Press Releases

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Feb. 1, 2022 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with over 120,000 Members, welcomes Andy Oftelie as a new member of its Board of Directors.    The Board of Directors are volunteers who hold responsibility for setting the Credit Union’s strategic direction and ensuring the safety and soundness of the Credit Union in an increasingly complex financial services ecosystem, with a focus on Member engagement and satisfaction.   "We remain dedicated to delivering excellent service to our Members and continuing to provide an award-winning work environment for our Associates," said Orange County’s Credit Union CEO Shruti Miyashiro. "This level of commitment and enforced standard of excellence is a testament to the exemplary Board leadership appointed. With Andy Oftelie, we will be able to maintain corporate excellence, which is an essential part of our ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Feb. 1, 2022 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 120,000 Members, has partnered with Irvine Community Land Trust to support Sage Park, the newest affordable ownership housing development in Irvine, Calif. In its first-time partnership with the Irvine Community Land Trust, Orange County’s Credit Union underscores its dedication to supporting Orange County residents with housing solutions and increasing accessibility to the housing market. With Irvine and Orange County being one of the most expensive places to live, moderate- and low-income Orange County families are finding it difficult to afford housing. The Sage Park development consists of 68 affordable for-sale townhomes located in the Portola Springs area of Irvine, and has convenient access to 133 and Portola Parkway. Following a multistep application and vetting process to confirm eligibility, the already ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Nov. 1, 2021 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider, welcomes three leaders across three departments as part of its commitment to grow and provide exceptional service to its 120,000 Members. Fabiana Burkett joins as the Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management, Tim Kim joins as the new Assistant Vice President of Call Center, and Jeannine Tuchscherer joins as the Assistant Vice President of the Project Portfolio Management Office. “We remain focused on our ‘people-first’ commitment, consistently identifying ways to elevate people over profits in all we do. That’s evident in how we serve our Members and our communities,” said Orange County’s Credit Union CEO Shruti Miyashiro. “In welcoming these experts to the team, we’ll be able to prioritize Member service, strong security, and Member engagement.” In her new role as the vice president ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – August 12, 2021 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 120,000 Members, received $1.8 million as part of the Rapid Response Program COVID-19 relief efforts awarded to select and top-tier community development financial institutions. As a certified CDFI with a low-income designation, Orange County’s Credit Union has been highly-focused on providing safe and helpful information, products, and services with the knowledge that many people in the community are struggling financially throughout the pandemic. This CDFI Rapid Response Grant allows the Credit Union to continue to provide financial aid to Members, particularly those in underserved communities, who are working to get back on their feet after the pandemic’s adverse economic effects. Provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Rapid Response Grant awarded to Orange County’s Credit Union is part ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – April 15, 2021 – Orange County's Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 120,000 Members, is expanding its leadership team with a new position, vice president of human resources, and welcomes Bernice Gonzalez to the role. Gonzalez brings more than 15 years of human resources experience in financial and educational institutions.     Bernice Gonzalez, Vice President of Human Resources, Orange County's Credit Union     As the newly appointed vice president of human resources, Gonzalez will work closely with Chief Associate Experience Officer, Rebecca Bower, to nurture and promote Orange County's Credit Union's people-first culture that is dedicated to serving Members, Associates, and the greater Orange County community. Gonzalez will focus on talent acquisition, team performance, workforce planning, employee relations, employee engagement, and company culture. She will also oversee day-to-day Associate operational functions, as well as serving ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Feb. 17, 2021 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider, adds two new leadership positions as part of its commitment to provide exceptional service to its 117,000 Members. Rebecca Bower is promoted to Chief Associate Experience Officer and new team member Raymond Lam joins as Vice President of Enterprise Technology Services. “We’re always focused on the Member experience and how to continually raise the level of service we provide,” said CEO Shruti Miyashiro. “As we grow and the financial services landscape continues to evolve and become more complex, we recognize the needs of our Members, Associates, and community are changing. The creation of these new positions is part of our ongoing investment to ensure the highest standards of service across our footprint.” As the newly promoted chief associate experience officer, Bower will lead the charge ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Jan. 20, 2021 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-headquartered financial services provider with more than 117,000 Members, announces its newest branch location in Huntington Beach is now open to the public. The new Huntington Beach branch replaces the previous Fountain Valley location, just two miles down the road. The move to Huntington Beach creates a more centralized location with easy access from two major cross streets, more convenient access to an ATM and night drop-box, and refreshed building neighboring great retail shops and ample parking. Local Members will enjoy consistent and uninterrupted financial services by the same friendly Associates from the former Fountain Valley branch location. As with all Orange County’s Credit Union branches, Members can choose from an array of financial services, including checking, savings, and retirement accounts, mobile and online banking, as well ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Dec. 2, 2020 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 117,000 Members, has hired Adam Ennett as its new Vice President of Consumer Lending. Ennett brings more than 12 years of leadership experience in the financial services industry, including eight years specifically in lending services with credit unions. As the newly appointed VP of Consumer Lending, Ennett will oversee the planning, directing, and organizing of the strategic and operational activities of the consumer lending program, with a focus on creating value that leads to purposeful growth and sustainability. In addition, Ennett will assist in the spearheading of Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) strategies that support the expansion of lending to underserved communities within the Credit Union’s field of Membership. “Adam brings an incredible combination of experience and energy to the Credit ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Oct. 26, 2020 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 117,000 Members, is the recipient of a 2020 AHEAD Grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco for $37,500. The grant funds will be used to support the COVID-19 relief efforts of Orange County, California-based pediatric healthcare system, CHOC Children’s. CHOC has been tirelessly committed to the highest quality medical care for children since 1964. The dedicated and highly trained staff are relentless in their mission to nurture, advance, and protect the health and well-being of children. Among the pandemic impacts is a drop in reportable cases of child abuse and neglect in the region and nationally. There’s wide recognition that the problem hasn’t gone away; experts believe that it’s hidden because many at-risk children are less visible to daycare ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Sept. 8, 2020 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 116,000 Members, has named Angela Moran as its new Chief Information Officer. Moran is a seasoned and highly regarded executive who brings over 20 years of experience in planning and implementing innovative, business-transforming IT solutions within the financial services, healthcare, and insurance industries. Moran is joining the executive team as former CIO, Laura Thompson, retired in August after more than 30 years with Orange County’s Credit Union. In her role, Moran will be responsible for supporting the Credit Union’s mission by providing strategic and robust technology platforms and enabling processes to further strategic initiatives. Moran will manage the information technology teams, guiding the vision, leadership and technology governance to proactively assess and recommend enterprise-wide solutions that support service quality and ...