Press Releases

SANTA ANA, Calif. – September 8, 2022  -  Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 120,000 Members, has added a new position to its leadership team and is pleased to announce the promotion of Fabiana Burkett to Chief Risk Officer. Burkett brings more than 20 years of experience in credit union regulatory compliance and risk management.  As the newly appointed chief risk officer, Burkett will work to collaborate and create solutions for Orange County’s Credit Union’s community. Burkett will focus on risk management, vendor management, regulatory compliance, business resumption, and loss prevention. She will also oversee day-to-day operational risk management functions and serve as a corporate partner for leaders across the Credit Union. By promoting Burkett, Orange County’s Credit Union continues to enhance its approach to risk management while preserving the safety and soundness of ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – September 8, 2022  -  Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 120,000 Members, has added a new position to its leadership team and is pleased to announce the promotion of Fabiana Burkett to Chief Risk Officer. Burkett brings more than 20 years of experience in credit union regulatory compliance and risk management.  As the newly appointed chief risk officer, Burkett will work to collaborate and create solutions for Orange County’s Credit Union’s community. Burkett will focus on risk management, vendor management, regulatory compliance, business resumption, and loss prevention. She will also oversee day-to-day operational risk management functions and serve as a corporate partner for leaders across the Credit Union. By promoting Burkett, Orange County’s Credit Union continues to enhance its approach to risk management while preserving the safety and soundness of ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – July 11, 2022 – The Board of Directors of Orange County’s Credit Union announced today the appointment of Lucy Ito as interim CEO, effective July 11, 2022. With over 30 years of experience, Ito most recently served as the resident and CEO of the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) before she retired from that position in December 2021. Ito is both an Orange County resident and longtime Member of Orange County’s Credit Union. Prior to NASCUS, she held leadership positions at the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues and the World Council of Credit Unions. Ito recently received the National Credit Union Foundation's Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement, the highest and most prestigious honor that can be bestowed upon any leader in the credit union industry. "On behalf of the Board of ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – July 11, 2022 – The Board of Directors of Orange County’s Credit Union announced today the appointment of Lucy Ito as interim CEO, effective July 11, 2022. With over 30 years of experience, Ito most recently served as the resident and CEO of the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) before she retired from that position in December 2021. Ito is both an Orange County resident and longtime Member of Orange County’s Credit Union. Prior to NASCUS, she held leadership positions at the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues and the World Council of Credit Unions. Ito recently received the National Credit Union Foundation's Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement, the highest and most prestigious honor that can be bestowed upon any leader in the credit union industry. "On behalf of the Board of ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – July 5, 2022 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 120,000 Members, reveals a unique, new offering for a smoother home loan process, Home Connections. The program is designed to make homeownership more accessible for Members in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. As part of its continuing commitment to provide home loans with low rates and exceptional service, Orange County’s Credit Union offers a mix of convenient technology, unmatched savings, and one-on-one guidance to seamlessly navigate the tumultuous homebuying process. The complexity of the homebuying process, as well as misinformation or a lack of understanding about requirements, can discourage potential homebuyers from taking their first steps toward purchasing a home. Orange County’s Credit Union recognizes how important it is to have a safe, comfortable home and how ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – July 5, 2022 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 120,000 Members, reveals a unique, new offering for a smoother home loan process, Home Connections. The program is designed to make homeownership more accessible for Members in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. As part of its continuing commitment to provide home loans with low rates and exceptional service, Orange County’s Credit Union offers a mix of convenient technology, unmatched savings, and one-on-one guidance to seamlessly navigate the tumultuous homebuying process. The complexity of the homebuying process, as well as misinformation or a lack of understanding about requirements, can discourage potential homebuyers from taking their first steps toward purchasing a home. Orange County’s Credit Union recognizes how important it is to have a safe, comfortable home and how ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – June 17, 2022 – The Board of Directors of Orange County’s Credit Union announced today that President and CEO Shruti Miyashiro has resigned from the Santa Ana-based not-for-profit financial services provider, effective July 21, 2022. Miyashiro will join Digital Federal Credit Union as President and CEO effective August 1, 2022. The Orange County’s Board of Directors, with support from Miyashiro and the executive management team, are working closely together to formulate the transition plan. "We've accomplished so much in the last 14 years, including establishing a strong leadership team that, in partnership with our talented Board, will continue to drive the Credit Union’s commitment to our Associates, Members, and communities," said Miyashiro. "Orange County’s Credit Union is a remarkable place and I am proud of what our team has achieved." "On behalf of the Board of Directors, we ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – June 17, 2022 – The Board of Directors of Orange County’s Credit Union announced today that President and CEO Shruti Miyashiro has resigned from the Santa Ana-based not-for-profit financial services provider, effective July 21, 2022. Miyashiro will join Digital Federal Credit Union as President and CEO effective August 1, 2022. The Orange County’s Board of Directors, with support from Miyashiro and the executive management team, are working closely together to formulate the transition plan. "We've accomplished so much in the last 14 years, including establishing a strong leadership team that, in partnership with our talented Board, will continue to drive the Credit Union’s commitment to our Associates, Members, and communities," said Miyashiro. "Orange County’s Credit Union is a remarkable place and I am proud of what our team has achieved." "On behalf of the Board of Directors, we ...

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 ...