Press Releases

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 ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – July 2020 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 116,000 Members, has been named one of America’s best credit unions in Forbes’ Best Credit Unions in Each State list. Orange County’s Credit Union is ranked as No. 5 in the state of California, making the list for the second consecutive year. “Earning a spot on this prestigious list for a second year in a row is a testament to our continued commitment of prioritizing people. Our business philosophy is that action is taken with people in mind first, not the bottom line, and we’re proud that we are delivering on that promise,” shared Shruti Miyashiro, President and CEO of Orange County’s Credit Union. “I am beyond grateful for our incredible team of Associates who go above and beyond to provide ...

SANTA ANA, California – November 20, 2019 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 116,000 Members, announced the addition of Andrew Oftelie to the Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee. Oftelie was appointed by the Credit Union’s Board of Directors in July for a three-year term from 2019-2022. He currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). His long and distinguished tenure at OCTA brings a wealth of wide-ranging and strategic financial guidance to the Committee. The Committee’s role is to ensure the Credit Union’s Board of Directors and management have the necessary practices and protocols in place to properly safeguard Members’ assets. This includes fulfillment of the annual audit requirement. Given the Credit Union’s not-for-profit status, members of the Board and Directors and Supervisory Committee serve voluntarily. ABOUT ORANGE ...

SANTA ANA, Calif.– Oct. 28, 2019 - Orange County's Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 116,000 Members, receives the Kim Bannan Eternal Flame Award at this year’s California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues’ REACH Conference. The coveted award recognizes Orange County’s Credit Union’s ongoing efforts contributing to the success and future of small sized credit unions, also known as “Shapiro Group” credit unions, that have under $150 million in assets. The Credit Union and CEO, Shruti Miyashiro, are recognized for their ongoing support of Allied Healthcare Federal Credit Union in Long Beach and Communidad Latina Federal Credit Union in Santa Ana. Specifically, Orange County’s Credit Union offers various resources including access to its training and workshops. “For almost four years, Orange County’s Credit Union has provided AHFCU with access to its training portal for the Bank Secrecy ...

SANTA ANA, Calif.– Aug. 27, 2019 - Orange County's Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 116,000 Members, raised over $44,000 to donate to CHOC Children’s at the 2019 CHOC Walk in the Park presented by the Disneyland® Resort. Over 200 Orange County Credit Union Members and Associates participated in this year’s CHOC Walk in the Park on Aug. 11. The event kicked off with over 14,000 walkers gathering at Main Street, U.S.A for an opening ceremony and included favorite Disney characters cheering people along throughout the course in both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks. “Every year, we look forward to coming together with our community and participating in CHOC Walk in the Park,” said Stefanie Rupp, Community Development Manager at Orange County’s Credit Union. “The Credit Union and its Associates are beyond grateful for the exceptional ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Aug. 6, 2019 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 116,000 Members, awards four students with scholarships toward continuing their education. This year, the annual scholarship program selected the four exceptional high school and college students based on academic performance, community service, and a personal essay. The 2019 Orange County’s Credit Union scholarship winners include: Izabella Apodaca, from La Serna High School in Whittier, who’s been a dedicated mentor to younger students at her high school. In addition to paying it forward in school, Izabella also volunteered her time to coach basketball teams at her former middle school and her community church. Nicholas Hembree, a Lake Forest native who is currently attending UC Berkeley. He has been a long-term volunteer with his local AYSO, assisting children on the autism spectrum with their ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Aug. 5, 2019 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 116,000 Members, has been named one of America’s best credit unions in Forbes’ Best-In-State Credit Unions list. The coveted list ranked Orange County’s Credit Union as No. 3 in the state of California. “It’s a great honor to be recognized as one of the best credit unions in the state by Forbes,” shared Shruti Miyashiro, President and CEO of Orange County’s Credit Union. “I’m so proud of the incredible team we have—our Associates continuously provide exemplary service and this recognition is a direct testament to the passion and integrity with which they serve our Members every day.” According to the Forbes website, “Members-only credit unions typically have lower fees and offer better interest rates than traditional banks, and the nonprofit model ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – July 9, 2019 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 112,000 Members, has named Jonathan Nebot its new Chief Financial Officer and promoted Amber Cisneros from vice president of member and community engagement to Chief Member Experience Officer. Together, Nebot and Cisneros bring decades of leadership experience to the Credit Union with proven track records of success in their previous roles. Nebot is an accomplished executive with over 15 years in corporate finance, capital markets, portfolio management, hedging, and treasury. As the newly appointed chief financial officer, Nebot drives the overall financial performance of the Credit Union and is responsible for ensuring growth targets are met in a progressive, safe and viable manner. Prior to Orange County’s Credit Union, Nebot served in a wide range of leadership, management, and advisory ...