STEVE O’CONNELL
President; Chief Executive Officer
California Credit Union
Steve O’Connell is president and CEO of California Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial cooperative headquartered in Glendale. Under his leadership, the credit union has achieved outstanding financial performance and introduced numerous innovations to achieve significant transformation, growth and member service enhancements across every area of operations. Through his guidance, the credit union’s 2023 financial performance was exceptionally strong during a challenging economic environment, growing to nearly $5 billion in assets, 200,000 members and achieving the second highest loan production in the organization’s history. Through O’Connell’s focus on a member-centric approach, the credit union achieved a member satisfaction survey score of 96.7% in 2023.
In addition to implementing strategic growth, member service and operational efficiency initiatives, O’Connell ensures the credit union is taking a leading role in supporting local organizations and educational institutions.
