STEVE O’CONNELL
President; CEO
California Credit Union
Steve O’Connell has built a career defined by the belief that successful organizations have an equally important responsibility to strengthen the communities they serve. As president and CEO of California Credit Union, he has transformed one of Southern California’s largest credit unions into a recognized leader in financial inclusion, education and community investment while delivering exceptional business performance.
During O’Connell’s tenure, California Credit Union has grown to nearly $5.4 billion in assets, serving more than 200,000 members nationwide and earning recognition as a Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union. O’Connell has led more than $4.2 million in community investments supporting educators, students, military families and nonprofit organizations throughout Southern California.
