4 CA Leaders Dubbed ‘CU Rock Stars’ by Credit Union Magazine

Four leaders from credit unions in California ranging from $60 million to $10.5 billion in assets have been honored with Credit Union Magazine’s 2021 “Credit Union Rock Stars” recognition out of 31 nationwide.
The “rock stars” program recognizes credit union professionals and volunteers from a wide range of disciplines who are using their unique strengths to advance the mission of their credit unions.
This year's class, representing 23 states and two countries, was selected for its exceptional creativity, innovation, and passion.
Rock stars were profiled in a special digital edition of Credit Union Magazine here. You can also view all winners, read their stories, and see their profiles here.
For California, click on each of the honorees below for their personal story and why they were selected:
- Eric Bruen, CEO of Desert Valleys FCU
- Kramer Chan, CFO and Senior Vice President for Kaiperm CU
- Cynthia Negri, Board President of Redwood CU
- Anna Lisby, Senior Vice President of Finance for San Diego County CU
"The 2021 class of Rock Stars is diverse in its backgrounds and strengths," said Michelle Willits, publisher of Credit Union Magazine. "During the past year's trying times, these Credit Union Rock Stars used their unique characteristics to serve their members, their communities, and their co-workers."