Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 120,000 Members, is pleased to announce the appointment of human resources expert Barb Krol as Chief Associate Experience Officer. In this role, Krol will lead the human resources department, as well as the learning and development team, to position the Credit Union for meaningful growth by creating career paths and professional development for all Associates.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Barb, an accomplished human resources leader to our growing team,” said Interim CEO Lucy Ito. “Barb will be a key driver in advancing our internal initiatives that align our programs with our culture, vision and values. I am confident she will have a significant impact on our team and Members as we continue our efforts to attract, retain and develop top talent.”
With 25 years of experience in human resources, organizational development, and team building under her belt, Krol has made it her passion to build visionary and mission-driven teams and has committed to helping others succeed. Krol previously held the position of Chief Human Resources Officer at California Coast Credit Union, where she was a finalist for the San Diego Businesswoman of the Year in 2021. Additionally, she guided the HR department to earn the 2022 Human Resources Team of the Year at the San Diego Human Resources Forum. Her responsibilities have ranged from strategic planning and implementation to talent acquisition and retention, benefits administration, career development, and performance management, among many other people-based functions.
For more information on Orange County’s Credit Union, visit: www.orangecountyscu.org.