Frank Kim, Orange County’s Credit Union board member, receives lifetime achievement award from Orange County Business Council
This award honors those who have dedicated themselves to exceptional service and community impact
SANTA ANA, CA (February 28, 2024) — Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 130,000 Members, is proud to announce that Board Member Frank Kim was recently honored by the Orange County Business Council with a Lifetime Achievement Award. This honor was bestowed upon him during the council’s annual dinner, highlighting his substantial contributions and longstanding dedication to the financial industry and the community at large.
“Receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Orange County Business Council is a profound honor that I cherish deeply,” said Kim. “It represents not just my individual efforts, but the dedication and collaboration of countless individuals who strive for the betterment of our community. Serving on the Board of Orange County’s Credit Union has been a privilege, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to our Members’ financial success. This award serves as a reminder of the importance of public service and inspires me to continue working towards a brighter future for Orange County.”
Kim has been a member of the Board of Orange County’s Credit Union since 2006. Kim brings the Board wide-ranging experience in budgeting, strategic planning, and managerial finance. He also has a long and distinguished record of public service to Orange County. In his role as county chief executive officer, he leads 23 departments and 18,000 employees in ensuring the region’s financial stability, vision, and core principles.
“We are thrilled to see Frank Kim honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Orange County Business Council,” said Kathy Jumper, Orange County’s Credit Union CEO. “Frank’s dedication and leadership have been instrumental in shaping Orange County’s Credit Union into the community-focused institution it is today. His legacy of service and commitment to our Members’ financial well-being will continue to inspire us all.”
This honor coincides with Orange County’s Credit Union 85th anniversary celebration, a significant milestone marking eight and a half decades of providing simple banking—for people, not profit. The Credit Union offers a range of Member-focused financial services, including loans, credit cards, and checking accounts, with recent additions such as Access Checking and Plus Checking. Beyond financial services, Orange County’s Credit Union actively supports its community through volunteer programs, financial education workshops, and partnerships with charitable organizations.
For more information on Orange County’s Credit Union or to find a location, visit www.orangecountyscu.org.
Orange County Business Council’s President and CEO Jeffrey K. Ball presents Orange County’s Credit Union Board Member Frank Kim with the 2024 Orange County Business Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Photo Credit: Orange County Business Council
About Orange County’s Credit Union
Orange County’s Credit Union is a Santa Ana-based financial services provider established in 1938 with more than 135,000 Members and over $2.5 billion in assets. As a not-for-profit financial services provider, Orange County’s Credit Union is owned by Members, not shareholders, which means its profits are returned to Members in the form of fewer fees, lower loan rates, and enhanced products and services. Orange County’s Credit Union is certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) to support the challenges faced by low-income families and communities, and offers a full range of financial services to Members, including checking and savings, mobile banking, and retirement accounts, as well as auto, small business, and home loans with zero-percent down and three-percent down options. Ranked in the top three percent of credit unions nationwide based on assets, Orange County’s Credit Union offers Membership to anyone who lives or works in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. For more information, visit Orange County’s Credit Union’s website at www.orangecountyscu.org or call (888) 354-6228.
About Orange County Business Council
For over 25 years, Orange County Business Council (OCBC) has been representing and promoting the region’s business community together with government and academia to enhance the economic development of the nation’s sixth largest county. The Council’s core initiatives include advocating for adequate investment in regional and statewide infrastructure, education development that leads to a competitive workforce, advocating for a range of housing, and developing pro-business solutions that lead to sustainable economic growth. Members include businesses and local organizations representing a diverse cross section of industries including biomedical, construction, education, financial services, health care, manufacturing, municipalities, nonprofit, real estate, technology, tourism, transportation, real estate and utilities. For more information, visit ocbc.org.
