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Meet the Banking Leaders of Central Oregon- Mid Oregon Credit Union
Meet the Banking Leaders of Central Oregon- Mid Oregon Credit Union
POSTED ON CASCADE BUSINESS NEWS ONLINE (CASCADEBUSNEWS.COM) BY GREGG MORRIS ON MAY 12, 2015
Over the last decade, Central Oregon has grown in both population and number of businesses. As Bend and its outlying areas continues to expand, banks and lending institutions have adapted to meet the needs of the community. For the future, local banks and credit unions see a positive trend in our economy that is allowing the institutions to take a more active role in lending as well as all other facets of banking.
Mid Oregon Credit Union
Bill Anderson, President/CEO
In 1957, eight school employees started Mid-Oregon Credit Union with a need for cooperative financial service for themselves and their co-workers. Today, Mid-Oregon is a $200 million credit union that has six locations and 75 employees providing financial services to over 24,000 members throughout Central Oregon.
Their membership is open to all persons who live, work, worship or attend school in Central Oregon. Mid Oregon partners with such local organizations as EDCO, OSU Cascades, COCC, Healthy Beginnings, The High Desert Museum, FAN, school districts, Rotary, Chambers of Commerce, Better Together and United Way to strengthen the Central Oregon economy.
Mid-Oregon’s President and CEO, Bill Anderson sees technology, security and banking flexibility as the heart of Central Oregon banking future. Technology will bring personal convenience, while security provides peace of mind. Chip cards, or EMV, incorporate additional security to credit cards, and CardNav applications provide increased control over credit and debit cards though cell phone apps. In addition, new payment systems, such as Apple Pay. integrate your accounts with your cell phone provider.
“There is and will continue to be the need to push for regulatory and legislative support for data breach legislation that holds all parties, including merchants, to high standards for protecting consumer information,” says Anderson.
Credit unions have watched consolidations amongst large banks provide efficiency for the financial institutions, but also limit the choices for consumers. Anderson also sees an improved economy leading to increased lending. Consumers feeling more secure with employment, property values, and market returns will, in turn, invest in newer cars, upgraded homes, and other financial needs, such as education.
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President’s Message- May 2015
Mid Oregon Credit Union President’s Message- May 2015
By Bill Anderson, President/CEO
Clarity
In order to provide the best service to members, we strive to have clarity of purpose and function throughout the Credit Union. One of the ways we do this is to make sure all staff members are clear about why the credit union exists and how we do things. Here are the major characteristics we need everyone to be clear about.
Why does the Credit Union exist?
In order to help people meet their needs and achieve their dreams, Mid Oregon Credit Union provides financial value and service to current and future members. We believe the Credit Union should be a safe, secure and stable financial institution for our members. We believe in a true and impactful commitment to the community in which members live, work, worship and go to school.
How do we behave?
We are Coachable – Words we use to describe this value: quick learner, willing adaptive, low drama, ask questions, dependable, accountable, honest, and unafraid.
We are People’s People – Words we use to describe this value: team builder, enthusiastic, fun, uninhibited, positive, idealistic, low drama, friendly, approachable, willing, adaptive.
We have an Owner’s Mentality – Words we use to describe this value: accountable, coach, team builder, advocate, supportive, goal oriented, future focused, change focused, innovative, hardworking, analytical/thoughtful, takes ownership, vision, dependable, asks questions, professionalism, calm presence.
What do we do?
We provide financial value and services to current and future members who live, work, worship or go to school in our communities.
How will we succeed?
Personal Relationships, Operational Simplicity and Community Responsibility
What is most important–right now?
Improve Speed to Fulfillment
Who must do what?
The Board of Directors employs the CEO to responsibly operate the Credit Union and be accountable for its performance. The CEO develops and implements operational goals and tactics to achieve the Board’s strategic ends. The CEO employs professionals that provide service to members, product support and fiscal management.
How do we know if we have clarity?
Our goal is that any member of our staff or management has the ability to provide examples of how we utilize these characteristics in the organization, from hiring to coaching, and how they contribute to improving on being Good Friends and providing Great Service to the membership.
Thank you for being a member and allowing us to serve you.
Sincerely,
William R. Anderson
One Class at a Time at RPA
Redmond Proficiency Academy- One Class at a Time
Bob Shaw of KTVZ went to Redmond Proficiency Academy (RPA) this week to present Science Teacher Amy Herauf with a “One Class at a Time” award of $500. Nominated by fellow teacher Judd Wagner, Herauf and her student ‘Green Team” were recognized for the effort to qualify RPA as Central Oregon’s first green school, and the needs they face getting there. KTVZ and Mid Oregon Credit Union were excited to award One Class at a Time at RPA.
Click to view the presentation segment video
One Class at a Time is a joint effort between News Channel 21 and Mid Oregon Credit Union to help fulfill needs of area schools across Central Oregon. The campaign will award $5,000 in 2015 by identifying and funding applications for ten $500 classroom projects in the Central Oregon school districts in Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook Counties.
Visit the KTVZ One Class at a Time webpage for more details and contest rules.