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Celebrating 60 years of service to our members

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OAS FCU was established in 1962

to serve credit union members in North, Central and South America, including many based in the greater Washington, DC area. Today, more than 60 years later, we continue to serve the unique needs of our members while contributing to positive social change and vital economic development.

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Watch a Timeline of Our History

  • The Story of OAS FCU​​

     

    OAS FCU was born as a joint effort by people from all over the Americas with unique needs that banks were unable to meet. Since then, we have extended our services to various organizations whose members encounter similar challenges.

    We started in 1962 serving the employees of the Organization of American States (OAS). Over the years, we have grown to serve more than 6,500 members worldwide, and now hold over $218 million in assets. We have expanded our field of membership and now fulfill the financial needs of employees and members of more than 25 organizations, including the National Geographic Society, after a merge with their Credit Union in August 1, 2018. Our members consist mainly of professionals living or working in or outside the U.S. who travel frequently internationally.

    ​After all these years, we still believe in our original goals: the financial well-being of our members, and a commitment to the strong principles and values that drive us. We are determined to continue providing the highest quality financial services worldwide.

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    OAS FCU was born as a joint effort by people from all over the Americas with unique needs that banks were unable to meet. Since then, we have extended our services to various organizations whose members encounter similar challenges.

    We started in 1962 serving the employees of the Organization of American States (OAS). Over the years, we have grown to serve more than 6,500 members worldwide, and now hold over $218 million in assets. We have expanded our field of membership and now fulfill the financial needs of employees and members of more than 25 organizations, including the National Geographic Society, after a merge with their Credit Union in August 1, 2018. Our members consist mainly of professionals living or working in or outside the U.S. who travel frequently internationally.

    ​After all these years, we still believe in our original goals: the financial well-being of our members, and a commitment to the strong principles and values that drive us. We are determined to continue providing the highest quality financial services worldwide.

  • Our Values

     

    Our Mission:

    Redefining Banking to empower member-owners globally, through superior experiences and dynamic solutions.

    Our Vision:

    To continue evolving as a member-focused, financial institution while cultivating a trusted partnership for life.

    Our Values:

    SERVICE

    We provide the highest level of knowledgeable, friendly and professional service.

    PERFORMANCE

    We are constantly seeking to improve your banking experience by adapting quickly and efficiently to your financial needs.

    COMMUNICATION

    We are always available through multiple channels, continuously sharing knowledge to help you reach your financial goals.

    TEAM

    We listen to, embrace and support our team member’s ideas that nurture a cooperative environment and supports a service-oriented community.

    CULTURE

    We encourage honesty, fairness, respect, professionalism, innovation, passion and camaraderie in a fun environment. Our values transcend into our relations with our partners, vendors and ultimately the communities we live in.

    STABILTY

    We have grown over the years operating in a fair and prudent manner consistent with sound business principles and pondered decision-making.

  • How We Operate

     

    We are completely member-owned and not-for-profit.

    This means we can focus on what’s best for you, instead of a group of shareholders. We are also transparent with how we handle our money, and publish detailed reports each year. Read our latest annual report.

  • Elected Volunteers

     

    This list covers our current Board of Directors, as well as their election terms.

    All of our members are invited to vote on board members (please see the Elections page for details).

    BOD Chair  KC Soares
    BOD Vice-Chair David Rojas
    Treasurer Lynn Swenson
    BOD Secretary Laura Martinez
    Member Stella Villagran
    Member Andrew Vanjani
    Member Yacsire Cutler
    Member Cynthia Miller
    Member Anna Chisman
    Member Jeff Hertrick
    Member Judy Meschel

    Credit Committee Volunteers

    Chair Desire Valera
    Vice-Chair Sergio Pino
    Secretary Guillermo Moncayo
    Member Doris Lamas
    Member Nubia Gonzalez

    Supervisory Committee Volunteers

    Chair Katherina Diaz
    Board Liaison Cynthia Miller
    Member Oscar Harasic
    Member Lina Sevillano
    Member Oscar Gomez