Calling all leaders in the community! Maui County Federal Credit Union is now accepting nominations for our Board of Directors. This is your chance to make a difference and help guide the future of our credit union. If you're passionate about supporting our members, have fresh ideas, and want to help shape the financial wellbeing of Maui County, we want YOU! Join a dynamic team of dedicated individuals and take an active role in serving our community. Nominate yourself or someone you know today—let’s build a stronger future together!

The Nominating Committee of the Board, consisting of Frederico Asuncion, Robert Kawahara, Moana Lutey, and Edwin Okubo, submits the following nominees for the Board of Directors for the 2025 Annual Meeting election:

» Rhonda Loo has been a member of Maui County FCU since 1997. She graduated from Baldwin High School and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Oregon. Rhonda was employed by the County of Maui as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and later ascended to the District Court bench. She became the first woman to serve as a 2nd Circuit Court judge when she was appointed by then-Gov. Neil Abercrombie in 2011. She served as a judge for 24 years before retiring in 2021. Rhonda shares that she would like to contribute to the Credit Union ‘ohana by offering her legal skills and background to help members achieve their financial goals.

» Richelle Lu has been a member of Maui County FCU since 1986. Born in Hilo and raised on Maui, Richelle is a Maui High School graduate who earned her bachelor’s degree from UH Manoa, as well as a law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law. She currently works for the Department of the Corporation Counsel for the County of Maui. In her spare time, Richelle enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. She would like to serve as a board member because Maui County FCU is such an important, trusted part of the community. As a long-time member, she is committed to ensuring the organization continues to offer excellent services in the same friendly, warm manner people have come to appreciate.

» Glenn Okimoto has been a member of Maui County FCU since 1970. He graduated from the University of Hawaii with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Glenn has worked as a bookkeeper, Office Audit Supervisor, Auditor, and most recently as Labor Programs Field Manager with the State of Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. He also served on the Maui County FCU Supervisory Committee for four and a half years, including three years as Chairman. Glenn aims to use his skills and experience to assist with planning, directing, and implementing operational functions for the Credit Union's future growth.

Interested members may submit nominations by petition signed by at least 1% of the membership. The election will not be conducted by ballot, and there will be no nominations from the floor if the number of nominees equals the number of positions to be filled. Petition forms are available at any branch. The election will be conducted by a vote of members at the 2025 Annual Meeting. The deadline to submit nominations is November 8, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. HST.