SAN DIEGO–Long-time credit union leader Robin Lentz has announced her retirement as CEO of Cabrillo Credit Union here, effective March 31.
The credit union said a successor has been selected, but it has not yet made the official announcement.
Lentz was hired as Cabrillo CU’s CEO on June 18, 1979 when the credit union had just $6 million in assets. Under Lentz’s leadership, Cabrillo CU has grown to over 22,000 members and over $250 million in assets.
During her tenure, Lentz received many awards, including the California Credit Union League’s Unsung Hero Award. She was inducted into the CUNA’s Hall of Leaders in 2014. At the same time, Cabrillo Credit Union has also received numerous awards, including the Shapiro Award, and the prestigious Credit Union of the Year Award.
Lentz has also served in numerous leadership roles in credit union organizations and associations, including as the president of the San Diego Credit Union Managers Association, the San Diego Credit Union Executive Society, and the San Diego Chapter of the Board of Governors for the California Credit Union League.
“Early in my career I realized that our members are our primary focus,” said Lentz in a statement. “Everything we do at Cabrillo is to help serve our members. While most companies are looking to find ways to reduce expenses and put additional work on their customers, at Cabrillo our philosophy is different. My staff and I understand that our members are the reason why our credit union exists. We do everything in our power to make their lives easier, even if it sometimes makes our jobs more difficult.
“At the same time, I also realize that our employees are our most important asset,” Lentz continued. “Without happy and fulfilled employees, we could never provide the level of service that we do for our members each day. Our amazing culture at Cabrillo is what makes all of this possible.”