SMITHFIELD, R.I.—Navigant Credit Union has named a new president and CEO to replace the retiring Gary E. Furtado.
The $3.3-billion Navigant CU has selected Kathleen C. Orovitz to lead the organization.
Orovitz, who began as a teller more than 30 years ago, joined Navigant CU in 2009 as EVP and chief retail banking officer, and has “diverse experience in the financial services industry, specializing in retail banking delivery, sales management, corporate marketing and strategic planning,” the credit union said.
Prior to Navigant Credit Union, Orovitz served as the director of retail banking at Bank Rhode Island, and VP-retail sales and compensation at Santander.
“In her role as chief retail banking officer, Orovitz has led the credit union’s sales, marketing and business development efforts, and oversees all retail delivery channels including the branch network, contact center, digital banking, training and investment services,” Navigant CU Said. “She led the organization’s expansion from nine physical branch locations in Rhode Island to its current number of 23.”
‘Truly Honored’
NCU added that as the credit union rapidly grew, Orovitz spearheaded an organizational change to a more regional approach, leading the process of hiring and training a team of regional managers to oversee day-to-day retail operations across the credit union.
“I am truly honored to serve as Navigant Credit Union’s next president/CEO, and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work alongside and learn from Gary Furtado and the rest of our team over the last 13 years,” said Orovitz. “I am devoted to Navigant Credit Union’s mission of delivering the best experiences for our members across Rhode Island while continuing to sustain and build upon our best-in-class employer status. I am excited to get to work.”
‘Wealth of Experience’
Furtado is retiring after 35 years leading Navigant Credit Union.
“Kathy’s wealth of experience and deep commitment to Navigant Credit Union’s mission and culture puts her in an ideal position to continue to build upon our growth and success as our next leader,” saidFurtado. “I offer my sincere congratulations to Kathy and look forward to Navigant Credit Union’s next chapter.”
Outside of her role at Navigant Credit Union, Orovitz serves as a Board Member and Chair of the Finance Committee for Connecting Children for Families (CCF), a Woonsocket-based nonprofit organization that helps provide families and individuals struggling with homelessness or domestic abuse with monetary donations, clothing, food, furniture, and other needs. Orovitz helped lead CCF’s capital campaign that allowed the organization to purchase the Hope Street school building, reduce overhead costs, and allow CCF to continue to operate and provide critical services to the community, NCU said.
Orovitz also serves as a board member for the New England Automated Clearing House, and was recently appointed to the board for the Simon W. Wardwell Foundation.
Orovitz earned her B.A. in Business Administration from Bryant University.
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