Rod Calvao

Credit unions are democratically owned and controlled institutions, based on "people helping people" principles and Rod Calvao, president and CEO of San Diego County Credit Union is a voice for the county. Under Calvao's leadership, San Diego County Credit Union's assets have grown from $419.7 million to $3.6 billion and the SDCCU branch network has expanded from 11 to 23 branch locations throughout San Diego and Riverside.

Although banks are a business, Calvao proves that credit unions are tied directly to their communities, bringing together people who share a common bond - whether it's through a job, their place of worship, a geographic location, or a shared interest by serving on multiple nonprofit and institutional boards. Under Calvao's leadership, programs such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Poinsettia Bowl, MS Walk, Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides walk and others, have helped to improve the quality of life for all San Diegans.