Video Freedom & Safety with Hawaii Central FCU Video Banking

Apr 5, 2023 | Video Banking, Press Room, Education, Advisory

VIDEO FREEDOM & SAFETY WITH HAWAII CENTRAL FCU VIDEO BANKING

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Launched in 2021 to accommodate members during the pandemic and keep our kupuna and other at-risk populations safe, Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union (Hawaii Central FCU) is well into year two of the Video Banking program. Hawaii Central FCU President Drake Tanabe says, “We recognize our at-risk and kupuna populations may still feel more comfortable conducting business from home, and we are currently working on a broadcast project to continue to get the word out to those in need of these services.” The program has also seen success with members who are traveling abroad.

Available during normal business hours, Video Banking services are convenient and allow members to conduct most cashless transactions from home and across the globe. Services include opening an account, applying for a loan, e-signing certain documents and enjoying virtual in-person assistance. A link on the Hawaii Central FCU website’s homepage will connect members and those interested in becoming members to a video chat where they will be greeted by one of our video banking specialists.

“The feedback we have received is remarkable,” says Marketing Supervisor Mila Miyata. Whether the need arises from health-related issues, because members are abroad, or because members are simply unable to come into the branch, end-users are overwhelmingly satisfied with the convenience and member service. The digital services suite, along with Video Banking, includes online and mobile banking with remote check deposits. Convenience and safety are high on the list of priorities for Hawaii Central FCU with Co-op shared branching services and surcharge-free access to First Hawaiian Bank ATMs also offered as an alternative to coming into the branch.

GARY NAKATA PROMOTED TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF HAWAII CENTRAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

May 2, 2023 | Press Room, Staff Movements

Gary Nakata Promoted to Executive Vice President of Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union

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GARY NAKATA PROMOTED TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
OF HAWAII CENTRAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Controller and Legal Counsel Gary Nakata was promoted to Executive Vice President of Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union (Hawaii Central). The announcement was made by Hawaii Central on May 1.

When asked about his promotion, Nakata said, “It’s an honor and a privilege to work under the leadership of Drake [Tanabe] who has spent many years at the helm, fostering a culture still firmly based in the credit union movement. That is people helping people.”

A Hawaii local, Nakata attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance. He also graduated from the American Bankers Association’s Compliance School. Nakata has earned his Credit Union Compliance Expert designation and holds certifications as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Credit Union Executive, and in Certified Financial Management (CFM).

Nakata worked as an Examiner with the National Credit Union Administration, served as Senior Vice President of Finance for Hickam Federal Credit Union, as well as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union (Aloha Pacific).

In addition to a solid foundation in finance, having received his Juris Doctor degree in 1995 from McGeorge School of Law, Nakata has been a practicing attorney for almost three decades. Early in his career as a practicing attorney, Nakata headed the Enlisted Advisory Council for his unit in the Hawaii Air National Guard. He also provided advisement on significant legal and regulatory compliance matters while serving as Chief Financial Officer of Aloha Pacific. Nakata practiced privately with the Kobayashi, Sugita and Goda law firm before his appointment with the City and County of Honolulu as a Deputy Corporation Counsel and later as the Director of the Department of Community Services.

akata also remains engaged in his community, currently serving on the Government Affairs Committee with the Hawaii Credit Union League and has served his community in several other volunteer capacities over the course of his career.

Nakata’s professional experience speaks for itself. He is a team player who has gained the trust of the community he serves many times over.

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