PHOENIX–OneAZ Credit Union has named Steve Leugers as its new chief lending officer. 

“Steve brings decades of experience to OneAZ with a strong track record of enhancing efficiency, igniting growth, and fostering innovation,” President and CEO Brandon Michaels said in a statement. “His leadership is rooted in building strong teams and elevating performance to drive results. As OneAZ expands to reach new corners of the state, Steve’s vision and expertise is going to be vital for OneAZ’s strategic growth and our aspiration to inspire the dreams of our members. We are incredibly excited for him to join the OneAZ family.”

With over 20 years of experience in lending and finance, Leugers joins OneAZ from the $10 billion OnPoint Community Credit Union in the Pacific Northwest. During his seven years at OnPoint, Steve managed a nearly $10 billion loan portfolio, comprised of consumer, mortgage and commercial, and implemented new technologies that drove growth and elevated OnPoint as a top lender in the region. With his passion for innovation and excellence, Steve will lead OneAZ’s lending team to expand our portfolio and deliver seamless, personalized lending experiences for our members and business customers.

“OneAZ represents everything that’s exciting about the future of credit unions: growth, innovation, and, of course, a strong team culture,” said Leugers in a statement “I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to lead a dedicated lending team and to work alongside leaders who truly care about making a positive impact in the community. I’m inspired by Brandon’s visionary leadership and am excited to work to elevate OneAZ’s lending portfolio through data-driven solutions that put people first.”