Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union Promotes Cecilia Calpito to Controller

Kailua-Kona, HI – Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is pleased to announce the promotion of Cecilia Calpito to Controller with over a decade of experience and a strong commitment to HCFCU’s values.

Cecilia joined the HCFCU team in 2008, serving in operations before joining the Accounting Department. She saw this opportunity as a foot in the door to gain experience in the financial sector and pursue her passion for accounting, and she advanced throughout the department over the years.

HCFCU President and CEO, Tricia Buskirk, expressed enthusiasm about Cecilia’s promotion, stating, “Cecilia has proven herself to be a dedicated and skilled professional. Her promotion to Controller is well-deserved, and we look forward to the continued positive impact she will have on our credit union.”

Cecilia shared her excitement about her new role, saying, “I’m truly honored to take on the Controller position and look forward to contributing even more to our credit union’s success. My journey here has been incredibly rewarding, and I’m grateful for the support I’ve received along the way, especially during my studies and professional growth.”

Cecilia pursued higher education while working full-time, earning a bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Hawai‘i – West O‘ahu. She took advantage of HCFCU's Employee Education Expense Program, which covers tuition, books, and materials, feeling fully supported by the credit union throughout her academic journey.

“HCFCU's Education Expense Program not only relieved the financial burden of higher education, but also empowered me to pursue my studies with full focus" ,Cecilia adds. “deeply appreciative of how the credit union invests in its employees and prioritizes our personal and professional growth.”

As Controller, Cecilia will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and ensuring the Credit Union maintains its high standards of financial integrity and service excellence.

For more information about Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union and its team, please visit hicommfcu.com.

About Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, federally insured financial institution owned by its 47,000 members. HCFCU’s branches are located in Hilo, Honokaa, Kailua-Kona, Kaloko, Kealakekua, and Kohala. Additionally, HCFCU has Student Credit Unions in Hilo, Honokaʻa, Kealakehe, Kohala, and Konawaena High Schools. HCFCU provides service minded financial professionals that will help facilitate mortgage, land, construction, small business, education, personal and auto loans. HCFCU also offers complete checking and savings services, drive up tellers; credit and debit cards with rewards; online and mobile banking; investment services and youth programs. HCFCU also supports numerous Hawaii Island non-profit organizations and community events. Membership in Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is open to all Hawaii Island residents.