With personalized services designed to relieve financial stress, Cabrillo Credit Union is dedicated to enriching the lives of its member-owners, one relationship at a time.

A History Rooted in Community

Building community isn’t just a mission for Cabrillo—it’s in our DNA. "Credit unions were born out of necessity during the Great Depression when banks turned away individual customers,” says Kevin Posey, CEO of Cabrillo Credit Union. “People pooled their money to help each other. We’ve never lost sight of that purpose.”

Founded as a not-for-profit credit union in San Diego in 1955, Cabrillo’s focus is on supporting local communities rather than shareholders. This approach allows us to be there for our members through life’s highs and lows.

“Personal finance can be one of the most stressful parts of someone’s life,” Posey explains. Cabrillo’s one-on-one conversations are a powerful tool, allowing members to connect with experienced branch managers for reliable guidance.

“We put ourselves in our members’ shoes and get to know them so we can understand how to make their lives easier.”

The Personalized Touch

More than customers, Cabrillo Credit Union members are considered family. Each location serves its members through personalized services and products.

“We utilize advanced technology that allows us to understand our members’ data and use that information to better serve them,” says Jeremy Preimesberger, Vice President of Marketing. “It’s good not only for locals to know about Cabrillo Credit Union but also for government agencies as well. We offer a unique portfolio of financial products unavailable anywhere else.”

In addition to technology, the team is trained in financial education. If someone has fallen on hard times and doesn’t understand how credit scores or other banking basics work, they can call or visit a branch location to find solutions.

Catalyst for Good

Originally chartered as Border Federal Credit Union to serve U.S. Border Patrol and healthcare providers such as Sharp HealthCare, Cabrillo Credit Union has expanded its services to positively impact the community at large through partnerships with nonprofits and other organizations.

“Our relationships with organizations across San Diego are important to our mission,” says Kevin Posey, CEO. “We’ve remained focused on the groups that have been at the core of Cabrillo Credit Union for decades but found that we can also play a pivotal role for other groups that are doing tremendous work.”

Whether through annual fundraisers for Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego® or supporting at-risk youth through after-school programs such as the Community Youth Athletic Center, Cabrillo Credit Union is invested in making a positive impact with the help of its members.

“By banking with Cabrillo Credit Union, members become catalysts and conduits to do good in the community, which member-owners may not have the time, capacity, or money for,” says Posey. “We merge community care and financial expertise to support every member’s financial journey while strengthening our communities.”