DCU is synonymous with Central Massachusetts, having lent its name to one of Worcester’s premier entertainment centers. But the credit union has global reach, especially now that it plans to merge with another credit union, this one headquartered in Northern California.
In September, DCU said it intends to merge with First Tech Federal Credit Union of San Jose, California. The combination of the two tech-focused credit unions, Miyashiro said, means an enhanced digital experience for customers, a coast-to-coast branch network, extended service hours in call centers, and access to cutting edge financial products, services, and advisors.
Even before the merger makes DCU a truly national organization, the credit union was already the largest in Central Massachusetts by a significant margin.
DCU’s $12.3 billion in assets at the end of March 31, 2024 dwarfed its next-largest competitor: Workers Credit Union in Littleton, which had $2.6 billion in assets.
Miyashiro has worked in credit unions throughout her entire career, starting as a teller during undergraduate as a philosophy major. She joined DCU in 2022 from Orange County’s Credit Union, where she served as CEO starting in 2007.
Laura Finaldi is a former WBJ reporter and current freelance writer.
