Rize Credit Union earns national recognition for leadership, community impact and brand excellence

Jennifer Oliver

​Driven by its mission to unlock human potential through financial empowerment, Rize Credit Union (Rize) has been recognized with several national awards celebrating its leadership, community impact, and brand innovation. Awards span multiple categories, highlighting Rize’s commitment to strengthening the communities it serves throughout Southern California and Nevada.
 
“At Rize, we believe lasting financial security begins with access, knowledge, and a community that cares,” said Lenny Vallone, chief growth officer for Rize Credit Union. “These acknowledgements reflect the work our team does every day to expand opportunity and empower the communities we serve. When our communities thrive, we all rise.”
 
Rize’s president and CEO, Jennifer Oliver, received the Distinguished Service Award at the 2025 Credit Union Awards, hosted by Nevada and California Credit Unions to celebrate excellence across the industry. This award honors credit union professionals whose sustained contributions have strengthened both the credit union movement and the communities it serves. She was also honored by the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles for Rize’s continued community impact, particularly in establishing the Amigo Lounge, which provides a welcoming space for families to access financial education and pathways to economic opportunity.
 
“From community partnerships to outreach initiatives and beyond, none of this would be possible without the dedication and leadership of our president and CEO, Jennifer Oliver,” continued Vallone. “Jennifer is a testament to our industry and our organization, and it’s her unwavering compassion that allows us to serve our communities with heart.”
 
Additionally, Rize was honored at Comfort Cases’ 2025 Glitz & Glamour Gala as the Milton Hershey Award recipient, an award given annually to an organization demonstrating a major impact in the community in partnership with Comfort Cases. In 2025, Rize donated 1,000 Comfort Cases with Barely Canadian hoodies directly to youth in foster care in Southern California and Southern Nevada. Rize also works with foster youth to open bank accounts, learn financial responsibility and prepare for their financial futures.

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