OnPoint Community Credit Union Welcomes Jason Buchanan as Its New Chief Credit Officer

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on September 24, 2025

OnPoint Community Credit Union shared that after an extensive nationwide search, it has appointed credit and operations expert Jason Buchanan as its new Chief Credit Officer. Buchanan joins the executive team of Oregon’s largest credit union, which serves more than 618,000 members.

“Jason has a proven track record of strong leadership and driving strategies for long-term organizational success,” said Rob Stuart, President and CEO, OnPoint Community Credit Union. “His experience not only in lending, but also in cybersecurity and risk management, makes him an ideal addition to OnPoint’s leadership team as we continue to grow.”

As Chief Credit Officer, Buchanan will oversee the credit union’s collections, consumer lending, credit administration, mortgage underwriting, commercial credit administration, and indirect lending teams. He also brings a passion for improving processes and integrating technology into the lending world.

“I was drawn to OnPoint for its steadfast commitment to the members and communities they serve,” shared Buchanan. “In my new role, I will work to further enhance our lending operations, partner closely with our risk management team, and help ensure OnPoint is set up for success for years to come.”

Before joining OnPoint, Buchanan served in credit and risk management roles at Blue Federal Credit Union in Wyoming, BBVA USA, and Texas Capital Bank. He also has experience with startup incubation and portfolio management.

Outside of work, Buchanan is an active community volunteer, serving on the board of Arts and Songwriting Foundations and founding a nonprofit that funds micro-grants for individuals and groups who face challenges in obtaining funding.

Posted in Leadership, Oregon, Regional Member News.