CU Direct Celebrates Grand Opening of Innovation Lab

IRVINE, Calif. – On March 22, CU Direct executives, employees, board members and representatives of member credit unions gathered at the CUSO’s new Innovation Lab in Irvine, Calif., for a grand opening reception and ribbon cutting. The Ontario, Calif.-based auto lending CUSO’s Innovation Lab will serve as a workspace for employees as well as a place for CU Direct’s partner credit unions to discuss their experiences with CU Direct products and test new solutions. Click through the slideshow to see highlights from the event. CU Direct Vice President of Sales Marci Francisco and Communications/Public Relations Lead Bill Meyer celebrate the Innovation Lab’s grand opening. The Innovation Lab features collaborative workspaces with high-tech features. Attendees enjoy cocktails and appetizers at the Innovation Lab grand opening. CU Direct President/CEO Tony Boutelle, second from left in foreground, addresses attendees at the grand opening event. CU Direct SVP of Marketing and Innovation Brian Hendricks, holding scissors, and other members of the CU Direct family prepare for the Innovation Lab’s official opening. Attendees celebrate the grand opening of the Innovation Lab.