Tricia Buskirk, President and CEO of HCFCU, Named Honoree of PBN 2024 Women Who Mean Business Award

April 12, 2024
HONOLULU, HI - Tricia Buskirk, President and CEO of Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU), has been named an honoree of the Pacific Business News (PBN) 2024 Women Who Mean Business Award. This prestigious honor celebrates women leaders who have demonstrated exceptional business acumen, visionary leadership, and a commitment to community service.
An advocate for community empowerment and a trailblazer in the financial services industry, Tricia assumed the role of CEO and President of HCFCU in 2014 and has steered the organization through significant growth, innovation, and community engagement.

Under Tricia's leadership HCFCU has achieved many milestones, including the expansion of branches island-wide, a comprehensive brand refresh, and the successful renovation of key branches. Notably, she has spearheaded initiatives to enhance youth financial literacy through the establishment of Student Credit Union branches in local high schools.

Tricia's strategic decision-making skills were evident during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her commitment to member services and employee well-being ensured uninterrupted operations of all HCFCU branches throughout the pandemic.

Beyond her professional achievements, Tricia is deeply engaged in community service. She has served in leadership roles for various organizations including the American Cancer Society, Hawaii County Workforce Development Board, Hawaii Credit Union League, Food Basket, and Japanese Cultural Center of Kona. She also volunteers her time and skills for AYSO. Tricia’s commitment to philanthropy and care for the community set the standard for HCFCU.

Tricia, alongside other honorees of the PBN 2024 Women Who Mean Business Award, were celebrated at an awards ceremony on March 28 at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort. This event brought together influential leaders from diverse industries to honor the outstanding contributions of women in business and leadership roles.

Please join us in congratulating Tricia Buskirk on this well-deserved recognition as a leader, advocate, and catalyst for positive change in the community.


Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, federally insured financial institution owned by its 47,000 members. HCFCU’s branches are located in Hilo, Honoka‘a, Kailua-Kona, Kaloko, Kealakekua, and Kohala. Additionally, HCFCU has Student Credit Unions in Hilo, Honokaʻa, Kealakehe, Kohala, and Konawaena High Schools. HCFCU provides service minded financial professionals that will help facilitate mortgage, land, construction, small business, education, personal and auto loans. HCFCU also offers complete checking and savings services, drive up tellers; credit and debit cards with rewards; online and mobile banking; investment services and youth programs. HCFCU also supports numerous Hawaii Island non-profit organizations and community events. Membership in Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is open to all Hawaii Island residents. For more information visit www.hicommfcu.com.