The Summit Federal Credit Union Welcomes Orlando Ortiz to its Board of Directors

Orlando J. Ortiz

The Summit Federal Credit Union (The Summit), a cornerstone of the credit union movement in Central and Western New York, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Orlando J. Ortiz to the Board of Directors. 

Ortiz brings with him a wealth of experience in the real estate and manufacturing industries, as well as a dedication to his community. He currently serves on several local Boards and committees including Foodlink, PathStone, the RIT Alumni Association, RIT Board of Trustees, and is the President of the Puerto Rican Festival – the longest running cultural festival in Monroe County. He was the recipient of the RBJ’s “40 Under 40” award in 2020, was named the “Next Gen Philanthropist of the Year” in 2019, and “Business Person of the Year” by the Rochester Hispanic Business Association in 2019, among other accolades.

Ortiz earned his B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering Technology and his M.B.A. in Operations Management from RIT.

“We are so delighted that Orlando has agreed to join our Board,” commented Laurie Baker, President and CEO. “He brings a wealth of experience and new perspectives that will serve us well as we continue to grow and achieve the goals set out in our strategic plan.”