WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — BrightStar Credit Union Board Chairman Dr. Dorothy J. Orr, has been named the 2007 CUES Director of the Year.

"I am deeply humbled for this recognition. I am truly grateful that I belong to this grand and multi-faceted, worldwide credit union industry. I believe in it. I trust it. I am learning more and more about it. I love it," said Orr upon accepting the award at a ceremony during the CUES 2007 Directors Conference.

A strong advocate for education, Orr has held a variety of positions in teaching and school administration, culminating in her 1999 appointment as Superintendent of Schools for Broward County, Fla., a position she held until her retirement. She has served the BrightStar CU Board for more than 19 years and has held the position of chairperson since 1988.

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