David D. Delacalzada, senior vice president and chief information officer at North Island Credit Union, was honored among San Diego County's top technology executives of the year. As part of the senior executive team, Delacalzada is responsible for all information technology initiatives. His division provides all operational support to all lines of North Island's business. In addition, he is part of the strategic council that is directly involved in developing and implementing the credit union's annual strategic plan.

The recognition, sponsored by the San Diego Business Journal, cites Delacalzada farsighted implementation of an effective knowledge management infrastructure that has contributed to North Island Credit Union's growth and profitability, contributing to a service quality index of 89 percent in 2007. Moreover, the credit union's worth has grown from $800 million to $1.5 billion during Delacalzadas tenure.

"Delacalzada promotes an open culture of information management and sharing based on empowering the end-user," said Kim Reedy, executive vice president and chief financial officer, North Island Credit Union." This lead promotes an effective culture of information sharing that has contributed to effective communication among all the departments that service our 110,000 members."