September 6th, 20241956Birmingham, Ala. – September 5, 2024 – APCO Employees Credit Union renamed its branch at 6400 Tattersall Park Drive to honor long-time employee and CEO, Derrick E. Ragland, Jr.
Earlier this year, Ragland was named Alabama Professional of the Year by the League of Southeastern Credit Unions. In addition to this award, the APCO Employees Credit Union Board of Directors wanted to honor Ragland and his contribution to the Credit Union. It was decided, and unanimously approved by the Board, to rename the APCO Tattersall branch as the Derrick E. Ragland, Jr. Building.
Credit union industry leaders along with city officials and APCO...
September 3rd, 2024561August 28, 2024 _ Redstone Federal Credit Union® recognized five individuals nominated by its members and the public for making a positive impact in their communities at an award reception Tuesday, Aug. 27.
These individuals, honored as 'Community Champions,’ are selfless community builders who actively work to address the needs of others. Redstone first launched the initiative in spring of 2023, receiving more than 100 nominations of members who go above and beyond in their communities. The number of nominations doubled this year to more than 200.
This year's Community Champions give their time, talents and resources to enhance the...
September 3rd, 2024171Aug. 22, 2024 _ Redstone Federal Credit Union joined with Murfreesboro school leaders Thursday to celebrate the opening of a branch inside Siegel High School that is fully operated by students.
Student staffers will gain real-life work experience, improve their financial literacy, and earn money while training. The branch is open to students, faculty, and staff at the school.
“We are grateful for our expanding partnership with Redstone Federal Credit Union," Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan said. “We are big believers in offering hands-on learning opportunities for our students so they can put into practice the skills they are...
August 15th, 20241345BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Aug. 7, 2024) — Forbes named America’s First Federal Credit Union (AmFirst) as one of America’s Best Credit Unions in each state. AmFirst is one of five credit unions recognized in Alabama and the only one based out of Birmingham.
“We are grateful to be honored as one of Alabama’s Best Credit Unions for the second year in a row,” said Bill Connor, President and CEO of AmFirst. “This recognition is a testament to our growth over the last few years and our devotion to serving our members here at AmFirst.”
In their seventh annual ranking, Forbes utilized independent market research of over 26,000 American...
August 6th, 20241528BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Aug. 6, 2024) — AmFirst announced today that it provided 55,000 meals to Alabamians during the month of July through the Feeding Families Across Alabama Food Drive. The drive was undertaken in partnership with the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama and Sinclair Broadcasting.
AmFirst collected nearly 18,000 pounds of food for the drive across all participating branches. The credit union also presented a gift of $10,000 to the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, funding 40,000 additional meals.
Bill Connor, President & CEO of AmFirst, expressed gratitude for the support the food drive received, saying, "We...
August 6th, 20241077Avadian Credit Union has announced that Brant Malone will succeed Linda Cencula as President and CEO upon her retirement at the end of 2024.
Malone joins Avadian from Robins Financial Credit Union in Warner Robins, Ga., where he served as Chief Financial Officer. He is a Birmingham native and has previously served as CEO at Coosa Pines Credit Union and Credit Union of Georgia as well as a CFO at All In Federal Credit Union.
Malone said, “I am delighted and honored to be following in the footsteps of a leader as extraordinary as Linda Cencula. I’ve long admired what she and Avadian have accomplished in serving its members, and I am...
August 1st, 20241365BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Aug. 1, 2024) — The Board of Directors of AmFirst is pleased to announce the selection of Kevin Morris to succeed Bill Connor as President and CEO of the credit union, effective March 1, 2025. Mr. Connor has announced his intention to retire after 44 years of distinguished service to the organization.
Connor joined AmFirst, then Iron and Steel Credit Union, in 1980 as a staff auditor. He has held numerous leadership roles throughout his career, culminating in his appointment as President and CEO in March 2011. He expressed his sentiments upon his retirement announcement, stating, “I have been incredibly blessed to...
August 1st, 20241029Washington, D.C: New Horizons Credit Union has earned the 2024 America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence award, an honor explicitly reserved for financial institutions that created measurable impact and exceptional achievement during the annual America Saves Week campaign.
New Horizons Credit Union is one of nine banks and eight credit unions honored with this distinction out of more than 4600 participating organizations of America Saves Week, which took place April 8 – 12, 2024 as part of Financial Capability Month.
"Congratulations to the financial institutions awarded the 2024 Designation of Saving Excellence during America...
July 22nd, 2024850(MOBILE, AL) New Horizons Credit Union offers financial solutions for our members’ Real World through many programs such as our Annual College Scholarship program. New Horizons Credit Union, once again, proudly awarded five deserving high school seniors with a $1,000 scholarship as part of the 2024 New Horizons Credit Union Scholarship Program which is based on academic achievement, community involvement, and essay responses.
New Horizons Credit Union’s Scholarship Program has been going strong for over 22 years awarding over $85,000 in scholarship dollars. To qualify for consideration, a student must be a graduating high school...
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