August 1st, 20241374BIRMINGHAM, 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, 20241041Washington, 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, 2024872(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...
July 16th, 202413144Birmingham, Ala. – Forbes recently named Avadian Credit Union as one of the top three credit unions in the state of Alabama.
“We are delighted to receive this distinction,” said Linda Cencula, President and CEO of Avadian. “Because it is voted on by members and former members, it is tremendously meaningful.”
In announcing the list, Forbes wrote that respondents were asked to share their level of satisfaction with their credit union, if they would recommend the credit union, and to rate it on member service, the quality of the financial advice offered, fee structures, ease of navigating digital and in-person services, and...
July 2nd, 202414149Alabama ONE is excited to announce Whitney Oswalt, formerly its Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as its Chief Executive Officer effective June 26, 2024. Oswalt follows former Chief Executive Officer, Bill Wells, who guided Alabama ONE to significant growth over the last nine years.
Oswalt joined Alabama ONE in 2012 with significant experience in mergers and acquisitions and professional experience as a CPA and attorney. Over the last four years, Oswalt has led a successful strategy of acquiring five institutions, expanding Alabama ONE's market presence to 27 locations across Alabama. Oswalt leads Alabama ONE in its...
June 24th, 2024996BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 20, 2024) — AmFirst recently partnered with Better Basics and WVTM 13 in a three-part sponsorship initiative to raise awareness and support literacy efforts in the region. Better Basics is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating illiteracy among children in Central Alabama.
Facts About Literacy in Alabama:
• 16% of Alabamians struggle with illiteracy.
• 79% of low-income children enter kindergarten without full alphabet knowledge.
• Children not reading at grade level by third grade and living in poverty are 13 times less likely to graduate high school.
• 60% of low-income families lack...
June 24th, 2024937The Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation, a 501c3, was established by Alabama ONE to further its impact on the communities served across the state of Alabama. The Aspire Foundation proudly announces its donation of $30,000 to United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of West Alabama, underscoring its commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities in our community.
This generous contribution from the Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation will directly support UCP’s vital programs aimed at empowering individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. The funds will help to provide two service vans and bolster initiatives focused on providing...
May 29th, 2024483BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 29, 2024) — AmFirst and WBRC Fox 6 are proud to announce the winners of the prestigious Rising Star scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Rising Star scholarship program identifies exceptional high school students across Birmingham and awards scholarships to support their academic endeavors.
The Rising Star program, in its ongoing commitment to recognizing outstanding student achievement, features one semi-finalist each week on WBRC Fox 6. From a pool of 30 remarkable candidates, six individuals were selected as winners of the $5,000 Rising Star scholarships. These winners represent excellence in...
May 15th, 20249133Alabama ONE is excited to announce two additional strategic moves within the Alabama ONE Leadership TEAM. These Leadership changes continue to strengthen the already solid financial institution foundation that has transitioned Alabama ONE into a ONE-billion dollar plus asset, multi-market, multi-region Credit Union that serves over 90,000 plus Members in 58 of 67 Alabama counties. These key Leadership promotions recognize these individuals’ hard work, leadership, and dedication to Alabama ONE that ensures that Alabama ONE provides the very best products and services to our Members throughout the great state of Alabama.
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