November 22nd, 2024573ATLANTA, GA. (November 21, 2024) – APCU/Center Parc Credit Union – Georgia's oldest credit union with more than $2.3 billion in assets and serving over 107,000 members nationwide, announced that it has added Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) to its suite of online banking products.
APCU/Center Parc is the first credit union to launch BNPL in Georgia. It has selected equipifi, a leading BNPL platform designed for financial institutions to power its solution. With this launch, APCU/Center Parc will extend personalized BNPL offers for members to split payments on eligible debit card transactions. APCU/Center Parc members will be able to view and...
November 1st, 2024344Warner Robins, Ga. - Robins Financial Credit Union proudly welcomes Jeremy Cobb as the new Vice President of Risk and Assistant General Counsel. In this role, Cobb will be responsible for leading our Risk Management and Collections teams, while also managing and advising on the credit union's legal activities.
"I am excited to welcome Jeremy to the Robins Financial Credit Union family," said Chris Parker, Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel. "His prior background and experience in risk mitigation and credit union legal department operations is a welcomed addition in our continued endeavors to ensure that the credit union operates in a...
October 29th, 2024445Atlanta (October 29, 2024) – APCU/Center Parc Credit Union – Georgia's oldest credit union serving more than 107,000 members nationwide – announced the promotion of Amanda Marchese to serve as its Vice President of Consumer Lending.
In this role, Amanda will lead lending operations, including loan sales and loan processing, for the more than $2.3B organization. In addition to ensuring a seamless experience for borrowers, she will also create, develop and implement strategies to achieve loan production objectives for the organization.
With more than nine years at APCU/Center Parc, Amanda has solid experience and expertise in...
October 18th, 20241042Warner Robins, Ga. – Robins Financial Credit Union proudly announces its donation of $24,000 to support scholarships at four esteemed local colleges. These funds will directly benefit several members of the credit union that attend one of these four colleges and have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA during their semester.
Among the four scholarships included a donation of $10,000 to Middle Georgia State University, $5,000 to Central Georgia Technical College, $5,000 to Fort Valley State University, and $4,000 to Georgia Military College.
Each of these scholarship programs plays a vital role in providing financial assistance to deserving...
October 3rd, 20241446Warner Robins, Ga. – Robins Financial is committed to supporting its members, who are recovering from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. The credit union has implemented several initiatives to aid those affected by the storm.
"Our hearts go out to all those who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene," said Christina O’Brien, President and CEO of Robins Financial. "We understand the challenges our members are facing, and we are here to help them get back on their feet."
Key initiatives for impacted members include:
Hurricane Assistance Loan: If members live in one of the impacted areas, upon qualification, they could...
September 25th, 202412250Warner Robins, Ga. – Robins Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Twany Edwards to the position of Accounting Manager.
Most recently, Edwards served as the Director of Finance for the City of Americus, Georgia, where she was responsible for overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, and strategic planning. Before moving into government finance, Edwards worked as a Senior Tax Accountant with Executive Tax & Consulting, where she developed a foundation in tax strategy and compliance. This combination of public sector financial leadership and private sector expertise has given Edwards a unique perspective on...
September 23rd, 2024270DULUTH, GA (September 23, 2024) – Featuring a contemporary design and layout that focuses on forging deeper connections with members, Georgia United Credit Union opened the doors today to its newly built, 3,000-square-foot Cumming full-service branch at 731 Atlanta Highway.
Georgia United’s former Cumming branch at 312 Canton Highway closed at the end of the business day on Friday, September 20. The new branch is 2.5 miles from the old location.
The modern floorplan and workflow of the new branch mirror elements Georgia United has rolled out in other branches, redefining the in-person banking experience with a relaxing comfort...
September 11th, 202418196Kennesaw, GA – September 11, 2024 – Credit Union of Georgia is pleased to announce the addition of Wes Hilliard as our new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Wes brings over 18 years of credit union technology experience, strategically positioning him to lead our technology long-term goals and innovation efforts.
Wes has a proven track record of implementing cutting-edge solutions within the credit union industry. His extensive experience includes developing strategic technology roadmaps, enhancing cybersecurity, and driving digital transformation initiatives that significantly improve member experiences and operational...
September 4th, 20241276Warner Robins, Ga. - Robins Financial Credit Union proudly announces the promotion of Steve Kipper to Vice President of Member Engagement. In this new role, Kipper will provide a comprehensive approach to serving the credit union members, ensuring they are given the best possible experience through all the delivery channels.
“I am excited to have Steve join the senior leadership team at Robins Financial Credit Union," said Dee Dee Côté, Executive Vice President & Chief Growth Officer. "His extensive knowledge and proven track record of enhancing member experience will be instrumental in furthering our mission to be Member Focused....
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