November 7th, 20231102Warner Robins, GA – Robins Financial Credit Union shows their support to local teachers by “granting” their classroom wish lists through their 2nd Annual GRANTED Program.
This program was created with the purpose of alleviating some of the financial burden on local educators and provide them with the tools they need to help educate and engage their students. Those who teach K-12 at schools located within one of Robins Financial’s 45 counties of membership were eligible to apply to receive classroom supplies or monetary donations to purchase items from their classroom wish lists. This year, Robins Financial is proud to have granted...
November 2nd, 2023043Warner Robins, GA – Robins Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce its donation of $10,000 to Middle Georgia State University in support of their scholarship program. This donation is a testament to Robins Financial’s commitment to higher education and its dedication to make a positive impact on the local community.
The scholarship program at Middle Georgia State University plays a vital role in providing financial assistance to deserving students, allowing them to pursue their academic dreams and achieve their career goals. Robins Financial’s donation underscores the credit union’s belief in the power of education and the...
October 27th, 2023051Warner Robins, GA – Robins Financial Credit Union celebrated International Credit Union Day through volunteering and performing random acts of kindness throughout the community.
As a proud community partner, Robins Financial team members volunteered at local organizations such as the Brookdale Resource Center and Daybreak in Macon, as well as First United Methodist Church’s Food Pantry in Warner Robins. They assisted these organizations by completing various tasks such as cleaning and organizing. In addition to volunteering, team members went out into the community to perform random acts of kindness that included purchasing meals and...
October 20th, 2023244DULUTH, GA (October 18, 2023) – In Georgia, 13 percent of people struggle with food insecurity, which means they cannot afford to buy enough food for themselves and their families, often leading to difficult choices between paying bills or buying groceries.
To help bridge this food insecurity gap, Georgia United Foundation's 2023 Can Hunger food and donation drive raised awareness about hunger in local communities and collected almost $10,000 in donations, which will provide approximately 44,000 meals for families, children, and seniors in need.
The campaign, which kicked off August 24, nearly doubled its goal of collecting $5,000 in...
October 12th, 2023150DULUTH, GA (October 12, 2023) – As a result of his impact on Georgia United Credit Union’s digital infrastructure Mark Bartholomew, who has served as chief information and operations officer (CIOO) since 2022, as chief information officer beginning in 2011 and prior to that as vice president of information services, has been promoted to executive vice president status, effective October 1, 2023.
As executive vice president/CIOO, Bartholomew is responsible for information services and business solutions, including IT development, policies and procedures, process improvement, deposit and payment operations, business intelligence,...
October 12th, 2023058DULUTH, GA (October 12, 2023) – Committed to developing and elevating leadership from within, Georgia United Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Bob Bogart to an executive vice president role.
Effective October 1, 2023, Bogart now serves as executive vice president/CFO and is responsible for the credit union’s finance, accounting, risk management and legal functions. This role reports to Georgia United President Laura King.
Bogart, who is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), joined Georgia United as CFO in 2016, and under his watch the credit union’s assets surpassed the $2 billion...
October 2nd, 2023073Atlanta, Ga. (Oct. 2, 2023) – LGE Community Credit Union (“LGE”), a $2.04 billion-asset institution based in Atlanta, announced today that it finalized its acquisition of Greater Community Bank, a community bank with branches in Bartow, Floyd, and Gordon counties, on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.
At closing, the two financial institutions became one entity operating under the LGE Community Credit Union charter. Greater Community Bank is now GCB, A Division of LGE Community Credit Union (“GCB”), and customers of Greater Community Bank are now members of LGE Community Credit Union. Chris Leggett is the president and chief executive...
September 28th, 2023151Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union recently donated $1,500 to the Macon Volunteer Clinic by sponsoring their Called to Serve Tennis Tournament.
Macon Volunteer Clinic’s Third Annual Called to Serve Tennis Tournament and the Inaugural Pickleball Tournament will take place at the Idle Hour Golf and Country Club in Macon on Monday, October 16.
Macon Volunteer Clinic’s mission is to foster primary healthcare for all working adults in Macon-Bibb and Twiggs counties, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Their services include primary care, dental care, eye exams, cancer screenings, prescription medications, labs,...
September 15th, 2023650Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce two new additions to its Board of Directors: Ed Wolfe and John Kubinec. The credit union also appointed four new members to its Audit Committee: Ann Woodruff, Gregory Huttner, Jonathan Pitts, and Sonya Jenkins.
As new members of the Board of Directors, Wolfe and Kubinec will play a crucial role in guiding the credit union's strategic plan, setting policies, managing risk, and upholding the credit union’s core values. Robins Financial’s board members serve on a volunteer basis and work closely with senior leadership teams to execute initiatives as well as give...
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