August 12th, 2026022North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Connor Hearon as its new Director of Financial Analysis and Projects. In this role, Hearon will lead efforts to modernize financial reporting, analytics, and performance measurement to support greater efficiency, accountability, and long-term organizational success.
Hearon has held a range of roles in the financial industry, leading financial and operational projects, supporting governance and control environments, and partnering with executive leadership to strengthen organizational performance and decision-making.
An Augusta native, Hearon holds a Master of...
August 12th, 2026025Leadership transition celebrates 92 years of combined service and positions GeoVista for its next chapter
HINESVILLE, Ga. — GeoVista Credit Union announced that its Board of Directors has named Vanessa McGarry, Chief Executive Officer, effective August 8, 2026, succeeding longtime CEO Elaine Tuten, who is retiring from the role after an extraordinary 52-year tenure.
The transition marks a significant milestone for the $247 million credit union, celebrating Tuten’s remarkable legacy while elevating a leader who has spent her entire 40-year career helping build and strengthen GeoVista.
“Elaine and Vanessa represent the very best of...
August 5th, 2026036North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Kelley Martin to the SRP leadership team as the organization’s new Vice President of Lending. Her primary responsibilities include the management and direction of the credit union’s Consumer Lending, Mortgage Lending, and Loss Mitigation departments in accordance with SRP’s strategic goals.
Martin has previously served in executive leadership roles in credit unions across Georgia and Florida. Most recently, she served as Chief Operations Officer of Publix Employees Federal Credit Union. Her extensive career also includes leadership positions at VyStar Credit Union,...
July 31st, 2026031KENNESAW, GA — Credit Union of Georgia proudly welcomed educators from the Cobb County School District on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 as part of the district's Career Education Teacher Externship Program. The immersive experience provided teachers with firsthand exposure to the day-to-day operations of a financial institution, equipping them with valuable industry insights they can bring back to their classrooms.
Throughout the day, participating educators shadowed professionals across several key departments, including Marketing, Information Technology, Operations, Accounting, and Human Resources. Team members shared how their roles...
July 31st, 2026028
North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union unveiled its first mobile branch, marking a significant milestone in the credit union's commitment to expanding access and meeting members where they are. The occasion was celebrated with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting at SRP's Administrative Campus on Friday, July 24. The new mobile branch will bring convenient financial services directly to communities across SRP's 10-county field of membership, extending the credit union's reach beyond traditional branch locations.
Local leaders and community members joined SRP Federal Credit Union in commemorating the new unit. The SRP Mobile Branch...
July 28th, 2026023North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union awarded the Ed Templeton Scholarship and the Larry Pridemore Scholarship to two students, recognizing their academic achievements and community involvement during a celebration held on Thursday, July 23.
Awarded each year to students of SRP employees, the scholarships pay tribute to the enduring legacy of two influential figures who helped shape SRP Federal Credit Union. The awards are named in honor of former SRP President Ed Templeton and longtime board member Larry Pridemore.
Cameron Green, son of SRP I.T. Systems Administrator Shadavia Green, received the $2,500 Ed Templeton...
July 24th, 2026024Columbus, Ga. – Kinetic Credit Union concluded its Month of Giving campaign by donating essential items to several local organizations throughout the Chattahoochee Valley. Thanks to the generosity of Kinetic employees, their families, and friends, a wide variety of items were collected, including school supplies, non-perishable food, cubby bears, Kleenex tissues, socks and hygiene products, and more.
These contributions support local agencies in their efforts to assist individuals and families facing hardship in the community. Benefiting organizations include Orchard View, Children’s Miracle Network, Muscogee County School District...
July 23rd, 2026018Augusta, GA – Through donated school supplies and volunteer efforts, SRP Federal Credit Union employees, known internally as ambassadors, made a meaningful impact during United Way of the CSRA's 2026 Stuff the Bus school supply drive. United Way's annual Stuff the Bus campaign collects school supplies to help local K–12 students begin the school year with the tools they need to succeed.
Backpacks, notebooks, art supplies, writing utensils, calculators, and more filled donation bins at SRP's branches and administrative campus throughout the July drive. The company-wide initiative concluded with a volunteer day at the Salvation Army...
July 21st, 2026031ATHENS, Ga. — Demonstrating the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” the Southeast Management School Class of 2026, part of the Southeast Regional Credit Union School (SRCUS), completed a community service project that supported local families facing food insecurity and made a meaningful impact throughout the Athens, Georgia, area.
Under the leadership of Class President Justin Callaway from Marshland Credit Union, the Class of 2026 was tasked with selecting and executing a service project that would positively benefit the local community. During the fall of 2025, class members participated in a “Pick Your...
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