August 8th, 20226122Vernon, Ala. – Avadian Credit Union completed the acquisition of Citizens State Bank of Vernon, Ala., on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Avadian and Citizens State Bank (CSB) announced the agreement of the acquisition in December 2021.
Avadian will keep both of the former CSB branches, including re-opening the downtown drive-thru branch in October.
The addition of the two branches brings Avadian’s locations across the state to 19.
“We are thrilled to be in Vernon, and to be in a part of Alabama we have not had the opportunity to serve until now,” said Linda Cencula, President and CEO of Avadian. “Every member of the existing staff...
August 8th, 2022291Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Aug. 3, 2022) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce it will start developing a property located at 677 Highway 90 in DeFuniak Springs. The short-term plan is to install two drive-through ATM/Video Tellers. This will look similar to the drive-throughs currently being constructed near Niceville High School as well as the site at Jonquil Avenue NW and Mary Esther Cutoff NW in Fort Walton Beach. Construction of a full-service branch in DeFuniak Springs is expected to begin in late 2023 or early 2024. La Macchia Group is the design/build firm for the recently-announced Freeport Branch, the new Pace Branch,...
August 2nd, 20222112Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union recently provided a $3,000 donation to The Bigger Vision of Athens.
The Bigger Vision of Athens community shelter serves people experiencing homelessness in Athens. On a nightly basis, they shelter approximately 35 people through their Emergency Shelter Program. During their stay, guests also receive two meals, shower services, and laundry services. Robins Financial’s donation will provide 182 nights of shelter to an individual.
Caption: Joe Wyrick with Robins Financial Credit Union presents the check to The Bigger Vision of Athens
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August 2nd, 2022660Lake Mary, Fla. (August 1, 2022) – Addition Financial has awarded four lucky teachers with their dream classroom renovations.
Through their fourth annual Renovate to Educate Contest, Addition Financial selected one public school teacher from Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola counties to receive a free classroom makeover, providing renovations of roughly $3,500 per classroom.
The program invited teachers to apply for classroom renovations by submitting an essay about their visions for a dream classroom. Winners were selected from Academic Center for Excellence in Orlando, Markham Woods Middle School in Lake Mary, Neptune Middle...
July 29th, 2022463Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union recently provided a $1,000 donation to Communities in Schools Milledgeville/Baldwin County.
Communities in Schools Milledgeville/Baldwin County is on a mission to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. The funds from this donation will be used to purchase 100 mesh backpacks to prepare students for the return to school.
Caption: Jaime Cochran with Robins Financial Credit Union presents the check to Janet Cavin and Courtney Bentley with Communities in Schools Milledgeville/Baldwin County
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July 29th, 2022586(Columbus, Ga.) – On Thursday, July 28, Kinetic Credit Union wrapped up a month of giving by donating items to local agencies. Kinetic employees, their families and friends have donated school supplies, children’s clothing, non-perishable food, toys, and much more. Kinetic also donated Cubby Bears to the Russell County Sheriff’s Department. Cubby bears are given to children during emergency situations.
“We know that there are many in our community who are struggling right now,” said Mark Littleton, President and CEO. “These donations, whether they are monetary or essential items, help to alleviate the struggles of those who...
July 29th, 20221114Pensacola, Fla. (July 28, 2022) – Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) is pleased to announce the recent addition of Derrick Aguilar, Senior Vice Presentient, Chief Experience Officer.
Aguilar joins Pen Air with over 20 years of experience. During his tenure at Security Service Federal Credit Union (SSFCU), he built an impressive resume ranging in responsibilities from cultivating the member experience, retail banking, and overseeing the Virtual Branch. Aguilar played a key role in supporting SSFCU’s expansion efforts through mergers and acquisition projects by contributing to the operational integration of several acquired credit...
July 28th, 2022492Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (July 28, 2022) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Procurement Specialist Quentin Youngblood has been selected as the 5-Star Performer of the 2nd Quarter of 2022. Quentin has been employed with the Credit Union since January of 2012 and currently resides in Fort Walton Beach.
President/CEO Jerry Williams said, “Quentin displays exemplary leadership and dedication to members and fellow Credit Union employees. He has a wonderful, cooperative attitude and is an excellent team player.”
Manager Kathey Mitchell added, “Quentin does a great job procuring all supplies and furniture for EFCU. He...
July 28th, 20226102Kennesaw, GA – July 27, 2022 – Credit Union of Georgia teamed up with MUST Ministries to help bring in an abundance of school supplies for local students in need!
Each Credit Union of Georgia branch location placed a MUST Ministries barrel in their lobby for donations to MUST Ministries Back to School Drive. Donations were collected throughout the month of July. Credit Union of Georgia encouraged the community to help and support these students in need by donating school supplies and dental / hygiene kits.
Credit Union of Georgia employees and community came together to donate a large amount of school supplies and dental / hygiene...
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