January 11th, 2022384Joseph L. McGee, the long-time President and CEO of Legacy Community Federal Credit Union, has officially announced his retirement after spending nearly 45 years in the financial services industry. The Legacy Board of Directors has appointed S. Glenn Bryan, currently Legacy’s Chief Operating Officer, as the Credit Union’s next President and CEO, effective in January 2022. Bryan succeeds Joseph L. McGee who concludes a nearly 31-year tenure at Legacy. Mr. McGee will remain in a consultative and advisory capacity as CEO Emeritus through his planned retirement date in March 2022.
“This is a time of important transformation within our...
January 11th, 20223154Savannah, Ga – Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union (GHFCU) is proud to announce the launch of its 2022 GHFCU Scholarship Program.
“Each year, we look forward to giving back to our local communities through our annual scholarship program. In living out our mission ‘making a positive difference for our members and the communities we serve,’ we know that investing in the futures of our youth is a direct investment into our communities, as the impact of a college degree extends far beyond the individual,” stated Georgia Heritage President and CEO Dale Taratuta. “We are grateful for the opportunity to continue giving back to the...
January 4th, 20224158Daleville, Ala. – January 1, 2022 – All In Credit Union has announced the second season of its highly successful online financial challenge called All In 2 Finances. In 2021, All In awarded a total of $20,000 to the five families who participated in the first competition.
“Because of the positive changes we saw in the lives of our contestants and those who made the same changes by following them online, we wanted to provide another chance for our members to participate this unique financial education experience,” stated Bobby Michael, All In President/CEO
Charlie Mingus, All In Chairman of the Board, echoed those comments,...
December 30th, 20215101December 29, 2021 — Jacksonville, Fla. — Jax Federal Credit Union has appointed Charlie Saman as its Vice President of Business Services. He started his role on November 15, 2021.
Saman has built an extensive career in the financial services industry, and has served in executive leadership positions in the business sector for over 18 years. Most recently, he was the Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager of PNC Bank where he served businesses with annual gross revenues ranging from $5 million to $50 million to mitigate risk, advance return and build relationships to better support their goals. Previously, he served as the...
December 29th, 2021380KENNESAW – December 29, 2021 – Credit Union of Georgia employees volunteered to ring the bell for The Salvation Army at Kroger in Kennesaw for an entire week. Their efforts and Doing the Most Good spirit paid off as they raised over $2,800! Along with this total, the Credit Union contributed an additional $2,500 bringing the grand total of funds raised to help individuals and families in the community to over $5,300!
Through the challenges that 2020 and 2021 have brought including the economic fallout of the pandemic, millions were pushed into poverty for the first time. Communities that were already vulnerable were hit even harder...
December 29th, 2021585Oxford, Alabama— January 2022 — Alabama Teachers Credit Union is happy to announce the relocation of our Snow Street location, to the newly renovated, former BB&T facility at 2020 Hwy 78 East in Oxford. The new office features a multi-lane drive-thru, safe deposit boxes, and spacious branch lobby. The Credit Union will mark the occasion with a community-wide grand opening celebration. This is the Credit Union’s second location in Calhoun County, and sixth full-service location in Northeast Alabama.
“This new location is a testament to our long-term commitment to the Oxford community, and our dedication to Calhoun County...
December 28th, 2021572DULUTH, GA (December 22, 2021) – The holidays were brighter for children and mothers in need thanks to the generous donations made to Georgia United Foundation’s 31st annual Wish Tree program.
Wish Tree provides gifts to children and mothers in need in Georgia through donations made by members and community partners. This year, 1,284 wishes were granted to deserving children and mothers in 10 counties.
The ongoing challenges of COVID-19 inspired the foundation to continue to offer a virtual donation option so the community could participate from the comfort of their home. Donors were able to select the charity location and the...
December 28th, 20214150ORLANDO, FL (December 2021) – McCoy Federal Credit Union is committed to giving back to the communities we serve. Since 2008, McCoy’s Operations Team has spearheaded initiatives at Lancaster Elementary School (LES), an underserved public school located just outside of downtown Orlando, to assist students and their families. This includes two annual events — a School Supply Drive in August and the Lancaster Christmas Project in December — that McCoy team members look forward to participating in every year.
The need during the 2021 holiday season was larger than any year to date. So the McCoy team collected donations, shopped for...
December 23rd, 20213112Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union is spreading holiday cheer through their 25 Days of Holiday Giving. Various organizations throughout the counties they serve were selected and a monetary donation was made to assist with any holiday activities the organizations have planned for the communities they serve. The following organizations received a donation during the fourth week:
Athens Area Community Foundation Empty Stocking Fund in Athens
Monroe County Department of Family and Children’s Services in Forsyth
Perry Volunteer Outreach in Perry
Swainsboro Rotary in Swainsboro
Robins Air Force Base Spouses Club...
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