January 9th, 2026161Richmond, Virginia – Dominion Energy Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Niki White, CPA as the credit union’s new Chief Financial Officer.
White brings more than two decades of experience in finance, risk management, and strategic leadership across banks, credit unions, and financial technology organizations. Her background includes extensive work with capital planning, ALCO, enterprise risk management, financial reporting, and board-level communication.
“Niki’s skills will be invaluable as we continue advancing our financial resilience and member service,” said Afua Essandoh, President and CEO for Dominion...
January 6th, 2026015Over 20 years of giving, charitable arm awards $17M to support medically fragile children and their families
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Promise Foundation, the charitable arm of Chartway Credit Union, continues to advance its mission of bringing joy, hope, and smiles to medically fragile children and their families through unforgettable experiences. Throughout 2025, generous corporate and individual donors, along with a series of successful fundraising events, helped the Foundation raise over $1 million. These funds, approved by the Foundations board and distributed in December 2025, will support the 2026 programs of a record, 33...
December 15th, 2025124Jerry Frostick and Danny Mangum bring deep roots, passion for health, and community engagement
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway is pleased to announce that it recently welcomed two new associate members to our board of directors. Jerry Frostick and Danny Mangum were appointed during the October board meeting.
Jerry Frostick, co-owner of J&A Racing and vice chair of Chartway Promise Foundation board of directors, and will now also serve the credit union as an associate board member. Due to his long-time support of the foundation and J&A’s partnership through credit union-sponsored races, Jerry brings a wealth of history,...
December 3rd, 2025037Press release courtesy of Points of Light in partnership with VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 Hampton Roads by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads and Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service. The award recognizes Chartway as one of the most community-minded companies in Hampton Roads determined by an independently administered and scored survey. The Civic 50 Hampton Roads initiative, modeled after Points of Light’s national program, provides a standard for superior corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their...
December 3rd, 2025025Thousands unite to make dreams come true for medically fragile children and their families
Virginia Beach, VA – The 12th annual Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Weekend brought thousands of runners, volunteers, and supporters to downtown Norfolk, transforming the city’s waterfront into a celebration of community, compassion, and hope. Presented by Chartway Credit Union in partnership with J&A Racing, the weekend highlighted the power of giving back through the Chartway Promise Foundation, which raises funds to bring joy, hope, and smiles to medically fragile children and their families. Through race registrations,...
November 19th, 2025028Alexandria, VA — Democracy Federal Credit Union (DFCU) reaffirms its commitment to community involvement through two Halloween-themed events: BOO Fest at the Charles Houston Recreation Center in Alexandria and the “Haunted Maze” hosted by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPDC) in Southwest Washington, D.C.
BOO Fest – Charles Houston Recreation Center (Alexandria, VA)
Located just steps from DFCU's headquarters, BOO Fest gathered families for a celebration filled with games, food, prizes, and a lively Trunk-or-Treat. DFCU's branded truck served as a candy and giveaway station, and the standout attraction—a giant “One...
November 12th, 2025016YORKTOWN, VA. — Langley Federal Credit Union is proud to announce a $25,000 donation in support of United Way of the Virginia Peninsula’s Government Shutdown Relief Fund.
This fund is dedicated to helping our friends and neighbors who have been impacted by the government shutdown to help families access basic needs including food, housing support, and other essential services during this period of uncertainty.
This investment reinforces Langley’s long-standing commitment to the Peninsula community by supporting emergency assistance for households impacted by missed paychecks, delayed benefits, and rising food insecurity. The...
November 3rd, 20250144Gaurav Bhatia Succeeds Tom Ryan, Who is Retiring
Newport News, VA. - Langley Federal Credit Union (Langley) today announced that its Board of Directors has selected Gaurav Bhatia as President/Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Bhatia succeeds Tom Ryan, who is retiring after 13 successful years leading Langley.
“Mr. Gaurav Bhatia was selected from an outstanding pool of candidates for his visionary leadership, strategic acumen, and unwavering commitment to member-centric growth,” said Dr. Audrey Douglas-Cooke, Chair of Langley’s Board of Directors. “We are confident that under his leadership, Langley will continue to thrive, innovate,...
October 30th, 2025033Roanoke, VA — Freedom First Credit Union would like to announce the retirement of Paul Phillips, President and CEO. After 25 years of dedicated service, Phillips plans to retire effective December 31, 2026.
Under Phillips’ leadership, Freedom First has grown stronger, expanded to serve new markets, and continued to put our members and the communities we serve at the forefront of everything we do.
“We’re grateful for Paul’s impactful leadership, vision, and the strong foundation he’s built for the future,” said David Lowen, Chair of the Freedom First Board of Directors. “Paul’s dedication to serve our members and the...
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