August 5th, 2026028Auburn, Ala. – August 04, 2026 – Southern Energy Credit Union announces its expansion into the Auburn-Opelika market with the purchase of property at 2085 East University Drive in Auburn. Expected to open this fall, the site will become Southern Energy’s first full-service branch in the Auburn-Opelika area. This investment marks an...
June 16th, 2026082
Gardendale, Ala. – During the first week of June, Southern Energy Credit Union broke ground on its new Gardendale branch, located off Mt. Olive Road, marking a significant investment in the organization’s continued growth and a commitment to serving members throughout northern Jefferson County.
Credit Union executives, City of...
April 16th, 2026048Credit union recognized with Category’s Best honor for Rebrand/New Corporate Identity
Birmingham, Ala. – Southern Energy Credit Union has been named a Category’s Best winner for Rebrand and New Corporate Identity in the 2026 Diamond Awards, an annual program presented by America’s Credit Unions recognizing...
January 9th, 2026168Birmingham, Ala. – The Southern Energy Credit Union Foundation announced and delivered $15,000 donations to six charitable organizations. The recent donations, totaling $90,000, were part of the Foundation’s 2025 distribution of funds in support of its mission to amplify the efforts of nonprofits and community organizations working...
October 8th, 2025060Birmingham, AL — October 8, 2025 — Southern Energy Credit Union is pleased to announce that Andy Rush has officially assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer as of October 1, 2025, following his appointment earlier this year. This planned transition marks a new chapter in the Credit Union’s leadership, as Rush...
May 15th, 2025043Birmingham, Ala – At the Annual Meeting in April, the Southern Energy Credit Union Board of Directors honored President and Chief Executive Officer Derrick E. Ragland Jr. with the Salvador A. Marino Lifetime Achievement Award. This award was given in recognition of Derrick’s exceptional dedication and service to...
April 22nd, 2025038Birmingham, Ala. – The Southern Energy Credit Union Foundation announced and delivered $19,000 donations to seven charitable organizations. The recent donations, totaling $133,000, were part of the Foundation’s 2024 distribution of funds in support of its mission to empower the organizations working to strengthen our communities by...
February 25th, 2025039Birmingham, Ala – February 24, 2025 - APCO Employees Credit Union is proud to announce its official rebrand as Southern Energy Credit Union, marking a significant milestone in its 70-year history of serving members with personalized service, trusted solutions, and a commitment to financial success.
This transformation follows the...
