Customer News
Good news from our great customers
This page serves to recognize the achievements of our always-on-the-move customers. We want to share the news of their many accomplishments. Here's the latest:
Mountain America Credit Union of West Jordan, Utah, was named One of Utah's Best Places to Wor k in 2011 by the Utah Department of Workforce Services Office of Work & Family Life. (1/31)
Mazuma Credit Union of Kansas City, Missouri, will provide $3 million in debt financing to American Performance Motors, as reported in the Credit Union Times. The company will expand facilities and create 88 new jobs in the region. (1/26)
Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union's CEO, Jim Kanaley, announced that he is stepping down after nine years at the helm. Tobyhanna's assets increased from $93 million to $155 million under his leadership. (1/9)
Empower Federal Credit Union of Syracuse, New York, was featured in CreditUnions.com due to its amazing 14.3% loan growth in 2011 ($345 million). Thanks in part to its well-constructed incentive program, Empower has boosted loans by at least 10% for three years in a row. (12/19)
LANECO Federal Credit Union of Eugene, Oregon, raised more the $2,600 for the pediatric and neonatal units at Sacred Heart Medical Center. The institution opened its parking lot to University of Oregon college football fans on a recent game day, and asked the parkers for a donation. One of its vendors, CO-OP Financial Services Network, agreed to double the money raised with matching funds. (11/29)
Whatcom Education Credit Union of Bellingham, Washington, gave $17,648 in charitable contributions in the third quarter of 2011. Beneficiaries included Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the ALS Association, Whatcom Women in Business, a domestic violence services organization, and many more. (11/8)
First Financial Credit Union of West Covina, California ($465M, assets) was ranked second in credit card balance growth over the past year among U.S. credit unions above $50M in assets. This is according to a study published in the Credit Union Times. The only better performer was a multi-billion dollar institution. (11/4)
Mountain America Credit Union of West Jordan, Utah is offering a $125 bonus to people opening new checking accounts on "Bank Transfer Day" (November 5). The institution is also extending its operating hours on that day. (11/4)
Advantis Credit Union of Milwaukee, Oregon was featured in the Credit Union Times for creating "GROW," a community fund for small and mid-sized nonprofits. The fund is designed to assist organizations that are taking on community revitalization projects. Members vote on the most deserving charity.(11/3)
Northwest Community Credit Union employees provided fundraising and volunteer work supporting a local home renovation charity project for the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition television program. The program airs on 10/28 and will be available on the Web. (10/28)
Northwest Community Credit Union of Springfield, Oregon has named a new President/CEO: John Iglesias. He is replacing Helen Byrnes, who recently retired. Iglesias has prior management experience at BECU and Washington State Employees Credit Union. (10/26)
Veridian CU of Waterloo, Iowa was named one of the "10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security" by The Principle Financial Group. This annual award program recognizes companies for outstanding commitment to employee financial security. (10/17)
Columbia-Greene FCU's Jessica Herishko is featured in a Credit Union Times' "Women to Watch" special section about present and future CU superstars. Herishko is the Hudson, New York institution's loan officer. (9/27)
Goldenwest Credit Union of Ogden, Utah, announced the upcoming retirement of CEO Shelley Clarke. She will be succeeded by current vice president, Kerry Wahlen. (9/12)
Advantis Credit Union of Portland, Oregon, announced the opened its fifth branch.The $800 million institution has servedi the Portland region for more than 80 years. (9/6)
Postal Federal Community Credit Union of Springfield, Missouri, recently gave $1,000 to three high school seniors as part of its annual Joy Jones Memorial Scholarship program. (6/3)
Salal Credit Union of Seattle, Washington, was featured in the May 23 issue of the Credit Union Journal due to its innovative marketing. As part of checking account promotion, the credit union gave gifts to members who checked into foursquare about visiting Salal or reviewed Salal on Yelp. Checking accounts numbers increased by 30% after the month-long campaign. (6/1)
Goldenwest Credit Union of Ogden, Utah has once again proved its commitment to mobile banking. The credit union recently released an Android banking app, joining its lineup of apps for the Blackberry, iPhone, and iPad. Approximately 10% of Goldenwest's members are enrolled in mobile banking. (5/2)
Mountain America Credit Union of Salt Lake City, Utah has donated $21,950 to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. The institution pledged $50 for every three-point shot made by the Utah Jazz basketball team in their latest season. The Jazz came through with 439 three-pointers. (5/2)
Bay Federal Credit Union of Capitola, California, announced a new emergency loan program.The loans are intended to help local residents affected by the tsunami waves that hit Santa Cruz Harbor on March 11, and the flooding that occurred in Capitola Village on March 24 and 26. Residents can apply for interest-free loans up to $5,000. (4/13)
Cooperative Center FCU of Berkeley, California, is installing a solar power system that will provide 65 percent to 75 percent of the institution's electricity. The "green" credit union holds workshops about solar projects and is considering the idea of going paperless with the use of a document imaging system. (4/11)