Training Magazine Ranks Ascend Federal Credit Union #1 in Tennessee, #10 in U.S.
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, has received Training magazine’s 2023 APEX Award. This is the ninth consecutive year that Ascend has been recognized with an APEX, the only awards program that ranks U.S. companies leading the country in harnessing human capital. Among all companies receiving an APEX Award this […]
2023: A Big Year For Tech, In An Unexpected Way
This year is threatening to be a challenging time for the planet. It is expected to be one of the hottest years on record. And while the world deals with the growing climate refugee issue, the uncertainty produced by the COVID 19 pandemic, massive supply chain disruptions and the Ukraine crisis all have combined to […]
Eric Weekley Named Vice President of Consumer and Mortgage Lending at TVFCU
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) announced that Eric Weekley has been promoted from vice president of real estate to vice president of consumer and mortgage lending. This is a new position at the credit union that will combine his current responsibilities in the real estate department with a leadership role in the credit union’s […]
Celebrating Presidents’ Day with Leadership Development
With multiple locations and varying shift hours, it can be challenging for credit union employees to gather. Credit unions are solving this issue by creatively using federal holidays for in-person leadership development sessions. The day is a credit union peep rally of sorts and is an opportunity for all employees to gather to hear credit […]
FAA Federal Credit Union Appoints New CEO
FAA Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Angie Vajdak as the new CEO. Vajdak succeeds Todd Vanderpool who served at the helm of the credit union for the past decade. “It has been a great ten years and we have done well in making the credit union strong and resilient,” said Vanderpool. “As such, […]
Ascend Federal Credit Union Donates $50,000 to The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced today that it has donated $50,000 to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Tennessee. The gift will support TNC projects to improve the water quality and connectivity of the Duck and Elk Rivers in Middle Tennessee. “From the day Ascend was founded 72 years […]
A Closer Look: Resources for Small Credit Unions
The Tennessee Credit Union League is committed to supporting the success of all credit unions. We understand that credit union needs vary, oftentimes based on asset size. Here’s a look at some of the resources for credit unions with $50 million in assets and below. Small Credit Union Roundtable Virtual SeriesThe introductory three-part virtual series […]
Jon Fernander Earns Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist Certification
Jon Fernander, BSA analyst at Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU), recently attended the Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist certification sponsored by CUNA and received his certification of a BSACS after passing the test. Jon has been the BSA analyst at TVFCU since January 2019 after working in several other areas of the credit union […]
Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union Celebrates Grand Opening of Northshore Branch
Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union hosted a grand opening celebration for the new Northshore Branch on Friday, February 10. In the credit union’s 89 years of serving East Tennessee communities, this milestone marks the opening of the 25th location to serve credit union members. The Knox County Mayor, city and county officials, the Knoxville Chamber […]
Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union Names New CEO/President
Andrew J. Mullins III has been named chief executive officer and president of Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union (ACFCU). With more than 40 years of experience in financial services and lending in Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee, Mullins brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the position. “Mullins’ extensive background in retail banking, lending, […]