Jan. 18, 2012 – NAFCU’s membership rolls continue to swell with the recent addition of five new members – Vantage West CU of Tuscon, Ariz., San Diego Firefighters FCU of San Diego, None Suffer Lack FCU of Suitland, Md., Hawaii Central FCU of Honolulu and New Brunswick FCU of Edison, N.J.Vantage West was originally chartered in 1955 to serve military and civilian personnel working on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tuscon. The credit union has $1 billion in assets and approximately 109,000 members.San Diego Firefighters FCU was chartered in 1984. Since opening its doors, San Diego Firefighters FCU has grown to more than $77 million in assets and 3,500 members.None Suffer Lack FCU was chartered in 2001 and has about $15 million in assets. None Suffer Lack is a faith-based credit union that serves members of The Heart Church Ministries and their immediate family members.Hawaii Central FCU and New Brunswick Postal FCU also joined the association recently. Hawaii Central was chartered in 1937 and now has approximately $155,000,000 in assets and 12,200 members. New Brunswick Postal FCU was also chartered in 1937. The credit union has approximately $10,400,000 in assets and 1,500 members.
With over 50 years of experience in the credit union sector, I have had the privilege of observing and participating in its evolution from various vantage points. My journey has taken me from serving as a dedicated volunteer holding critical leadership roles, including serving on the supervisory committee, as director, and as board chairman, culminating in my tenure as CEO for 12 years and now founder and President/CEO of the National Council of Firefighter Credit Unions . This extensive background has enabled me to " Sit On Both Sides Of The Desk ," blending operational expertise with strategic oversight. In this blog post, I want to share how this dual perspective has enriched my understanding of credit union dynamics and fostered more effective governance. By leveraging the insights gained from years spent navigating both the intricacies of daily operations and the broader strategic objectives, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of collaboration, communi...
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