July 16th, 20241213Birmingham, Ala. – Forbes recently named Avadian Credit Union as one of the top three credit unions in the state of Alabama.
“We are delighted to receive this distinction,” said Linda Cencula, President and CEO of Avadian. “Because it is voted on by members and former members, it is tremendously meaningful.”
In announcing the list, Forbes wrote that respondents were asked to share their level of satisfaction with their credit union, if they would recommend the credit union, and to rate it on member service, the quality of the financial advice offered, fee structures, ease of navigating digital and in-person services, and...
July 2nd, 20241451Alabama ONE is excited to announce Whitney Oswalt, formerly its Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as its Chief Executive Officer effective June 26, 2024. Oswalt follows former Chief Executive Officer, Bill Wells, who guided Alabama ONE to significant growth over the last nine years.
Oswalt joined Alabama ONE in 2012 with significant experience in mergers and acquisitions and professional experience as a CPA and attorney. Over the last four years, Oswalt has led a successful strategy of acquiring five institutions, expanding Alabama ONE's market presence to 27 locations across Alabama. Oswalt leads Alabama ONE in its...
June 24th, 2024927BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 20, 2024) — AmFirst recently partnered with Better Basics and WVTM 13 in a three-part sponsorship initiative to raise awareness and support literacy efforts in the region. Better Basics is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating illiteracy among children in Central Alabama.
Facts About Literacy in Alabama:
• 16% of Alabamians struggle with illiteracy.
• 79% of low-income children enter kindergarten without full alphabet knowledge.
• Children not reading at grade level by third grade and living in poverty are 13 times less likely to graduate high school.
• 60% of low-income families lack...
June 24th, 2024914The Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation, a 501c3, was established by Alabama ONE to further its impact on the communities served across the state of Alabama. The Aspire Foundation proudly announces its donation of $30,000 to United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of West Alabama, underscoring its commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities in our community.
This generous contribution from the Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation will directly support UCP’s vital programs aimed at empowering individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. The funds will help to provide two service vans and bolster initiatives focused on providing...
May 29th, 2024440BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 29, 2024) — AmFirst and WBRC Fox 6 are proud to announce the winners of the prestigious Rising Star scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Rising Star scholarship program identifies exceptional high school students across Birmingham and awards scholarships to support their academic endeavors.
The Rising Star program, in its ongoing commitment to recognizing outstanding student achievement, features one semi-finalist each week on WBRC Fox 6. From a pool of 30 remarkable candidates, six individuals were selected as winners of the $5,000 Rising Star scholarships. These winners represent excellence in...
May 15th, 2024859Alabama ONE is excited to announce two additional strategic moves within the Alabama ONE Leadership TEAM. These Leadership changes continue to strengthen the already solid financial institution foundation that has transitioned Alabama ONE into a ONE-billion dollar plus asset, multi-market, multi-region Credit Union that serves over 90,000 plus Members in 58 of 67 Alabama counties. These key Leadership promotions recognize these individuals’ hard work, leadership, and dedication to Alabama ONE that ensures that Alabama ONE provides the very best products and services to our Members throughout the great state of Alabama.
Whitney...
May 7th, 2024460BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — ēCO Credit Union and the ēCO Credit Union Foundation continues their passionate advocacy for education. In May of 2024, ēCO Credit Union awarded two $2,500 A.L. Bratcher Scholarships, while the ēCO Credit Union Foundation awarded one $2,500 ēCO Credit Union Foundation Scholarship.
Since 2011, The A.L. Bratcher Scholarship has been awarded to high school seniors. The 2024-2025 A.L. Bratcher Scholarship recipients are Hunter Lucas and Joshua Gary Jennings. Lucas is a shining senior at Bibb County High School, where he has maintained an impressive 4.1 GPA. Hunter is heavily involved with a variety of sports and...
May 6th, 2024539Alabama ONE is excited to announce the grand opening of a new branch in Demopolis, Alabama. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place May 21, 2024 at 10am at 1317 Highway 80 West, Demopolis, Alabama.
Ribbon cutting ceremony attendees will have the opportunity to meet and greet with Alabama ONE Leadership Team and local leaders, learn more about branch resources and community initiatives, and find out about the full suite of financial products and services Alabama ONE offers individuals, families, and businesses.
The Alabama ONE Demopolis TEAM is overseen by West Area Executive, Bill Rickman. Jessica Kynard was designated as Demopolis...
April 24th, 2024991ēCO Credit Union is pleased to introduce Christopher Gordon as our newly appointed board member.
Gordon graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Commerce. Christopher Gordon has worked as a mortgage broker and is currently an Alfa agent serving families and businesses in the Birmingham area. For over 14 years at Alfa, Gordon has provided comprehensive insurance solutions to individuals and businesses in the area. Through his distinguished service, Gordon has helped clients manage risk and protect their family’s financial future.
Christopher Gordon has been a member of ēCO Credit...
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