Ogden-Weber Chamber Inducts AFCU’s Sheryl Cox into Wall of Fame

Two America First Credit Union VPs Recognized by Ogden-Weber Chamber Ogden, Utah – March 3, 2020 – Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce is recognizing two America First Credit Union (AFCU) Vice Presidents for their outstanding impact in the community. Each year the Chamber is proud to honor outstanding achievements from local business and community members at their Annual Gala. This year, AFCU’s Vice President of Government and Community Relations, Sheryl Cox, was inducted into the Chamber’s Wall of Fame while Kimberli Green, AFCU’s Vice President of Business Development, was honored as the chamber’s ATHENA® Leadership Award recipient. The Wall of Fame honors…
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America First Credit Union announces Vice President of Trust Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Riverdale, UT - February 10, 2020 - America First Credit Union (AFCU) welcomes Dirk Samson to its leadership team as Vice President of Trust Services. In this role, he will assist credit union members located in Salt Lake and Utah counties with their financial and estate planning needs including promotion of the credit union's trust services to estate planning attorneys and other professionals. With more than 20 years of proven experience in trust administration, estate settlement, and investment management services, Samson is passionate about the opportunity to educate credit union members and estate planning attorneys on AFCU's…
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New Title Sponsor and Community Partner for the Ogden Marathon

New Title Sponsor and Community Partner for the Ogden Marathon

For Immediate Release Contact: Sara Mejeur Marketing Manager, GOAL Foundation PH: 801-399-1773 Email: sara@goalfoundation.com Ogden, UT – February 6, 2020 - The GOAL Foundation, producers of the Ogden Marathon, is proud to announce a new title sponsor. America First Credit Union (AFCU) has signed a multiyear contract to be the presenting sponsor of the Ogden Marathon. “2020 is going to be such a special anniversary year for the Ogden Marathon and we couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with America First Credit Union,” said Eric Bauman, Executive Director of the GOAL Foundation. “AFCU is doing wonderful things in our community.…
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America First Credit Union Opens Business Center in Salt Lake City

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SALT LAKE CITY – February 4, 2020 – On the heels of the Silicon Slopes Tech Summit which celebrated Utah’s entrepreneurs, America First Credit Union (AFCU) is opening a Business Center in Salt Lake City to support and champion Utah businesses. The downtown-based center is a hub and resource for business-owning members to find tools, products, services and people that will help them meet their businesses’ dynamic needs. “The collective drive to excel is one of the things I love most about being able to work with the Utah companies, and one of the things that makes…
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America First Credit Union Opens 110th Utah Branch in Murray

Murray, UT – February 3, 2020– America First Credit Union (AFCU) is set to open a new branch on Feb. 3 inside Macey’s grocery store to serve as a convenient option for members and better serve the Murray community. The new branch is located inside Macey’s at 5632 South 900 East, Murray, UT 84121. It will operate from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The leading, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution branch will be managed by Shannon Marshall, who has been part of the AFCU team for five years as a teller, receptionist, loan officer, assistant manager and market…
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Guest Commentary: Harnessing the Benefits of Economic Growth

By Glen Olpin, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist The nation's ongoing fiscal recovery has become the longest-running period of American economic growth on record. January was the 127th month of expansion since the Great Recession concluded, far surpassing the previous mark. However, it is also notable that the pace of improvement is the slowest in history. Consumers are leading the way, as our collective confidence is at an all-time high; many are comfortable with increasing their spending and debt levels. Personal income is up from last year, while inflation risk and U.S. unemployment remain low. Utah and Idaho enjoy…
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America First Credit Union Cut Ribbon on Second Idaho Branch in Rexburg

Rexburg, ID – [January 28, 2020] – America First Credit Union (AFCU) celebrated the opening of a new branch in Rexburg with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, January 24. The member-owned credit union is doubling its footprint in the state with its other branch located in Boise. The new branch, which opened on Dec. 16, is located at 510 N 2nd E in Rexburg. The leading, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution branch is managed by Andrew Hadlock who has been part of the AFCU team for three years as a teller, loan officer, lead teller and assistant manager. “I love…
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Volunteers Dedicated to Serving Members

In accordance with America First bylaws, the Board of Directors Nominations Committee has identified four members who will stand for election by acclamation at the credit union’s Annual Meeting on April 21, 2020. After thorough interviews and qualification screenings, the incumbent Board candidates are: Linda K. Carver David M. McKonkie Gil A. Miller James G. Wendler Please join us in congratulating these volunteers, who selflessly give of their time, talent, expertise and experience to enhance the financial well-being of America First members.
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America First Credit Union Announces Extended Partnership with Real Salt Lake

AFCU Becomes Official Credit Union of Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC and Rio Tinto Stadium OGDEN, Utah – (Tuesday, January 14, 2020) – America First Credit Union (AFCU) is proud to announce a long-term extension to its partnership with Real Salt Lake.  With the extension, America First Credit Union will become the Official Credit Union of Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC and Rio Tinto Stadium, and will also have a significant partnership with the 2019 USL Championship title-winning Real Monarchs and the RSL Youth Development Academy. The partnership extension will provide more exclusive America First Credit Union member-only…
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Volunteer Service Highlights Annual Meeting

In accordance with America First Credit Union bylaws, four members will be elected to three-year terms on our Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting. It is scheduled for 7 p.m. on April 21, 2020 at the David S. Eccles Conference Center in Ogden, Utah. Incumbent volunteers, who serve without compensation, are: Linda K. Carver | Gil A. Miller | James G. Wendler | David M. McConkie Those interested in becoming directors must meet the following minimum standards: Membership in good standing Legal age (18 years or older) Bondable Free from any conflicts of interest Available for all Board of…
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