Jun 01, 2016

The Innovation Center is our New & Interactive Service Experience

By John B. Lund, President and Chief Executive Officer We’re excited to introduce our new Innovation Center, located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake’s City Creek destination. The America First Innovation Center will not function as a traditional branch; rather, it will be an engaging and collaborative hub, showcasing advanced technological solutions for multiple service channels. Members and consumers who wish to learn more about America First will have a greater voice in shaping their experience in the future. Our partners in the project are industry leaders in financial services, providing the latest in cutting-edge tools. Examples include: • Remote…

Jun 01, 2016

Security Update: Let Us Know, Before You Go

It’s that time of year: family vacations, weekend excursions, maybe even the trip of a lifetime to Europe or Asia. And there’s no better way to pay for these opportunities than with your America First Visa® credit and debit cards. But before you leave, it’s important that you inform us you’re going to be traveling. Please call 1-800-999-3961 and we’ll take steps to ensure your security. Then you can simply relax and enjoy your journey! Also, you can visit us here for further information about how we’re working to protect your accounts and information.

May 31, 2016

America First Credit Union Continues Second Quarter Growth with Opening of Jeremy Ranch Branch

Riverdale, UTAH – Utah’s largest credit union, America First Credit Union, continues its growth in second quarter 2016 with the opening of its newest branch location at 3151 W. Kilby Road. Serving members in Park City area and beyond, Jeremy Ranch welcomes members as it officially opens its doors today, Tuesday, May 31. Jeremy Ranch is the fourth America First branch to open thus far in 2016 for a total of 117 branch locations servicing Utah and Nevada. The Jeremy Ranch branch will be led by Branch Manager, Nate Hathaway. A part of the credit union his entire life, Hathaway holds…

May 31, 2016

May’s Give Back Winner! 5/31/16

Every month,America First Credit Union teams up with The Morning Blend to give back to someone making a difference in the community! Today, we meet May's winner, and learn about a new initiative starting at America First! This Segment is Sponsored By: America First Credit Union Source

May 25, 2016

America First Credit Union Launches Innovation Center in Downtown Salt Lake City

Financial institution gives members a voice to shape the “branch of the future,” and the future of banking RIVERDALE, Utah – America First Credit Union, a leading member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution, will launch its newest venture, the America First Credit Union Innovation Center, located in the center of City Creek Center in Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah next month. The America First Innovation Center will not serve as a traditional branch, but a collaborative hub to showcase the latest innovative solutions and give members and consumers a greater voice in shaping how they want to be served in the…

May 23, 2016

Handing out 10,000 dollars in scholarships, Karl Winsness earns High 5 award

Nomination letter sent in by Felicia McClure: I would like to nominate Karl Winsness for a High 5 award, because Karl has started a scholarship for children who have parents that are incarcerated, or who are habitually incarcerated. The scholarship has been mostly funded by Karl himself, he reaches out to get donations, but usually doesn't have much luck. Karl says children are the forgotten victims of crime. When their parents get locked up who do they have, usually no one. And they end up following in the same foot steps as their parents. This scholarship gives children the chance…

May 18, 2016

Get the Most out of Your Credit Union Membership

Work the perks and get the most out of your local credit union membership. Nicole Cypers shares several discounts available through America First Credit Union. Source

May 18, 2016

Watch The Parents of a Preemie Get the Surprise of a Lifetime

Carter Lee Lopez was born four months early in December, at only 24 weeks. He weighed just 2 pounds, before scarily dropping down to 1 pound, 11 ounces after his kidneys shut down. "I was told that he might not survive," mom Breanna Lopez recalls. "That was the scariest day of my life, the thought of my son not surviving a day to see the love this world would bring him." Amazingly, Carter did survive. But a long journey lay ahead for both the tiny little boy and his parents Breanna and husband Robert, a military pilotâ€”and it got even…

May 16, 2016

America First Strolls in Support of 10th Anniversary of West Haven Elementary Cancer Walk

-Joined by the Utah Jazz dancers and Jazz Bear, the credit union encourages community and public to help meet $10,000 goal for 10th annual event May 20- Riverdale, Utah – America First Credit Union will once again join in the cause to raise monies for the American Cancer Society alongside West Haven Elementary School during its 10th Annual Hawk Walk 7 a.m., Friday, May 20. Hosted by West Haven students, the mini Relay-for-Life raises funds for the American Cancer Society. Since its inception in 2007, the Hawk Walk has raised more than $47,000 for the American Cancer Society. As part of…

May 02, 2016

Members Exercise their Democratic Credit Union Privileges

By John B. Lund, President and Chief Executive Officer For 77 years, America First members have voted to elect a volunteer Board of Directors to provide strategic and philosophical guidance that ensures our credit union’s safety, soundness, and ongoing ability to deliver financial value. This democratic exercise takes place at our annual meeting, which was held April 19, 2016 in Ogden, Utah. Joining us were local officials, credit union & industry representatives, and community stakeholders. Lyle Adams, Chair of the Board Elections Committee, oversaw the balloting, during which America First Directors Barney Chapman, Kenlon Reeve, and Michael Roden were elected…