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NY CU Foundation Elects Board Officers of 2010


(Albany, NY) – The New York Credit Union Foundation, the charitable arm of the Credit Union Association of New York, recently elected its slate of officers for 2010.

The chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees is Vicki O’Neill, president of ACMG FCU.  Bruno Sementilli, president/CEO of Quorum FCU and Brian Clarke, CFO of Bethpage FCU were elected vice chair and secretary/treasurer, respectively.

Stepping down from the Foundation’s Board of Trustees at the end of 2009 after eight years of service is Nancy Kasprzak-Whitmore, president/CEO of Niagara County’s FCU.

 “Nancy has been such an asset to the growth and development of the Foundation over the years,” said O’Neill. “Her commitment and leadership have been truly exceptional.”

Kasprzak-Whitmore also served as the NYCUF board chairperson in 2008.

 “I am very proud of the Foundation’s accomplishments and look forward to continuing to support the Foundation from the outside,” said Kasprzak-Whitmore.

Rounding out the Foundation’s Board of Trustees are:  Kevin A. Brauer, SVP, Members United Corporate FCU/Northeast Region; Linda Bourgeois, CEO, UFirst FCU; Alfred Frosolone, CEO, Niagara’s Choice FCU; John C. Gibardi, president/CEO, Entertainment Industries FCU; Chris Guild, account consultant manager, CUNA Mutual Group; Gerard Herrling, community volunteer; Shirley Jenkins, secretary/Board of Directors, Municipal CU; Michael Lotz, general manager/CEO, British Airways EFCU; James L. Mack, business development executive, Sunmark FCU; William J. Mellin, president/CEO, Credit Union Association of New York; Christine Peters, CEO, Family First of NY FCU; John Prumo, president/CEO, GPO FCU; and Mike Vadala, president/CEO, The Summit FCU.

The New York Credit Union Foundation serves credit unions, schools and community organizations that help improve the financial literacy and independence of New Yorkers and promote the credit union difference. For more information about the Foundation, visit www.nycuf.org.

                           

Vicki O'Neill, Board Chair   Bruno Sementilli,Vice Chair   Brian Clarke, Secretary/Treas.

        President                          President/CEO                              CFO      

        ACMG FCU                           Quorum FCU                        Bethpage FCU