Members 1st FCU Associates Recognized for Outstanding Achievements  

Information provided by Members 1st FCU

 Members 1st Federal Credit Union is proud to announce several associates were recognized with prestigious awards in the second quarter of 2024. They were honored by regional and national community and media partners for their dedication, innovation and excellence. 

The following associates were recognized: 

Michael Wilson, President and CEO, was named to Lehigh Valley Business’s Power List for Banking, Finance, Accounting and Wealth Management, recognizing his continued leadership efforts for Members 1st and the credit union industry.

Kyle Cooper, Multimedia Specialist; Nicholas Garisto, Multimedia Specialist; Whitney Foote, Marketing Manager; and Allison Bush, Marketing Specialist, were awarded a bronze Telly Award for their work on the video “A Members 1st Adoption Story.” The video captured the story of the Logan family, who used a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) to adopt their daughter, Jeanie. 

Chad Stine, Vice President of Relationship Management, was honored with the inaugural Emerging Leader Award from the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce. Chad is dedicated to mentoring others, building strong relationships, providing unparalleled experiences and giving back to the Lebanon Valley community. 

Katlyn Derr, Union Deposit Branch Manager, was named to the Central Penn Business Journal’s Women to Watch list. Through her volunteerism, commitment to member service and goal of creating valuable connections throughout the community for a better future, Katlyn is a growing presence in Central Pennsylvania.

“The achievements of these associates go above and beyond their daily responsibilities, and we are proud to have such outstanding individuals as part of our faM1ly who truly embody the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” These recognitions reflect the hard work, creativity and dedication to serving our members that define our credit union. Congratulations to all the winners,” said Chad Adams, Chief Relationship Officer.