Maryland and District of Columbia Credit Union Association Inc.

08/12/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/12/2024 09:39

Andrews FCU Holds 76th Annual Meeting

Andrews Federal Credit Union recently elected new board members and awarded $55,000 in scholarship funds during its recent annual meeting.

The meeting, which recapped the credit union's successes of the 2023 year, was led by Andrews Federal Board Chair Kenneth McKinney and President/CEO Ken Orgeron.

During the meeting, three credit union directors were re-elected to serve three-year terms on the Andrews Federal board.

  • Kenneth McKinney - Current Board Chair. Retired United States Air Force Colonel. Chief Operating Officer for Hawkins Group LLC.
  • Harold Springs - Supervisory Committee Chair. Retired United States Air Force Colonel.
  • Natasha Taylor - Board of Directors, Policy and Bylaws Committee and CUSO Committee. Active Duty United States Air Force Colonel.

"At Andrews Federal, we are fortunate to have the support of exceptional, knowledgeable volunteers," said Ken Orgeron, President and CEO of Andrews Federal Credit Union. "Their commitment of time and their freely shared expertise makes Andrews Federal a strong, secure, mission-focused financial institution."

Andrews Federal continued its support of education by providing ten $5,000 scholarships to incoming college freshmen. This year's scholarship funds doubled the previous amounts Andrews Federal awarded to students, signifying the credit union's ongoing commitment to providing educational resources for members. The credit union also offered support for working families by providing $500 in summer camp funds for ten students.

According to Chief Operating Officer Damita Robinson, the increased scholarship funding is a reflection of the credit union's commitment to education. "Education provides a path forward for young people to achieve their long-term goals," Robinson said. "Andrews Federal is committed to supporting education and providing students and families the resources they need to advance and achieve."