WASHINGTON–The Defense Credit Union Council has named three people to its Hall of Honor.
The Hall of Honor was established in 2000 as a means of recognizing those individuals whose exceptional contributions over the years have made a significant difference to Defense and the defense credit union community.
“This prestigious award highlights the outstanding accomplishments of leaders, volunteers, management and staff alike, whose efforts and endless support of the credit union movement and DCUC epitomize the Council’s values and philosophy of ‘Serving Those Who Serve Our Country’,” the DCUC said.
Named to the Hall of Honor were:
- Richard “Dick” Ardisson from Abound Credit Union, Radcliffe, Ky. The DCUC said Ardisson was selected for his dedicated service to his credit union for the past 22 years. “Ardisson has played a vital role in moving Abound CU forward, as it continues to grow and thrive. Abound CU is a leader in financial education and provides critical support for veteran and military families,” DCUC said. “Ardisson has contributed to this success and helped ensure Abound CU’s continued financial stability as it grew in assets and membership. In addition to his contributions to Abound CU, Ardisson tirelessly advocates for financial education and promotes the benefits of credit unions to the military families across Kentucky.”
- Brigadier General Frank Cardile, chairman of Andrews Federal Credit Union in Suitland, Md., is being recognized for “his incredible leadership and guidance over the past 27 years,” DCUC said. “Cardile retired from the United States Air Force after a 30-year career and chose to continue supporting service members at Andrews FCU. During his time as a volunteer board member, he has guided Andrews FCU through a period of unprecedented growth and expansion. As Andrews FCU continues to provide new products to their members, Cardile ensured focus always stayed on the needs of the military community that Andrews FCU serves. Additionally, Cardile has actively supported DCUC by attending the Overseas and Annual conferences and voicing his support at other industry events.”
- Mary Ann Melchers of ABNB Federal Credit Union, Chesapeake, Va. “Melchers has dedicated more than 55 years to the credit union movement. She has led the way not only for women, as the first woman to chair the board of directors at ABNB’s predecessor NBNFCU, but also propelled ABNB FCU into the digital age of financial services. Every decision Melchers has made is founded on what is best for ABNB’s membership and under her stewardship, ABNB FCU is on pace to become a one-billion-dollar institution,” DCUC said. “Her passion for the credit union movement and serving the defense community is unmatched and truly a part of her DNA. She is also long-term supporter of DCUC, attending conferences, serving on committees, and actively supporting the defense credit union community over the years.”
Delayed Induction
The DCUC noted that under normal circumstances it would induct honorees into its Hall of Honor at its Annual Conference each year. However, with this year’s conference taking place virtually, DCUC said it will postponed honoring these individuals until the 2021 Annual Conference in Naples, Fla.