BRUNSWICK, Maine – A long-serving CU president has retired, while in another state two CUs have nearly completed their merger.
In Maine, after more than 30 years, Roger Sirois has retired as president of Atlantic Federal Credit Union. Scott Chretien is the credit union’s CEO.
Sirois began with the credit union as a teller and in 2008 was named CEO. During his career he oversaw a merger with York County FCU and growth to approximately $750 million in assets. He also served on the boards of the Maine league and CUSO Home Lending.
“I wish all the people I have worked with the best and feel confident that Atlantic will continue to be successful and an integral part of our community,” said Sirois.
Added Chretien, “Roger has played a critical role in the growth and success of Atlantic Federal Credit Union, and his commitment to all Maine credit union members has always been a priority. I congratulate him on his accomplishments and thank him for helping to build an outstanding organization.”
Merger in Virginia
Separately, in Virginia, Call FCU said it will soon complete the merging in of River Trace Credit Union. The credit unions announced their intent to merge in mid-2019, the River Trace membership approved the deal on Oct. 30, and the merger will be official on Feb. 3.
“I look forward to our combined organization delivering on our shared purpose, helping members improve their financial health,” says John West, CEO and president of Call FCU.
Following the merger, the former River Trace Credit Union branch on Staples Mill Road in Richmond will become a seventh Call Federal branch location available to all members, and all former River Trace members will now also have access to Call Federal’s wide range of loan products and savings opportunities, mobile banking and enhanced card controls apps, and dedicated team of Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors, the credit union said.
The $16.8-million River Trace Credit Union has approximately 1,400 members. The $404-million Call FCU has approximately 30,300 members.