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AmeriCU CEO says the credit union remains financially strong

Ronald Belle (at podium), president and CEO of Rome–based AmeriCU Credit Union, addresses the organization’s annual membership meeting held March 13. (PHOTO CREDIT: AMERICU CREDIT UNION)

ROME, N.Y. — Rome–based AmeriCU Credit Union “remains financially strong and well-capitalized.” That’s part of the message that Ronald Belle, president and CEO of AmeriCU, delivered to the credit union’s annual membership meeting held March 13. John Stevenson, chairman of the AmeriCU board of directors, also addressed the current membership on the credit union’s financial […]

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ROME, N.Y. — Rome–based AmeriCU Credit Union “remains financially strong and well-capitalized.”

That’s part of the message that Ronald Belle, president and CEO of AmeriCU, delivered to the credit union’s annual membership meeting held March 13. John Stevenson, chairman of the AmeriCU board of directors, also addressed the current membership on the credit union’s financial performance and successes during 2022, per a March 16 news release about the meeting.

As Belle looked ahead to 2023, he reviewed the organization’s growth and financial strength, highlighting what he called the “credit union difference.”

“Being a not-for-profit, credit unions have a different governance model, meaning AmeriCU exists to return value to their collective membership through competitive pricing and enhanced services vs. a small group of stakeholders. This places a higher importance on wisely managing and investing those funds,” Belle said in the release. “At AmeriCU our number one priority is always our members financial well-being and we have several checks and balances in place to ensure the credit union keeps our financial ratios and key performance indicators balanced. Our strategic team stays attune to market shifts and meets on a regular basis to make adjustments as needed.”

As for operational highlights in 2022, AmeriCU noted its new logo and brand, an updated modern financial-center design, interactive teller machines, online chat feature, redesigned credit cards, and rewards program. AmeriCU also was voted a “Best Company” to work for in New York State, the credit union added.

Eric Reinhardt