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Community Impact

Our philosophy of “people helping people” can be seen in our daily interactions with members or serving our local community.

Supporting Our Local Communities

Georgia United Credit Union takes great pride in being an active and responsible member of the communities we serve. Every year we support events and programs that focus on strengthening our school systems, financial literacy and helping our communities.

Volunteering

All Georgia United team members are given three paid volunteer days each year to serve at credit union-sponsored programs or for a charitable organization of their choice. Don’t be surprised to find our team members volunteering at a local elementary school career day or rolling up their sleeves for service organizations.

Financial Education

We are passionate about furthering financial literacy in our communities. Our team members can be found hosting educational seminars—both online and in person—to help teach important financial skills like money management, budgeting, investing and more. If you need a speaker for your community group, school or business, we'd love to connect with you.

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More through our foundation

The Georgia United Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to improving the quality of life for children and families in the communities we serve. Our Foundation partners with Georgia United Credit Union team members and volunteers to fund and deliver impactful programs across the state including:

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I'm so appreciative of the "mission in action" behind the staff at Georgia United Credit Union. The staff at Georgia United are a living embodiment of giving back to the community and for that, the Y is truly grateful. Your gift of dollars and time has a big impact for many in our community's mind, body, and spirit.
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Georgia United aides the community they serve with services like feeding the community, a toy drive during Christmas and more.
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Thank you so much for this grant. It will really go a long way to help us provide meals to the children in our community.
- Jill E., Hearts Against Hunger
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Georgia United is very helpful to the community. I always see them giving back, helping young students who are in school and helping young families. Georgia United is a great credit union that I love.
- Uwannia L., Member, Georgia United Credit Union
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We rely on support from community partners like Georgia United Credit Union. With their funding, we will serve so many families during these trying times. Filling basic needs, like diapers, for families makes such a difference. Collaborations and partners are what help make our communities stronger.
- Jan Ruth M., Director of Giving, Helping Mamas

Georgia United Credit Union Announces Leadership Team Expansion

Apr 18, 2023

DULUTH, GA – Georgia United Credit Union is proud to announce three key senior vice president promotions as the organization continues to refine its leadership team to meet the challenges of an ever-evolving credit union landscape.

Mindi Greenland has been promoted to senior vice president of people and development.

Mindi Greenland has been promoted to senior vice president of people and development. In this role, Greenland is responsible for identifying and implementing long-range strategic talent management to ensure the achievement of Georgia United’s people goals and objectives. Greenland will work to enhance the overall team member experience by planning, creating and implementing the credit union’s human resource best practices in the areas of talent identification, talent development and talent management. Greenland will retain all existing human resources functions and inherit the management of the credit union’s learning department.  This position reports to Chief People Officer Carolina King.

“She is the keeper of our team member experience,” said King.  “She is a consummate consumer of education in the human resources field. A 16-year veteran of our credit union, she has been instrumental in helping shape our award-wining culture.”

Brad Hutchinson has been promoted to senior vice president of information systems.

Brad Hutchinson has been promoted to senior vice president of information systems. In this role, Hutchinson is responsible for directing the activities and strategies of the Business Solutions team to provide core applications support and software development. This role has oversight responsibilities for the Digital Services Committee and the overall direction of the credit union’s application development.  This position reports to Chief Information and Operations Officer Mark Bartholomew.

“Brad is one of those people that likes to solve problems,” said Bartholomew. “He is inquisitive. And he likes order. Most importantly, he understands the voice of our members when they engage us through our digital channels.”

Andrew Woodman has been promoted to senior vice president of mortgage lending and loan trading.

Andrew Woodman has been promoted to senior vice president of mortgage lending and loan trading. In this role Woodman oversees the mortgage lending strategy, processes, products, and member and team member experiences as well as managing the loan trading needs of the credit union. This role assumes responsibility for the profitability, performance, growth, and overall success of the mortgage loan portfolio, loan servicing, participation and whole loan sale goals, rules and regulations and mortgage sales. This position reports to Chief Lending Officer Stephanie Walker.

“Andy is results-driven,” said Walker. “Georgia United has experienced four record years of mortgage production during his tenure as vice president of mortgage lending, and seven of his team members have been promoted within the department.”

These key promotions represent Georgia United’s commitment to best serving its members.

“We are pleased to promote these three exceptional leaders and we are blessed to have such a strong internal talent pool to draw from,” said Georgia United President and CEO Debbie Smith.  “I am extremely proud of Mindi, Brad and Andy as they reach the next level of their careers, and I know that they have the expertise to continue our work as we transform the member experience at Georgia United. We look forward to all we can achieve together now and in the future.”

About Georgia United Credit Union

Georgia United Credit Union is an award-winning financial leader and partner in education. Headquartered in Duluth, Georgia United is ranked as one of the state’s largest credit unions with $1.8 billion in assets and over 150,000 members. As a full-service financial institution, they offer competitive products and services for every stage of life. Visit gucu.org to learn more.