This year has been a flurry of activity for the firm, including the naming of a new president and other key management positions, re-branding the company, and renovating and adding onto the Cincinnati-based headquarters.

"We strive for excellent customer service every day," explained DEI Chairman and Founder Richard Grow, "In doing so, we exceed customer's expectations and create long-term partnerships with them as well as a reputable name in the industry. This helps our goal of growing our company and creating an environment where employees can find long-term success and job security."

Travis CU Celebrates 18th Branch

VACAVILLE, Calif. --Travis Credit Union has hosted a grand opening celebration for its 18th branch.

"We were happy to have so many people from the Concord community join us for the event," said TCU President and chief executive officer, Patsy Van Ouwerkerk. "With our new branch, we look forward to better serving the greater Concord area."

TCU Chairman of the Board, Curt Newland spoke of TCU's commitment to the communities it serves through volunteerism, leadership and financial support for local non-profits and community programs.

Travis Credit Union's new Concord branch is a full-service location, offering new accounts and teller services, checking and deposit accounts, consumer and home loans, a walk-up ATM, business services, and investment appointments for consumers and small business owners

Jeanne D'Arc CU Opens Doors to New Branch

LOWELL, Mass. -- Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union is branching out in Methuen, Massachusetts.

Slated to open its doors November 1, this will be the credit union's fifth office in the Merrimack Valley.

"We are opening this office to better serve our existing members and to offer a competitive, alternative banking solution to area residents," said Mark S. Cochran, president of JDCU. "Opening an office in that community will make it easier for our members from Methuen, Haverhill, Bradford, Lawrence, and North Andover to bank with us. We believe we will be able to provide area residents with competitively priced financial products and services that will prove to be attractive to them."

The full service facility will include five teller windows and five Member Service offices. In addition, the lobby will include a flat screen plasma television, a children's area with interactive games, and a state-of-the-art coin machine. The branch also includes two drive-up teller lanes, and a drive-up automated teller machine.

Kathleen Regan, who has 19 years of experience within the local financial industry, has been tapped to manage the branch.

"Members will be able to obtain everything from savings and checking accounts to home equity and mortgage loans at our new office," said Cochran. "The facility will satisfy members' complete financial needs."

Vantage CU Branches Out in East St. Louis

EAST ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- A planned late November opening of Vantage Credit Union's newest full-service branch in East St. Louis is progressing on schedule.

When the new branch doors open, members will be greeted by a larger more efficient facility, with a warm inviting atmosphere and new state-of-the-art technology.

Planning for the new branch began over two years ago, as Vantage CU realized it was fast outgrowing its current branch. The new property will allow the branch to have additional parking and a larger lobby, as well as offer more convenience services for members.

Construction began on the 6,500 square-foot building in May and will be completed by early November. It will serve residents who live or work in St. Clair and Madison counties. With the expansion come added amenities for members, including a second drive-up teller lane, an onsite drive-up ATM, and a new coin counter machine. Employees will be relocating with the branch so members will see familiar faces when they transact their business.

Vantage CU President/CEO and East St. Louis native Hubert Hoosman, is thrilled with current progress of the branch and the growth of business in the area.

"We couldn't be happier to be a part of the current growth taking place in the East St. Louis community," Hoosman said. "I'm excited for our members to experience the new branch and hope they will enjoy more convenient service options."

Catalyst Magazine Honors IBT CEO

ATLANTA -- Catalyst magazine has named Mylle Mangum, CEO of IBT Enterprises, a design, construction and consulting firm for the financial services and specialty retail industries, one of its Top 25 Entrepreneurs.

"I'm honored to receive Catalyst's endorsement as one of the top entrepreneurs in Atlanta," said Mangum. "They have made it their business to inform and connect area entrepreneurs, providing an integral service to the entire Atlanta business community and beyond. This recognition is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of everyone at IBT which has made us so successful."

The magazine included Mangum in its list of 25 entrepreneurs leading small- to mid-sized businesses in metro Atlanta.

In 2003, Mangum joined IBT with a strong background in high-tech, consumer, travel and marketing services. Since then, IBT has achieved 300% organic growth, setting the stage for its recent acquisition of Design Build Concepts, an Atlanta-based design/build firm that specializing in construction of brick and mortar financial facilities. The acquisition increased IBT's portfolio to more than 3,700 design/build projects nationwide.

Prior to IBT, Mangum served as CEO of both True Marketing Services and MMS Incentives after holding executive positions at BellSouth International and Carlson Wagonlit Travel. She has also held senior leadership roles at Holiday Inn Worldwide and General Electric Company.

Mangum currently serves on numerous public company boards of directors, is a member and past president of the Committee of 200, and was WIT's 2004 Woman of the Year in Technology.