When John Unangst joined Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union in 1976, he knew little about credit unions, but he did realize what could happen if the single-sponsor CU failed.
His no-nonsense approach had perhaps been honed by service in the U.S. Army, including a tour of duty in Vietnam as an artillery ground and air observer. His combat medals include the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Air Medal for Valor.
Back in the civilian world, he had seen companies close their doors and his relatives lose their jobs. When the companies ceased to exist, so did their credit unions. So he quickly decided it was vital to pursue other sponsors, or as FMFCU likes to call them, partnering organizations.
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