Midwest

The $816 million Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union in Rochester, Minn., announced Kenneth L. Kurth has been honored as a Credit Union Builder through the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation for his esteemed dedication and faithful service to MEFCU as a board of director since 2005. The strategic vision and leadership Kurth has provided through times of considerable growth and expansion of the credit union's product line and branch office development has been key to the financial and strategic success of the organization.

Matt Daniels, member advisor II at the $1.9 billion Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union based in St. Paul, Minn., was named a Top 20 Under 40 Young Professional by the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Echo Press. Daniels and other recipients will be honored by the chamber and community newspaper at the chamber's annual banquet and celebration. Daniels has worked at Affinity Plus for five years, first as a member advisor and teller, then advancing to operations, compliance and now consumer lending.