ALBANY, NY (07/07/2010)(readMedia)-- Vicki O'Neill, Syracuse resident and CEO of ACMG Federal Credit Union, was named a 2010 Outstanding Professional by the Credit Union Association of New York at their 2010 Annual Meeting and Convention held recently in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Outstanding Professional honors are awarded to individuals whose lifes passion is credit unions, as demonstrated by hard work, dedication and success. O'Neill won the award in the asset category of $50 million or less.

"Vicki's contributions to ACMG, the credit union movement in New York State and her community are exemplary and have distinguished her as an Outstanding Professional," said the Association's President/CEO William J. Mellin.

In 1979, O'Neill began her career at the credit union; 10 years later, she stepped into the role of CEO. O'Neill has led the growth of ACMG Federal Credit Union from $12 million in assets with 3,200 members to over $46 million in assets with more than 8,000 members. She has also overseen the purchase and development of three offices, grown the credit union's charter through the addition of more than 75 businesses and associations, achieved an underserved area designation and vastly expanded the credit union's service offerings to its membership and staff.

O'Neill's contributions to the credit union movement include serving as a council member of the Association's Central New York Chapter since 1990, a member of the Supervisory Committee for Members United Corporate Federal Credit Union, a board member of UsNet since 2003 and chairperson of the New York Credit Union Foundation.

In her community, O'Neill dedicates significant time to financial education. She launched a student banking program at Bishop's Academy at Holy Family School, teaches financial education classes for middle school and high school students and serves as a board member for the area's largest eldercare provider. She is also the chairperson of the Workplace Competency Committee of Solvay Public Library and is very involved in her church, serving as the chair of its finance committee.

ACMG Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1953. As of Dec.31, 2009, the credit union had over $46 million in assets and more than 8,000 members. For more information about ACMG FCU, please visit www.acmgfcu.org.

The Credit Union Association of New York has served as the trade association for the state's credit unions for 93 years. New York credit unions have assets of more than $50 billion and 4.4 million members. To learn more about the Association, visit www.cuany.org.

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Posted Wednesday July 07, 2010 at 07:37 pm by Credit Union Association of New York
Last Updated Wednesday August 25, 2010 at 09:13 am