KALAMAZOO, MI (December 21, 2012) — Charles Cornelius, President and CEO of Educational Community Credit Union (ECCU), is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Keith Sargeant as Branch Manager for the credit union’s Three Rivers Branch located at 811 West Michigan Avenue.
Sargeant’s new responsibilities include managing the daily operations and supervision of personnel for the Three Rivers Branch. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Davenport College as well as an Associate Degree in Business from Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Keith offers 16 years of experience in the financial industry. Most recently, he served as a Financial Services Representative at the credit union, where he assisted in operations, sales, training and goal attainment. His previous industry experience also includes serving as Senior Relationship Banker at LaSalle Bank in Kalamazoo, where he received several recognitions and awards for providing excellent customer service.
“I love working with the Three Rivers community, helping our members meet their financial goals,” says Keith. “I’m excited to serve as their new Branch Manager. I look forward to this new chapter in my career and feel like this is definitely where I belong.”
Keith is an active parent volunteer within the Schoolcraft Community Schools system, helping with Band Boosters, the district’s drama productions, and coaching his son’s Battle of the Books team. He and his wife, Christine, reside in Schoolcraft with their three children.
Established in 1935, the credit union exceeds $383 million in assets and provides a full-range of financial products and services to more than 35,000 members in the greater educational community, including employees, students, teachers, faculty and their families throughout 21 counties in Michigan. ECCU members feel right at home. Visit eccu1.org to learn for yourself why ECCU just feels right.