Coast Central Credit Union announced that the fall 2019 round of its CCCU Dean G. Christensen Community Investment Program is now open. A total of $100,000 is available to support local organizations throughout its tri-county area. Grant amounts range from $3,000 to $25,000. The giving program was created in 2008, and since then has awarded a total of over $1.2 million to 120 organizations throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties. Recent grant recipients have included Family Resource Center of the Redwoods, Humboldt Senior Resource Center, and Lewiston Community Services District. Applications may be obtained online at coastccu.org under the …
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Coast Central Credit Union (CCCU) announced that Mandy Marquez has been appointed to the newly created role of Senior Commercial Lending Officer, reporting to VP, Chief Credit Officer Bob Moore. Marquez joins the Member Business Services team, which provides full-service business banking based at CCCU’s Eureka Downtown location at 4th & F streets. She is available to serve business members throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties with a complete array of loan products, including commercial real estate, vehicle and equipment loans, working capital, and more. Marquez brings nearly 20 years of local lending experience to Coast Central, most recently …
Coast Central Credit Union announced that Melissa Collins has been appointed Manager, Member Services of its Eureka Downtown location at 4th & F Streets, reporting to VP, Member Services Kristin Blair. Collins will oversee 10 employees and have responsibility for operations, lending, and new member opportunities at the credit union’s newest Member Services Branch, which opened in June 2018. The location also features Member Business Services and Financial & Retirement Planning. Collins brings with her 15 years of financial institution experience in management, lending, and investments. She most recently served as Deposit/Payments Relationship Manager at US Bank’s Henderson Center Branch, …
Coast Central Credit Union President/CEO James T. Sessa announced that its Board of Directors has approved $100,000 in grants to eight local organizations for its spring 2019 round of community giving. Coast Central also supports its communities through sponsorship, college scholarship, and employee volunteer programs. Spring recipients include: Del Norte County $25,000: Family Resource Center of the Redwoods for a truck for food pick-ups/drop offs (over 1,500 families in need impacted) Humboldt County $24,000: Affordable Homeless Housing for a mobile hygiene station (over 1,500 homeless individuals impacted) $12,200: Humboldt Youth Soccer for new goals (1,100 youth impacted) $8,000: Adult Day …
Coast Central Credit Union announced that John C. Gracyalny has been appointed Vice President, Digital Member Services, reporting to President/CEO James T. Sessa. Gracyalny is responsible for the organization’s online and mobile banking products, its Member Support Center including check processing and ACH, and its Credit/Debit Card Services Department. Gracyalny brings over 30 years of California credit union experience to Coast Central, most recently serving as Vice President – Information Technology at SafeAmerica Credit Union in Pleasanton in the Bay Area. Throughout his varied career, Gracyalny has successfully developed cutting-edge technology solutions, additionally bringing expertise in strategic planning and financial …
Coast Central Credit Union President/CEO James T. Sessa, announced that, together with generous support from its members, a total of $13,475 has been donated to Camp Fire relief efforts in Paradise. Coast Central made a $11,275 donation to non-profit TLK Foundation, a partner of Yuba City-based Sierra Central Credit Union, with several branches in Butte County. The Foundation’s commitment is that 100% of funds collected through donations will be distributed to Camp Fire survivors. Coast Central also made a $2,200 contribution to Butte County Toys for Tots for the purchase of toys for children directly affected by the Camp Fire. …
Eureka – Coast Central Credit Union (CCCU) President/CEO James T. Sessa, announced that its Board of Directors has approved $50,000 in grants to six local organizations as part of its Community Investment Program: $11,000: Humboldt County Special Olympics for transportation and lodging costs for its athletes $10,000: Farmers Market’s North Coast Growers Association for a truck for operations and safety equipment $10,000: Trinity Food Outreach to expand the food bank and replace the refrigeration/freezer unit $7,000: Blue Lake School for Chromebooks for a classroom $7,000: Humboldt Bay Fire Department for a thermal imaging camera $5,000: Humboldt Library Foundation for …
A small number of members are receiving text messages claiming to be from Coast Central Credit Union, and directing them to call a local number. If they do call that number, they are warned that their direct deposit has been cancelled, and that they need to input their credit card number for verification. These texts are not from Coast Central, and are an attempt to steal your account information. As a reminder, Coast Central will never use your card information to verify your identity. We will only contact you at the contact information you have on file with us. Please …
Coast Central Credit Union was recently voted Best Credit Union and Best Place to Get a Loan, in an annual poll conducted by the area’s daily regional newspaper, The Times-Standard. According to President and CEO Dean G. Christensen, this is the 16th year Coast Central has been honored to receive the Best Credit Union award, and the 2nd year receiving Best Place to Get a Loan. Christensen said, “We are committed to providing our members with quality financial products and outstanding service, so receiving these accolades means a lot. It shows us that our members appreciate our efforts and it reinforces …
Five community grants totaling $50,000 have been awarded by Coast Central Credit Union. This was announced today by Dean G. Christensen, the credit union’s President/CEO. To date, the credit union has awarded $950,000 to 80 worthwhile community organizations. As part of its Community Investment Program, the credit union’s volunteer Board of Directors approved the following community awards: $13,989 to the Trinity County Life Support, to support the purchase of a Stryke battered-powered gurney to assist with emergency medical care. $10,200 to the Wild Souls Ranch to support the service horses used with foster youth and adopted youth. $10,096 to the …