AmeriCU Credit Union Teammate Navigates Success Through CenterState CEO's Leadership Program

Posted on November 30, 2023

CenterState CEO Leadership Graduates

SYRACUSE, NY – NOVEMBER 29, 2023: AmeriCU Credit Union is dedicated to fostering professional growth and excellence. The credit union proudly announces the graduation of Benjamin Mack, Commercial Loan Officer from the prestigious CenterState CEO Leadership Program.

The CenterState CEO Leadership Program enhances management skills, critical thinking, communication, strategic thinking, and business acumen. This program includes professional development, networking opportunities, and resources to inspire individuals in leadership roles.

Mack gained valuable insights from a diverse group of leaders, realizing that the experiences he encountered as a leader were not unique to him. Learning from peers proved to be an enriching resource by sharing experiences and knowledge. Mack demonstrated exceptional leadership potential through the program. His achievement aligns with AmeriCU’s commitment to delivering top-tier financial products and services.

“As our organization develops and expands, I want to grow as a leader in my career. CenterState CEO Leadership Program introduced me to a diverse group of leaders from numerous industries that are making a difference within the footprint AmeriCU serves, says Benjamin Mack, Commercial Loan Officer at AmeriCU. “The instructors were very knowledgeable and shared previous experiences that I put into my daily routine. This program is a great resource for individuals that currently hold leadership roles and those that are new to their position.”

AmeriCU’s commitment to fostering a culture of growth and learning creates an environment that supports the personal and professional development of its team. By investing in its employees’ development, promoting collaboration, engaging with the community, and embracing connections, AmeriCU sets the stage for individual and collective success, creating a positive impact on the lives of its members and the community it serves.  

For more information on AmeriCU Credit Union, visit www.americu.org.

About AmeriCU Credit Union

As a credit union, AmeriCU is a not-for-profit financial institution owned by our members. Serving 24 counties in New York and beyond, AmeriCU provides you with all the products and services you need – often with low or no fees, and better rates. The organization has been serving the local community for over 70 years and, in that time, has grown to more than 160,000 members, 20 financial centers, and $2.7 billion in assets. AmeriCU is located in Central New York and is among the State’s largest, full-service financial cooperatives. For more information, visit www.americu.org.

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