Expansion Marks Second Branch in Pasco County and Seventeenth Branch Overall for Credit Union

April 22, 2014 (Land O’ Lakes, Fla.) – Achieva Credit Union has brought “banking for good” to the Land O’ Lakes community with its newest branch located in Collier Commons, on the corner of Collier Parkway and State Road 54 (2115 Collier Parkway). The branch will offer a full suite of banking and lending services. Six employees have been hired to staff the new branch, and Jennifer Capo will serve as branch manager.

“I am excited to be involved in Achieva’s growth into the Land O’ Lakes market,” said Capo. “It is an exciting time for all of us as we introduce not only our banking services, but also our Achieva core values and commitment to community involvement.”

The branch is outfitted with state-of-the-art technology and iPads in the waiting area. The new branch also features free-standing teller pods, which eliminate lines and bring the Achieva tellers out from ‘behind the glass’ so they can interact face-to-face with members, creating a more personalized banking experience.

“Land O’ Lakes is a good match for Achieva,” said Gary Regoli, President/CEO of Achieva Credit Union. “We understand the growth taking place throughout Pasco County, and welcome the opportunity to bring the Achieva banking experience to this burgeoning community. We look forward to introducing Land O’ Lakes residents to our new branch prototype and scope of financial services, as well as becoming their good neighbor and partner in the community.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Achieva Credit Union to our community,“ said Meredith Kleker, Executive Director of the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce. “Building a solid base of financial institutions in Land O’ Lakes is important for both our residential and business communities.”

“Since Achieva first opened in Pasco County, we have come to learn how committed the entire organization is to being a strong community partner,” continued Kleker. “There is no doubt that their involvement with the chamber and other local organizations will benefit the Land O’ Lakes community.”

The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will be welcoming Achieva to the community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 2 at 8:30 a.m. A grand opening celebration will follow on May 3 with a wide array of opening festivities for all to enjoy from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

About Achieva Credit Union. Achieva Credit Union was founded in 1937 in Pinellas County. Today, it is rated a Superior 5-Star credit union by BauerFinancial and has $1 billion in assets and eighteen branches serving more than 102,000 members. Anyone who lives or works in Charlotte, Collier, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota Counties, or whose family member has an Achieva Credit Union account can bank with Achieva. For more information please visit www.achievacu.com.