MERIDEN, Conn.–The Connecticut Credit Union League honored three people for their outstanding contributions to the CU Community during its annual meeting here. Board election results were also announced.
Honored during the event were:
- Marco Signorello, president/CEO, Hartford Municipal EFCU, who was named 2016 Connecticut Credit Union Outstanding Professional.
- Gloria J. Myers, board Secretary and supervisory committee chairperson, Hartford FCU, who was named 2016 Connecticut Credit Union Volunteer of the Years
- Dean Marchessault, president/CEO, American Eagle Financial CU, who was named 2016 Advocate of the Year, recognizing exemplary political advocacy efforts.
“It is outstanding to see the incredible efforts of Connecticut’s credit unions providing great member service, innovative marketing, and exemplary advocacy,” said Jill Nowacki, president/CEO of the league. “An appreciated change to our ceremony this year allowed award recipients to share with the audience some of the secrets to their success.”
Honored throughout the annual meeting was longtime league employee and credit union advocate Bob Powers, who is entering retirement. In his more than 20 years serving credit unions, Powers always sought the success of Connecticut’s CUs and the entire movement, the CULC said.
During the annual business meeting, members of the league re-elected Mark Cornacchio of First Bristol FCU, Vincent Ciambriello of Sikorsky Financial CU, and Michael Williamson of Greater Hartford Police FCU to the board. The reorganization meeting named Michael Hinchey of Wepawaug-Flagg FCU as chair; Vincent Ciambriello of Sikorsky Financial CU as vice chair; Gail Todd of Greenwich Municipal EFCU as secretary; and Mark Cornacchio of First Bristol FCU as treasurer.
During the league’s 82nd Annual Meeting & Partner Expo, which was themed “Come Together,” more than 45 exhibitors offering services to help remove barriers, increase awareness, and foster service excellence for credit unions participated in the expo for nearly 200 credit union attendees.