JACKSON, Mich.--American 1 Credit Union has appointed Cheryl Schantz to its Board of Directors.
Schantz, of Horton, previously worked for American 1 Credit Union as Vice President of Human Resources from 2013-2018. She then retired from the credit union as a full-time employee but stayed on part-time as the Director of Organizational Development from 2018-2020. Prior to her time at American 1, Schantz had over 20 years of financial industry experience.
Schantz has previously served on the Board of Governors for Jackson Preparatory and Early College. She has also coordinated multiple outreach initiatives for Westwinds and Radiant Church, was a financial literacy teacher, and served on many local boards and clubs – including Junior Achievement, Hanover-Horton Athletic Boosters, the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, and our very own Community 1 Cooperative.
“On behalf of the Executive Team and the American 1 Board of Directors, we are excited to welcome Cheryl to our team,” said Martha Fuerstenau, President and CEO of American 1. “Cheryl brings many years of experience in the financial industry, as well as strong leadership skills and a passion for Jackson County and the surrounding communities. We also want to thank Al Eichenberg for his dedication and tenure on the American 1 Board since 1993.”