AUGUSTA, Ga. – Peach State FCU celebrated the completion of its renovated Gracewood branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house event.
“We’re excited to present the newly renovated branch to local officials and our members with this celebration,” said Peach State’s President/CEO, Marshall Boutwell. “The ribbon-cutting ceremony marks our dedication to serve our Augusta area member-owners with a top of the line facility.”
The branch was previously home to Richmond Community FCU, which merged with Peach State FCU last summer.
Former Richmond Community FCU Board members Jeff Padgett, Bob Bradford, Brewtie Lawton and Clarence Canada offered congratulations to the staff and members, and assisted with the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Mrs. Neita Mulherin, wife of the late Brian J. Mulherin, Sr., was also in attendance. Mr. Mulherin, former Director Emeritus, was remembered at the event for his contributions and years of service to the community and Richmond Community FCU.
The Gracewood branch, originally built in 2008, underwent extensive renovations by Howe Construction, Inc. to improve the floor plan. The goal was to provide additional office space and update the interior design, making it consistent with the Peach State brand.
The renovation included a transitional teller line designed to give the member-facing employees more space, as well as new offices, lighting, furniture and art work. Other changes were in reworking the back of house area to renovate and open up restrooms to members as well as upgrade the break room and back offices.