TOTOWA, N.J. — North Jersey Federal Credit Union has recently promoted Maria Alves-Schemetow to vice president of marketing. A graduate of William Paterson University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, Alves-Schemetow joined NJFCU in September of 2004 as marketing director and was later promoted to marketing/operations director in April of 2005. In her current position she will lead, manage, develop and execute the NJFCU marketing and business development strategy as it relates to the credit union's business strategy. "Maria's creative vision is a tremendous asset to NJFCU. Her extensive marketing background and leadership skills continue to assist NJFCU in reaching its long-term strategic goals," said NJFCU President/CEO Lourdes Garcia.