BROOMALL, Pa. — Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union has recently promoted Richard V. Durante Jr. to vice president of education.
"Education and financial literacy plays an important role at the credit union and in the communities we serve. Through Rick's efforts and involvement, he helped elevate FMFCU in the educational community. Surely he will continue to have a viable, visible role in helping further FMFCU's educational cause," said FMFCU President/CEO John D. Unangst.
As part of his new responsibilities, Durante will oversee the newly formed Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation by serving as its executive director. The Foundation is committed to helping children, families and others attain strong personal finance skills, and support youth education and charitable causes within the community. The Foundation will provide funding for post-secondary scholarships, in-school financial literacy programs, educational field trips, educator awards, grants and Delco Hi-Q support.
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Durante will continue to oversee and manage FMFCU's Learning and Development department along with its youth and employee education programs. He will continue to represent the credit union within its partnering Delaware County elementary, middle and high schools. During the educational seminars, Durante and other credit union representatives teach students how to be financially savvy. To date, FMFCU has reached over 7,000 students.
In addition to being involved with FMFCU's youth education programs, Durante has been closely associated with the Delco Hi-Q competition since 2004. Currently, he is director of the scholastic competition, which is now in its 60th season. Hi-Q is the nation's longest running academic quiz competition.
For having the highest increase in students reached through financial literacy lessons, Durante was recognized by the National Youth Involvement Board in 2006, and honored by the Interboro Education Association as an Outstanding Volunteer in 2007 for bridging the gap between community and school.
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