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AmeriCU Credit Union, Rome, N.Y., recognized several employees in the second quarter for their achievements, outstanding service and retirement. Member Relations Advisor Brandi Jefferson was presented with the AmeriCU spotlight on success employee recognition award this month. Jefferson was selected by a committee of employees. Jefferson received a special presentation in the monthly staff meeting, a framed certificate of recognition, a $100 American Express gift card, a desk trophy and will sit on the committee to vote for the next quarterly award selection. Manager of Asset Quality Nancy Smith announced her retirement after 35 years of service. Chief Audit Executive Mark Livesey was designated as certified internal auditor. Tom Birdsall, member financial adviser, AmeriCU Services, LLC and AmeriCU Capital Management was recently qualified to become an investment adviser by passing the Uniform Adviser Law Examination.

First Financial Federal Credit Union, Wall, N.J., announced that Deborah Donato celebrated 40 years of employment at the credit union. Donato is the CUDL Business Development Officer. Throughout her 40 years of employment Donato has held positions from student loan officers to assistant branch manager to training and business development manager. Donato holds certifications in training for BDST and CUNA sales strategies. She is also a certified trainer in Schneider sales and management program.