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MacDill FCU Names Loss Prevention AVP

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TAMPA, Fla. -MacDill Federal Credit Union (MFCU) has named Larry Harvill assistant vice president of loss prevention. Harvill, who has over 20 years of experience in default and collection management in the financial services industry will oversee MFCU's Collection and Loss Prevention departments. Harvill comes to MFCU from Suncoast Schools...

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