CEO Spotlight – Mike Akers, FLAG Credit Union

Mike Akers first stepped into the monetary trade in 2003 and spent the following 16 years growing his information and love for credit score unions. He earned each an undergraduate and a Masters diploma from Florida Atlantic College in Boca Raton, and subsequently grew to become a Group Growth Licensed Monetary Counselor and a Credit Union Growth Educator.

All through his profession, Akers has confirmed himself to be an completed monetary gross sales and advertising skilled, an skilled strategist and a robust chief that evokes his crew to try for greatness.

In February 2019, he was named CEO of FLAG Credit Union. FLAG Credit Union is a not-for-revenue monetary cooperative that was chartered in 1960 to serve the staff of the Florida Division of Agriculture and Client Providers (FDACS) and their households. Whereas they’ve expanded their membership to permit others to affix their credit score union household, they proceed to focus on their proud roots and ongoing dedication to the FDACS.

In his first 12 months as CEO, the credit score union noticed membership develop greater than double the nationwide common for a credit score union of their asset class, whereas growing their internet value by 8.25% via expense discount, renegotiating contracts and growing earnings via mortgage progress and money movement administration.

After the state legalized hemp manufacturing, Akers labored to supply solutions and choices for farmers trying to take the correct steps ahead. He spoke on the Hemp 850 Convention to teach 250+ attendees on how one can develop a profitable, professional relationship with a monetary establishment.

With that in thoughts, Akers mentioned, “I see FLAG Credit Union taking all the appropriate steps to serve members and potential members now and into the longer term – embracing each a excessive-tech and excessive-contact strategy to service.”

The credit score union serves a various inhabitants throughout the complete state of Florida and is regularly dedicated to serving the underserved. FLAG CU has intensively centered on enhancing the infrastructure of their digital surroundings making it attainable to financial institution with a small, native establishment with out sacrificing comfort.

To be taught extra about FLAG Credit Union, go to www.flagcu.com or on Fb.