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Reflecting on 100 Years of First Class: Mischelle Fisher

Mischelle Fisher, Employee since 2016 Mischelle Fisher joined First Class Credit Union on August 3, 2016, as a Member Service Representative. Over the past eight years, she has found joy in helping members, appreciating the one-on-one connections that make her role so rewarding. During her time at the credit union,... View Article

Reflecting on 100 Years of First Class: Lance Coles

Lance Coles, Board Member since 2008 Lance Coles has been a member of our credit union since 1978, and his long-standing commitment shows in every decision he makes on the board. “I want to be a voice for the members and help the credit union grow,” Lance says. Over the... View Article

Reflecting on 100 Years of First Class: Mitzi Patton

Mitzi Patton, Former Employee of 25 Years Mitzi Patton began her career at the credit union in 1998 as a receptionist and dedicated 25 years to serving members and staff. Looking back, some of her favorite memories are the fun events held for Member Appreciation Day, which brought the community... View Article

Reflecting On 100 Years of First Class: Craig Doster

After retiring from the U.S.P.S., Craig Doster was inspired to continue serving his community. “I read in the credit union newsletter about becoming a board member, reached out to a current member, and thought it would be a great opportunity to serve,” he recalls. Craig was elected to the board... View Article

Reflecting On 100 Years of First Class: Al Downey

Al Downey has been a member of our credit union since 1963, joining the Postal Workers Credit Union simply because it was in the post office building where he worked. Over the years, he’s experienced firsthand how convenient and helpful the credit union can be. “Borrowing money was convenient. Transfer... View Article

Reflecting On 100 Years of First Class: Kent Strawn

Kent Strawn began his career at Des Moines Postal Credit Union on August 1, 1978, after working as a Credit Union Consultant for the Iowa Credit Union League. Over the next 40 years, Kent was employed at the credit union, serving as CEO for many of those years, and guiding... View Article

Thank You to Larry Moore for 25 Years of Service

We want to take a moment to recognize Larry Moore, who recently stepped down from our board of directors after 25 years of dedicated service to First Class Community Credit Union. As our longest-tenured board member, Larry played a key role in shaping the credit union’s success, serving in various... View Article