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Our Mission Statement

The Darden Employees Federal Credit Union is a financial institution owned and operated by its members. Our mission is to provide superior personalized financial services while promoting fiscal education and responsibility.  Our goal is to be the primary financial institution of our members.

 

The credit union was originally formed in 1968 by the employees of Orlando Sentinel to provide member owned financial services. Over the years, services were extended to additional Tribune Company holdings and other media related entities.  In 2009, the opportunity developed to expand our field of membership and secure the support of a new core sponsor; Darden Restaurants, Inc.  The transition was completed by year end and Darden Employees Federal Credit Union was established.

DEFCU combines the expertise of a large financial institution with more personalized service. We offer a broad array of individual financial products and services.
 
What are Credit Unions
Credit Unions are not-for-profit financial institutions, owned and operated by the members. Members pool their money and make loans to each other. And since credit unions are not-for-profit, earnings are distributed to members either in the form of better rates on savings or rebates on loans, or are invested in new or improved services for its members.
 
Who Owns the Credit Union
You do. Once you deposit money into a share/savings account at the credit union, you become a member and a shareholder. Eligible members can then vote for the credit union's Board of Directors chosen from the membership. They serve on a voluntary basis.
 
Staff and Volunteers

Staff

Jim Kasch CEO
Deby Seymour VP of Branch Services
Rose Birch Asst. VP of Branch Services
Diane Maxam Teller
Linda Newberry Teller
Pat Smith Float Employee

Board of Directors

Pat Harrigan Chairperson
Tim Brennan 1st Vice Chair
Ron Bojalad 2nd Vice Chair
Bill White Treasurer
Horace Dawson Secretary
Donna Dozier-Gordon Director
Ana Hooper Director
Valerie Insignares Director
Jim Leusner Director
Dawn Rodda Director
Charlotte Sanford Director
Alan Schmadtke Director
Jack Snow Director
Doug Vance Director
Jeff Talbert Director

Supervisory Committee

Doug Vance Chairperson

Credit Committee

Donna Wireman Chairperson
Tim Brennan Member
Donna Dozier-Gordon Member

Membership Committee

Janet Franklin Member
Kathy Noble Member
Dawn Rodda Member
Charlotte Sanford Member