ROME, NY – (August 2019) The $1.6 billion AmeriCU Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Michael Sisk as the credit union’s new Chief Lending Officer.

“We are looking forward to Michael joining the team at AmeriCU and building on our tradition of providing high levels of lending services to our members by offering the latest products and services that align with the credit union’s vision,” said Mark Pfisterer, President and Chief Executive Officer of AmeriCU Credit Union.

Sisk has an impressive 30-year credit union career with extensive experience within the lending function.  Most recently he held the role of Chief Lending Officer at the $964 million United States Senate Federal Credit Union.  Prior to that he was Senior Vice President of Lending at Sharonview Federal Credit Union for 17 years and Vice President of Lending for United Nations Federal Credit Union for ten years.  In addition, he has held management positions with a number of banks.  Sisk holds a bachelor’s of science from North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

“I am honored to accept the role with AmeriCU Credit Union and am looking forward to joining the team and serving the membership,” said Michael.

About AmeriCU Credit Union

AmeriCU Credit Union was chartered in 1951 as the Griffiss Employees Credit Union and operated out of a desk in the Headquarters Building at Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, serving only civilian members. As they grew, the charter was amended to expand the field of membership and the variety of products and services offered. Over the years, the credit union went through many mergers. In 2000, they changed their Federal charter to a New York State community charter and their name was changed to AmeriCU Credit Union. Today, with over $1.6 billion in assets, AmeriCU Credit Union serves over 134,000 members throughout Central and Northern New York in 19 different locations. Active and retired military members are served worldwide. They offer a complete line of financial services, including: consumer and real estate loans; FHA; HELOCs; personal lines of credit; credit cards; checking, savings and investment accounts; and a full suite of online and mobile banking services. Investments and insurances are offered through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Their mission is to provide members the right financial services to live life, dream big, and achieve financial success. AmeriCU staff consistently achieves and often exceeds the highest marks for satisfaction in the industry. They were named one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State by SHRM in 2018, 2016, and 2014, each year they have participated.