WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.,
July 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Advantage Credit Union
(PACU) announces today the promotion of Candice Champe to the Vice
President of Innovation. In this newly-created position, Champe
becomes an integral part of PACU's senior leadership team to
further PACU's strategic efforts to advance its unique blend of
personalized service with self-service digital offerings.
Champe has been a major contributor of PACU's team for 24 years,
starting her PACU tenure as an IT Technician where she regularly
had to troubleshoot and resolve IT-related challenges in a timely
manner. Champe credits this role for the reason why she regularly
seeks out opportunities to problem-solve.
PACU's Chief Operation Officer Sandy
Milton praised Champe's problem-solving instincts, siting
the organization's recent core banking system upgrade. "Candice led
this complex project with poise and a matter-of-fact approach.
Despite the challenges, she addressed each one in a way that united
our team, shifting our focus from dwelling on what should have been
done to what can be done moving forward."
"Even our consultants reported this system upgrade is among the
best they've seen," Milton added.
Champe expressed her gratitude for the promotion and her
excitement for the future. "I am honored to receive this
recognition and feel fortunate to be part of an organization that
is committed to empowering people to succeed in their roles. I look
forward to further contributing to PACU's future for many more
years to come."
Born and raised in Kernersville,
N.C., Champe continues to reside in her hometown where she
is deeply rooted in the community with her husband and two
daughters.
About Piedmont Advantage Credit Union
Headquartered in Winston-Salem,
N.C., and founded in 1949 to meet the financial needs of
Piedmont Aviation and Piedmont Airline employees, Piedmont
Advantage Credit Union has grown to serve member-owners, who
reside, work, worship, attend school or operate a business in one
of the six counties it serves in North
Carolina or who are employed by one of its many employer
companies. These six counties are Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Iredell, Mecklenburg and Rockingham. A not-for-profit, cooperative
financial institution, Piedmont Advantage still has a strong
presence in aviation with its six branches and 10 ATMs throughout
the service region.
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