Mount Pleasant Magazine Sept/Oct 2019

www.MPBusinessMag.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com MPB mp business Florence DuPont Employees Federal Credit Union in 2017. In 2018, it merged in the Florence operations of SC Telco Federal Credit Union, which now provides two essential service centers to members in Florence. In June 2019, Spartan Federal Credit Union was also merged into the South Carolina Federal. “These are exciting additions because it allows us to provide the same level of personalized service to a larger portion of the state and, ultimately, provide convenience and access to a wider membership base,” said Woods. This growth plan does not overlook revitalization and care of existing financial centers. The Houston Northcutt Boulevard location in Mount Pleasant celebrated a full remodel and grand reopening in April. “This location truly takes in the personality of the area,” noted Woods, who indeed knows the town. “After high school, I joined the Town of Mount Pleasant Fire Department before attending the College of Charleston. It was during my time as a firefighter that I learned about the special sense of place that existed just beyond the Grace and Pearlman bridges. Mount Pleasant was growing with an independent and vibrant tone and has certainly blossomed as a hometown and destination.” Woods, who has been a member of South Carolina Federal Credit Union since he was 6 years old with a kids’ club account, comes from a Shipyard family. “I literally grew up with the credit union. I received my first car loan through them, and, when my family had struggles, the credit union was always there for us. I have a true affection for the institution.” South Carolina Federal Credit Union prides itself on relationships with their members. “When you walk into one of our financial centers, you’re treated with the same respect we’d show our friends and family. We want to support and improve our members’ financial well-being — that’s always our top priority,” said Woods. Stop in a financial center and see for yourself why South Carolina Federal Credit Union has been ranked one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the past seven years by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. “This recognition is truly an honor as it is based on feedback from our employees. Our entire leadership and management team works hard to maintain a culture where employees feel valued, recognized and passionate about their work,” explained Woods. “Further, we employ people who are passionate about helping people. We prioritize people over profits, so we hire and retain staff who know that we exist to serve our members and not just meet the financial goals of investors.” Visit scfederal.org to learn about the many benefits of membership and to find a financial center near you.