VIRGINIA: Tennessee Credit Union League Annual Meeting and Convention, Tri-Cities based United Southeast Federal Credit Union (USFCU) CEO, Janice Jones was named to the Tennessee Credit Union Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame award is given each year to recognize the commitment, leadership and dedication that deserving individuals have made to the credit union movement and is selected by a committee located outside of the state.
“I have known Janice for more than 35 years,” said USFCU Board Chairman Ray Feagins. “This award is a reflection of the leadership and skills she brings to USFCU. I have been a member for numerous years and have served the credit union in board and supervisory committee roles for more than 15 years. She is a proven professional and I have great confidence in her leadership. As a human resource executive I have heard the saying, ‘People do not care about how much you know until they know how much you care.’ Janice is the epitome of this. True leaders care about others. She truly cares not only about the members of the credit union, but also about the employees. She is a true leader.”
Jones’ career at United Southeast Federal Credit union has spanned more than four decades. She has served as a clerk, frontline teller, in human resources, in the accounting department, as executive vice president, and as chief operations officer prior to her current position during her 45 years within the organization. She has obtained numerous other industry distinctions and honors that include obtaining a Certified Credit Union Executive, (CCUE) designation, completed Credit Union National’s Financial Management School, received Dean’s List with highest honors certificate from the National Credit Union
