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Katelin McKeehan latest HTT winner

Katelin McKeehan, English teacher at Hampton High School, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

Each May, McKeehan takes her students to Barter Theatre in Abingdon to enjoy a play. She will be using the HTT grant to help cover the cost of lunch for the students.

“We read plays out loud in class through our curriculum, and this will put into perspective the largeness of plays,” McKeehan said. “Many students are never introduced to plays and never get to experience them. We deal with low income students, and I do not want any of them excluded from this experience. I hope to relieve some financial strain on parents by using this money to insure if children cannot pay for their meals, there will be money to supplement that issue.”

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment. Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website: www.BeMyCU.org.

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Drive Thru Construction at Main Office

Construction has started on renovations and upgrades to the drive thru at NCCU’s Main Office. Please bear with us these next few weeks while we work to make these improvements to serve you better.

In the meantime, there are several options for our drive-thru users. We have a temporary drive-thru booth installed at the back of the Main Office and we are offering curbside service (just park in the front and give us a call 547-1200). Or, you can come in and see us too!
We look forward to serving you soon!
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Matt Wilson latest Helping Teachers Teach winner

Matt Wilson, English teacher and Speech and Debate coach at Happy Valley High School, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

The Happy Valley High Speech & Debate Team will be participating in public speaking tournaments in the next few months. The HTT grant will help pay for the students’ entry fees to the competitions.

“This affords the team members the opportunity to compete in public speaking events,” Wilson said. “From informative speaking to public forum debate, this activity allows students to think critically and communicate effectively. They become more confident critical thinkers and communicators; skills that are very valuable in the modern world.”

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment. Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website: www.BeMyCU.org.

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Scotty Johnson latest Helping Teachers Teach winner

Scotty Johnson teaches collision repair and automotive at Unaka High School. He is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.
 
The Unaka High School Skills Club is heading to Chattanooga, TN for the SkillsUSA Tennessee State Leadership Competition. With the NCCU grant, Mr. Johnson and his students will have expenses covered like food, transportation and lodging.
 
“This is a showcase of career and technical education students. More than 3,000 people – including students, teachers and business partners – are expected to participate. We have several students who have earned the opportunity to compete in various trade, technical and leadership fields,” Johnson said.
 
Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment. Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website: www.BeMyCU.org.
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Jessica Hayes latest Helping Teachers Teach winner

Jessica Hayes, science teacher at Elizabethton High School, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.
Hayes applied for the grant to help cover the cost for students competing in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Science Bowl. While at the Science Bowl, students will participate in the competition, attend a dinner and meet scientists that work in and around the lab.
“Students have been practicing hard and are ready to flex their skills against as many as 22 other schools from across the state,” Hayes said. “Students also gain a considerable amount of knowledge through the additional resources that ORNL supplies; such as a keynote speaker, cadaver, robotics course, coding course, etc. These are just some of the wonderful things that they will experience on our trip.”
Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment. Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website: www.BeMyCU.org.
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Curry Jaynes latest HTT winner

Curry Jaynes, second grade teacher at Hunter Elementary, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

Jaynes applied for the grant to purchase science projects and experiments for her classroom.

“We want to watch caterpillars turn to butterflies,” Jaynes said. “We want to do electricity, magnetic and chemical reaction experiments. Hands-on learning is so much better than watching a video. The students will remember it and learn more by doing this actual experiments!”

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment.  Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website:  www.BeMyCU.org.

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Northeast Community Credit Union CEO Teresa Arnold to retire, David LeVeau named successor

                                                  Retirement Announcement                     

The Board of Directors of Northeast Community Credit Union announces the upcoming retirement of current President/CEO Teresa Colbaugh Arnold, and the promotion of her successor, David LeVeau.

Arnold was promoted from Chief Financial Officer to President/Chief Executive Officer in 2016 following the retirement of long-time NCCU CEO Kathy Campbell.  Arnold previously served Northeast Community Credit Union as CFO for 25 years. Teresa is married to Patton Arnold; they have a daughter, son, and two grandchildren.

During her tenure as President, Arnold has witnessed tremendous growth at the Credit Union. She helped provide strong leadership during challenging times including a pandemic and natural disaster. “Our financial strength is rated among the highest in the entire nation and our Credit Union was well equipped to handle those events.  NCCU is rock solid and strong as ever”.

Ms. Arnold credits “a wise and compassionate Board of Directors, dedicated staff, loyal members, and the grace of God” for the Credit Union’s success, award-winning service levels, and position of prominence in the communities it serves. “Our Elizabethton, Johnson City, and Roan Mountain offices are staffed with employees committed to helping individuals and families meet or exceed their financial goals”, says Arnold.  “Relationships developed with members, coworkers, and others throughout the area and beyond are precious to me. I have also enjoyed being involved in our local schools to help educate young people and start them on sensible money paths. Our school branches are doing an awesome job in that regard”.  The Credit Union has student-run branches in every Carter County high school as well as at Elizabethton High School.  “I’ve seen many changes in financial services over the past four decades.  While Northeast Community Credit Union remains at the forefront with technology and services for our members, our Credit Union priorities are unchanged:  Help members, support communities, and provide financial education.  I’ve been blessed to work at a job I love doing”.

Arnold first submitted notice to the Board nearly a year ago, saying after 40 enjoyable years of working in the Credit Union movement, she would like to retire in 2025. “I want time for additional traveling with my husband and for making more great memories with our family and grandchildren”.

David LeVeau, incoming President/CEO, is a familiar face in the area. He actively serves in numerous community organizations and has held executive positions at several local community banks. His diverse experience of nearly 25 years in the financial industry and his previous career as an owner and operator in the restaurant industry has prepared him well to serve as Credit Union CEO.  “I would like to thank the NCCU Board of Directors for this honor to become the next CEO of NCCU and entrusting me with the opportunity to serve our members.  I would also like to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for this blessing and position of leadership and service in our community.”

LeVeau has worked at Northeast Community Credit Union for nearly two years while developing and implementing a successful commercial lending program, and says the Credit Union’s focus on serving the community resonates strongly with him.

“I’ve always been hands-on in my work, regardless of the job or location – as a restaurant owner and manager in my initial career path, to community bank executive over the last couple of decades.  I have a passion to serve our community and deliver exactly what our members desire and need.  The Credit Union movement is all about ‘People Serving People’ and I will work hard to fulfill that mission striving to exceed our members’ expectations”.

Mr. LeVeau has been involved with many community groups and non-profits over the years and has served as President of the Elizabethton/Carter County Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chair and Treasurer of our local Boys & Girls Club, Secretary for the county’s Joint Economic Community Development Board, former President of the Elizabethton Soccer Association, and a past President and current Board Member of the Elizabethton Kiwanis Club. LeVeau has also coached his children in several sports teams as they grew up.  “I have a passion for helping people, particularly families, kids, and the underserved in the community and being involved in these non-profit organizations is a way of giving back.  I see this opportunity as a personal ministry to serve others.  Northeast Community Credit Union has nearly 13,000 members and our team is looking to serve more every day.  I see many opportunities for our Credit Union to help folks and I am looking forward to being a bigger part of that in carrying out my duties as NCCU President/CEO.  I encourage people to come see our NCCU team at our four branch locations or online and learn what we can do for you”.

Arnold stated, “I am very confident our Board of Directors has made a wise choice in David LeVeau for this job.  It is clear he is a man of integrity, and he has shown phenomenal leadership skills in the community and during the time he has been with us.  I anticipate a very bright future for our Credit Union with him at the helm and I’m excited to see what he has in store for our members and community”.  LeVeau has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from University of North Carolina, a Master’s degree in Accountancy from East Tennessee State University, and graduated from the top of his class at the LSU Graduate School of Banking in 2019.  He has studied other industry-specific curriculums with additional financial certifications as well. LeVeau and his wife, Anette, live in Elizabethton and enjoy time with their children and grandchildren.  He and his family are members of Valley Forge FWB Church.