Many of the local residents and business owners we have worked with over the years are eager to tell their stories about how we have impacted their lives and financial wellbeing. From small business loans and mortgage lending to how our amazingly low rates have helped our members save, we are proud to highlight our member's stories.
Have a story you’d like to share?
We'd love to hear it! Give us a call or stop in to your local branch to let us know. We will work with you to hear your story and post it on our website!
Member Story: Northern Adirondack Pet Fund
Matt Griffin's Northern Adirondack Pet Fund is on a mission to ensure no pet goes without care. Learn how his personal loss sparked a community-focused initiative.
Member Story: Jed Dukett of Timberjaxx Pass
Find out how a retired chemist, turned his love of miniature golf into a Hole-in-One for Tupper Lake with the support of Adirondack Regional FCU.
Member Story: Nick Dumas
Long-time member Nick Dumas appreciates the support of Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union through financial ups and downs.
Member Story: Rachel Williams and Derek Carter of The Airport Diner
Potsdam resident returns to fulfill dream of opening a restaurant and is grateful for the support of Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union.
Member Story: Jaelie and Brandon Cobb, Mrs. Cobb's Family Drain Cleaning & Plumbing
Learn how long-time members took the step to become business owners with the support of Adirondack Regional FCU.
Member Story: Helping Hand
The support of Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union helps this mother and her young daughter find a fresh start.
What Our Members Have to Say
Member Story: Kory Hosler of ADK Exclusive
Starting a new business and obtaining financing can be a challenge. Find out how ADK Exclusive LLC found the financing it needed to enter the market.
Member Stories: Kathy Love
“If I find something I like, I stick with it,” says Kathy Love.
Member Story: Rachel Williams and Derek Carter of The Airport Diner
Potsdam resident returns to fulfill dream of opening a restaurant and is grateful for the support of Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union.
Member Stories: Dorothy Blew
In 1977, Dorothy and her husband Bernard knew the benefits of working with a credit union and played a major part in attracting what is now our Plattsburgh branch. Dorothy has never looked back.
Member Stories: Cabin Fever Floral & Gifts
After opening Cabin Fever Floral & Gifts, owner Annie (Churco) Eldred faced a deadline to purchase her property or face losing the business. Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union took a chance that gave her the boost that got her off the ground.
Member Stories: Christina Spoor
In 1959, when Christina Spoor opened an account at the Sunmount Employees’ Federal Credit Union in Tupper Lake, she wasn’t looking for a lifelong relationship. She just wanted a place to cash her paycheck.
Member Story: Ron Belleville
When Ron Belleville owned Belleville & Associates, a Tupper Lake insurance agency, he knew the importance of providing a personal touch. It’s one of the reasons why the lifelong Tupper Laker counts on Adirondack Regional FCU, instead of a banking institution based somewhere else.
Member Story: Anthony Quinn
After a long career in management and as an entrepreneur, Anthony Quinn had seen over and over the benefits of working with local credit unions. So when he and his wife, Lynn, arrived in Tupper Lake in 2016, they made a beeline to Adirondack Regional FCU.
Member Story: Ryan Earle
Plattsburgh business owner, Ryan Earle, has a vision for his real estate company. Up until he met with Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union’s CEO Russ Cronin, though, Ryan had experienced resistance getting the financial institutions he worked with on commercial real estate loans to see things the same way.