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Charles Alston, a long-time volunteer and board member of APGFCU, passed away on January 7, 2025. He began his volunteer service in 1988 and served on the board from 1991 until 2021, remaining a volunteer until 2023. While he served, Charles witnessed the credit union’s remarkable growth from approximately $175 million in assets and 42,500 members in 1988 to nearly $2.3 billion in assets and over 157,000 members by 2023. He often attributed the credit union’s success to its dedication to the "People Helping People" philosophy and its strong commitment to the community.

EDGEWOOD, Md., January 16, 2025 – APG Federal Credit Union has announced that Melissa Ross, a fifth-grade teacher at Chapel Hill Elementary School in Baltimore County Public Schools, has been named the winner of the 2024 U Educate Rewards Sweepstakes.

EDGEWOOD, Md., January 7, 2025 – The APG Federal Credit Union Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Becky Smith to serve as APGFCU’s President/CEO effective January 29, 2025. Smith most recently served as Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer for SECU of Maryland, the state’s largest credit union with $5.7 billion in assets. She will become the third CEO in APGFCU’s 87-year history, and succeeds Don W. Lewis, who retired in June 2024 following 45 years of service to the credit union, including nearly 30 years as CEO.

EDGEWOOD, Md., (June 26, 2024) – Forbes magazine has recognized APG Federal Credit Union (APGFCU) as one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for a fifth time.

EDGEWOOD, Md., June 18, 2024 – The APG Federal Credit Union Board of Directors has announced the retirement of esteemed CEO Don W. Lewis, effective June 14, 2024, following 45 years of dedicated service to the credit union. “Don has made a profound impact on APGFCU, its membership, and the community,” says Board Chair Donald J. Burnett, COL (Ret.). “He leaves a foundational legacy for all of us to carry forward, a legacy that is deeply intertwined with the very fabric of our credit union.”

EDGEWOOD, Md., June 6, 2024 – APG Federal Credit Union (APGFCU) honored 22 of its volunteers for their years of service to the credit union during a recent awards dinner held at the Evolved Catering and Events Center in Fallston. Service milestones were attained between 2020 through 2024.

EDGEWOOD, Md., [May 3, 2024] – APG Federal Credit Union (APGFCU) welcomed over 125 member-owners and guests to its 86th annual meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

EDGEWOOD, Md., July 7, 2023 – Forbes magazine recognized APG Federal Credit Union (APGFCU) as one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for the fourth year, ranking first place in Maryland.

EDGEWOOD, Md., May 4, 2023 – APG Federal Credit Union (APGFCU) welcomed over 150 member-owners and guests to its 85th annual meeting on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

EDGEWOOD, Md., December 7, 2022 – APG Federal Credit Union (APGFCU) has appointed Sharon Pelham as business development director for Baltimore County and Baltimore City. Pelham has over eight years of experience with the credit union, previously serving as business development director for Cecil County.