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Joseph A. Melbourne, Jr. earns CEO of the Year Honoree award
LAKE MARY, FL (October 10, 2014) — President and CEO of CFE Federal Credit Union, Joseph A. Melbourne, Jr., was recently recognized as a CEO of the Year Honoree for demonstrated corporate leadership and contributions to Central Florida at the Orlando Business Journal’s CEO of the Year Luncheon event. The event honored 28 local business leaders whose commitment to their organizations and communities are unrivaled among peers.
Since his appointment as President and CEO of CFE Federal Credit Union 16 years ago, Mr. Melbourne has directed strategic business imperatives resulting in an exponential growth pattern at CFE, while also contributing to the benefit of various educational and community organizations in Central Florida. Under his auspices, CFE was recently awarded a Top 10 distinction within the Orlando Sentinel’s Companies for Working Families. His ongoing presence at charitable and community-based events attests to Mr. Melbourne’s belief that business leaders possess an incumbent responsibility to actively contribute to the well-being and betterment of the communities in which they reside and serve.
“In addition to serving as stewards of our members’ financial resources, it’s important to me that CFE employees support the communities we serve through active volunteering efforts.” said Joseph Melbourne, President and CEO of CFE. “People helping people – that’s what credit unions are all about.” he added.
On November 15, CFE Federal Credit Union will present “Jazz On A Green” on the Tavistock Green at UCF’s School of Medicine. The event will raise scholarship funds for UCF medical students and the Lake Nona YMCA. The event begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door and can be purchased online at http://jazzonagreen.com/.
About CFE Federal Credit Union
Founded in 1937 by 23 educators, CFE Federal Credit Union serves over 140,000 members. With more than $1.5 billion in total assets, CFE offers its members an array of financial products and services at 21 full-service branches, five high school branches, and 38 ATM locations. CFE is recognized as a Top 10 Company for Working Families by the Orlando Sentinel. As official financial institution of the UCF Knights, CFE owns the naming rights to the CFE Arena on the University of Central Florida campus.