LAKEWOOD, NY (February 25, 2026) |
Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union has selected TFD Consulting LLC as its new contract negotiations partner. TFD Consulting is a national consulting firm dedicated to helping financial institutions maximize non-interest income and reduce expenses. Last year alone the firm returned more than $10 million in savings to its clients, much of it stemming from its applied expertise in contract reviews and negotiations.
“Credit unions have a very special and distinct role in the community,” said Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union CEO John Felton in announcing the partnership. “As financial cooperatives, our focus is intently fixed on serving our member/owners, helping them to achieve their financial dreams. The same can be said of TFD Consulting. Their focus is fixed on strengthening our operational performance so that we might continue to meet the ever-growing needs of our members and the community.”
Thomas Dufner, TFD Founder/President said, “Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union is recognized throughout Southwestern New York as a community leader for the quality of their services as well as the ways they give back to the community through their financial education programs and generous charitable support.” He went on to say, “As their partner, we’re excited to help optimize their cost savings and efficiencies by thoroughly reviewing and negotiating their contracts, further enabling them to make dreams come true for countless New Yorkers.”