ELGA Credit Union’s Executive Vice President Terry Katzur has been named Professional of the Year by the Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL). This award recognizes his leadership within the credit union and his contributions to the industry as a whole. He was awarded this honor at the MCUL’s Annual Convention & Exposition on Aug. 24. This prestigious award is given to one credit union professional each year.
“Terry is a kind and considerate leader who is well respected, trusted and loved at ELGA Credit Union,” said ELGA CEO Karen Church. “His leadership has always guided our associates, and over the past year it has been invaluable in ensuring our associates and members have felt safe and connected. He is very deserving of the Professional of the Year award.”
After more than 25 years with ELGA, Katzur prepares to shift his role in 2022, when he will be named CEO.
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The Neighborhood Engagement Hub (NEH) board of directors appointed Thomas Wyatt executive director, effective Oct. 4. Wyatt brings experience working with diverse communities in Flint. His experience with community engagement, and expertise in management, planning, development and implementation of projects is crucial to moving NEH forward as an organization. He is a firm believer in building strong relationships with neighborhood residents and community stakeholders at all levels.
“With Mr. Wyatt’s arrival, we sadly have to say goodbye to our current executive director Ashley Everhart. Ms. Everhart is moving on to pursue other opportunities. She was our first executive director and was instrumental in growing the organization to what it is today. We thank her for all her hard work over the years and wish her the best in her future endeavors,” said Board Chair Antwan Edson. “Ashley has agreed to remain for a few weeks to help us transition to a new director. We are honored as a board to have worked with her.”
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Neurosurgeon Lisa Guyot, MD, and her surgical practice have transitioned to Ascension Medical Group (AMG) effective Sept. 1. With 20 years of experience, Dr. Guyot has established herself as a renowned surgeon providing exceptional care for patients across the greater Flint region. Dr. Guyot is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery. She treats spinal conditions including decompression procedures to the cervical, thoracic and lumbar areas of the spine, discectomy and spinal fusions. She also treats carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar neuropathy. Dr. Guyot is joined by nurse practitioner Melissa Kildow, NP. She helps patients understand their spinal condition and all options of conservative treatment.
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Financial Plus Credit Union earned a spot among the 2021 Best Credit Unions to Work For, awarded by American Banker and Best Companies Group. Financial Plus is one of only seven Michigan credit unions on the 2021 list.
“Our employees are what makes Financial Plus the best place to work,” said CEO Brad Bergmooser. “Together, we’ve created a culture here of empowerment, career advancement, and personal development; ultimately triggering job satisfaction across all levels.”
Employees completed surveys administered by American Bankers regarding policies, procedures, demographics and practices. The resulting award arose from the survey results showing that employees enjoy and find value working at Financial Plus.
“What an amazing achievement to be ranked in the top credit unions to work for. I am proud to have been employed at Financial Plus for 23-years and currently the Union Steward and Union Member of OPEIU Local 459,” said Juliann Pedrin. “The partnership between the union employees and executive staff is what makes Financial Plus Credit Union such a great place to work.”
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Forum Health, LLC, nationwide network of functional and integrative medicine headquartered in Flint, adds five nursing providers to join existing Forum Health clinics across several states.
“Growing our current practices is a key part of our expansion strategy and we are thrilled that we are attracting such top-level talent to do just that,” said President Adam Puttkammer. “Reinforcing these clinics with skilled providers leads to better outcomes for us as a company, provides support to our physicians and allows us to better serve our patients.”
The following providers have joined Forum Health:
- Caitlin McCormick, NP joins Forum Health Tampa in Tampa, Fla.
- Debra Orzen, FNP-C joins Forum Health at Lifestream Health Centre and Med Spa in Coppell, Texas.
- Amanda Moss, NP joins Forum Health Greenville in Greenville, S.C.
- Traci Eliszewski, NP joins Forum Health Madison in Fitchburg, Wisc.
- Kamila Fiore, APRN-C joins Forum Health at the Great Smokies Medical Center of Asheville, N.C.
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Genesee Health System announced that the first group of officers have graduated from its Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) program. CIT training is being offered through a combination of grant funds and will be continued by the Genesee County Mental Health Millage that was passed in May.
“The officers completing the CIT training in Genesee County not only completed a 40-hour course in how to better interact with the general public experiencing a mental health crisis, but also bridged an important gap between law enforcement and mental health professionals forming relationships to work together as a team,” said Kailey Baker, GHS’ Behavioral Health Urgent Care- Crisis Intervention Team supervisor
“Genesee County took an important step today, congratulating the inaugural graduating class of the CIT training program as the beginning of an enhanced partnership between GHS and Genesee County law enforcement,” said Jennifer McCarty, GHS’ senior director, Clinical Performance & Innovation.