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North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Cash Canada as its new AVP of Business Banking. In his new role, Canada will lead the direction and operation of SRP’s Business Services and Commercial Lending teams in accordance with the credit union’s strategic goals.

With a 32-year history in commercial lending, Canada has held positions at financial institutions in the CSRA and across the Carolinas. His extensive career includes leadership roles as Chief Credit Officer, Credit Administrator, Director of Credit Policy, and Market President.

Canada holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Carolina, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Citadel. Additionally, Canada has graduated from the US Army Armor School, the South Carolina Bankers School, and NationsBank’s Relationship Manager Development Program.

Originally from Camden, SC, Canada has previously worked in business banking in Aiken, SC. He expressed excitement in returning to the CSRA with his new role at SRP Federal Credit Union.

“It’s great to be back in the CSRA. In my first month at SRP, I have reconnected with the community through chamber functions, church functions, and SRP-sponsored events. The CSRA is a very vibrant area and is continuing to prosper,” said Canada. “I look forward to providing strategic direction for the Business Banking Team to strengthen our connections and continue to serve our members with excellence.”

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union is headquartered in North Augusta, South Carolina, and provides a full range of financial services to more than 200,000 members. SRP serves the banking needs of individuals, families, and businesses across 10 counties in Georgia and South Carolina. Recognized for its commitment to member service and community impact, SRP was recently named Best-In-State Credit Union in Georgia by Forbes and one of America’s Best Credit Unions in South Carolina by Newsweek. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

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North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Allyson Teevan as its new AVP of Marketing & Communications. In her new role, Teevan will provide strategic leadership and direction for the organization’s marketing and communications efforts, ensuring SRP’s brand, messaging, and initiatives support the credit union’s goals.

Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Teevan has served in leadership roles in marketing and communications across the credit union, real estate, and transit sectors. Recently, she served as Director of Marketing & Communications at the Royal Palm Coast Realtor® Association.

Teevan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing Management with a French minor from Mary Baldwin University. Additionally, she is an alumna of the Credit Union National Association Marketing Management School.

As AVP of Marketing & Communications at SRP Federal Credit Union, Teevan will play a key role in providing strategic leadership and direction for SRP’s marketing and communication efforts to further strengthen member engagement, brand awareness, and identify opportunities to support continued growth.

“I’m excited to be part of SRP at such an important time of growth and look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place,” said Teevan. “It’s especially meaningful to support an organization that is so deeply committed to its members and the communities it serves.”

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union is headquartered in North Augusta, South Carolina, and provides a full range of financial services to more than 200,000 members. SRP serves the banking needs of individuals, families, and businesses across 10 counties in Georgia and South Carolina. Recognized for its commitment to member service and community impact, SRP was recently named Best-In-State Credit Union in Georgia by Forbes and one of America’s Best Credit Unions in South Carolina by Newsweek. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

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North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Brad Ballentine, CPA, as its new AVP of Accounting and Finance. In his new role, Ballentine will lead the Accounting and Financial Reporting departments in accordance with the credit union’s strategic goals.

Over the last 16 years, Ballentine has served in leadership roles across South Carolina credit unions and the Carolinas Credit Union League. Ballentine recently served as Vice President Controller at AllSouth Federal Credit Union, and his accomplished accounting career also includes leadership positions at SAFE Federal Credit Union and Caro Federal Credit Union.

Ballentine holds a Master of Accountancy from Western Governors University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Accounting from Limestone University. Additionally, he has earned the Certified Credit Union Executive designation through the Southeastern Regional Credit Union School.

A longtime credit union leader, Ballentine expressed excitement in joining the SRP Federal Credit Union team, known internally as SRP ambassadors. “SRP is well known throughout the credit union movement for having a rich history of community outreach and for embodying the ‘People Helping People’ mantra,” he said.

“I look forward to partnering with ambassadors in our Accounting and Financial Reporting teams to optimize our processes and elevate our capabilities,” said Ballentine. “These strategic efforts will directly support SRP Federal Credit Union’s sustainable growth and financial stability for years to come.”

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union is headquartered in North Augusta, South Carolina, and provides a full range of financial services to more than 200,000 members. SRP serves the banking needs of individuals, families, and businesses across 10 counties in Georgia and South Carolina. Recognized for its commitment to member service and community impact, SRP was recently named Best-In-State Credit Union in Georgia by Forbes and one of America’s Best Credit Unions in South Carolina by Newsweek. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

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North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Connor Hearon as its new Director of Financial Analysis and Projects. In this role, Hearon will lead efforts to modernize financial reporting, analytics, and performance measurement to support greater efficiency, accountability, and long-term organizational success.

Hearon has held a range of roles in the financial industry, leading financial and operational projects, supporting governance and control environments, and partnering with executive leadership to strengthen organizational performance and decision-making.

An Augusta native, Hearon holds a Master of Accountancy from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Georgia College & State University.

Hearon said he looks forward to collaborating with teams across SRP Federal Credit Union to transform data into meaningful insights that drive decisions, enhance value for members, and support SRP’s positive impact in the communities it serves.

“This role brings together many of the areas I've been passionate about throughout my career, financial analysis, data driven decision making, and project leadership,” said Hearon. “I'm excited for the opportunity to help build capabilities that will support SRP’s success for years to come.”

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union is headquartered in North Augusta, South Carolina, and provides a full range of financial services to more than 200,000 members. SRP serves the banking needs of individuals, families, and businesses across 10 counties in Georgia and South Carolina. Recognized for its commitment to member service and community impact, SRP was recently named Best-In-State Credit Union in Georgia by Forbes and one of America’s Best Credit Unions in South Carolina by Newsweek. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

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North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Kelley Martin to the SRP leadership team as the organization’s new Vice President of Lending. Her primary responsibilities include the management and direction of the credit union’s Consumer Lending, Mortgage Lending, and Loss Mitigation departments in accordance with SRP’s strategic goals.

Martin has previously served in executive leadership roles in credit unions across Georgia and Florida. Most recently, she served as Chief Operations Officer of Publix Employees Federal Credit Union. Her extensive career also includes leadership positions at VyStar Credit Union, Space Coast Credit Union, and Delta Community Credit Union.

A native of the Central Savannah River Area, Martin is returning to the organization where her credit union career began. Martin joined SRP Federal Credit Union in 1989 as a Teller, later building to her first management position as Internet Services Manager.

Martin earned a Master of Science in Business Analytics from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from the University of South Carolina Aiken. She holds several professional certifications, including the Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE) designation and the Certified Credit Union Compliance Officer (CUCO) certification, among others.

“I am excited to be back in the area where I grew up and to have the opportunity to serve the community that has meant so much to me,” said Martin. “I look forward to helping our members achieve their financial goals, whether that’s buying a first home, saving for the future, or making lifelong dreams a reality.”

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union is headquartered in North Augusta, South Carolina, and provides a full range of financial services to more than 200,000 members. SRP serves the banking needs of individuals, families, and businesses across 10 counties in Georgia and South Carolina. Recognized for its commitment to member service and community impact, SRP was recently named Best-In-State Credit Union in Georgia by Forbes and one of America’s Best Credit Unions in South Carolina by Newsweek. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.