PRESS RELEASE

Friday, May 17, 2019

Biloxi, Miss. (5/16/19) – – Mutual Credit Union Director, Billy Bridges has been inducted into the Mississippi Credit Union Hall of Fame. Created in 1993, the Mississippi Credit Union Hall of Fame is the state’s highest credit union honor, recognizing individuals that have devoted their life to the philosophy and success of credit unions at the local, state or national level.

Billy Bridges began his service on Mutual Credit Union’s Board of Directors in 1988, and he is still serving today. He held the position of vice-chairman for three years, and in 1993 was elected chairman, a position he held for almost 20 years.

At Mutual Credit Union, Billy was instrumental in his credit union’s expansion throughout Vicksburg and surrounding communities, including Raymond and Yazoo City. He is committed to improving all members’ financial quality of life and providing the quality services, facilities, and convenience that has resulted in Mutual Credit Union’s growth from $39 million to $215 million in assets.

Billy was elected to the Mississippi Credit Union Association Board of Directors in 1996 and is still serving today. He has served as chairman, and he is the longest serving vice-chairman in the board’s history. He is also the long-time chairman of the Personnel & Salary Committee.

An active supporter of the credit union movement, Billy has been a faithful participant in the annual Credit Union National Association Governmental Affairs Conference, and he played a significant role in rallying support in Congress for H.R.1151, the Credit Union Membership Access Act, which was signed into law in August 1998.

Billy’s 31 years of service to Mutual Credit Union and his more than 20 years of service to Mississippi’s credit unions on the MSCUA Board of Directors are characterized by his genuinely outstanding performance and countless hours of selfless service. He serves with honor and distinction and is an extraordinary ambassador for the credit union movement.

For more information about Mutual Credit Union please follow this link to our webpage. For additional questions, please contact the marketing department at marketing@mutualcu.org or by calling (601) 636-7523 ext. 1226.

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Press Release Billy Bridges Inducted into the MS Credit Union Hall of Fame