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Pam Pier promoted to LAFCU controller
Pier previously served for nine years as senior accountant for the Michigan credit union
LAFCU has announced the promotion of Pamela (Pam) Pier to controller, where she will monitor and analyze the Michigan credit union’s financial activities.
In this role, Pier works directly with LAFCU’s chief financial officer to support the accounting operations of the credit union, helps maintain a highly trained, knowledgeable accounting department, and ensures all staff operate according to regulatory requirements.
"I am thrilled to work alongside Pam Pier as our new controller," said Leslie Rorie, LAFCU chief financial officer. "I have no doubt she will excel in this role with her extensive background in finance and unwavering commitment to ensuring LAFCU’s accounting operations are accurate and efficient.”
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A resident of DeWitt, Michigan, Pier worked as a senior accountant at LAFCU for nine years. Before joining LAFCU, Pier worked as an office manager for four years at Sierra CP Engineering in Lansing, Michigan. She also worked as a controller and accounting manager at Sierra Instruments Inc. in Monterey, California, for 17 years.
“I am excited about returning to my roots in financial reporting, Pier said. “I love details, but I also like seeing the significance of where they fit in the big picture."
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Pier holds a managerial economics degree from the University of California, Davis.
Chartered in 1936, LAFCU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative open for membership to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Michigan and to businesses and other entities located in Michigan. The credit union serves 74,000 members and holds over $1 billion in assets. It was named a Best Credit Union to Work For in 2020. LAFCU offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services as well as an expanding complement of financial technology solutions. Members enjoy benefits such as low fees, low interest rates on loans, high yields on savings, discounts, knowledgeable employees and nationwide access to fee-free ATMs. A recipient of the national Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award for credit unions, LAFCU enriches the communities it serves by supporting many organizations and causes. To learn more about LAFCU, call 800.748.0228 or visit www.lafcu.com.
