Vantage Credit Union Selects Caressa Davis as 2013 Young & Free Spokesperson

ST. LOUIS – Caressa Davis, of St. Louis, learned she was the next Young & Free  St. Louis spokesperson at a surprise party Monday night at The Schlafly Tap Room. Davis was one of 28 applicants who applied for the position in January. Ten finalists made it into the final search phase based on a public vote.

Davis was surprised by family, friends and coworkers, whom she thought she was meeting for dinner to celebrate her position as a top ten finalist. Davis will start working for Vantage April 8, when current spokesperson, Jenn Cloud, steps down.

"I believed this position was perfect for me from the first time I saw the commercial on TV! It's a combination of all the things I love to do,” commented Davis. “I love the program’s concept and can't wait to get out there and show what Young and Free St. Louis is all about!"

As the Young & Free spokesperson, Davis will become a salaried employee of the credit union for one year. She will serve as the ‘voice’ of her age group, attending events, updating social media and creating regular online videos and blog posts on financial and pop-culture topics to keep YoungFreeStLouis.com an informative hub for the 25-and-under crowd in St. Louis.

Jenn Cloud, the current spokesperson, has accepted a social media position with the credit union and is looking forward to mentoring the new spokesperson in her first few weeks. 

“Caressa really impressed us with her spirit and networking abilities,” said Cloud. “She has a great heart to help young people with their finances and life skills and she already has the background to do so. I think she’ll be amazing in this role.”