Community Credit Unit promotes Kelsye Smith to payment specialist

LEWISTON — Community Credit Union has promoted Kelsye Smith to payment specialist, CCUFC announced.
The change in role will move Smith from daily member service, new accounts and loan closings to managing the credit and debit card services for the credit union. Smith received her Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor designation in December, which is achieved by passing several exams covering a variety of personal finance topics and learning how to assist members with reaching their financial goals. The designation requires recertification every three years to ensure their knowledge on financial counseling stays current.
Smith has worked at the credit union since 2017. She began as a member representative and most recently as a financial service representative.
Smith, who lives in Greene with her daughter, Hallie, is involved in several initiatives at the credit union, including teaching the online “Money Matters: Financial Wellness Series” funded by a city of Lewiston Community Development Block Grant.
Community Credit Union is a member-owned, full service financial institution with branches at 144 Pine St., 40 Stanley St. in Auburn and 1025 Auburn Road in Turner. For more information, log onto www.communitycreditunion.com.