by Emily Hechler FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ST. LOUIS, MO (Oct. 28, 2025) – Two employees at Alltru Credit Union have earned national certifications recognizing their expertise and leadership in the credit union industry.
Jennifer Anderson, Alltru Area Market Manager, received the Certified Credit Union Business Development Professional (CBDP) designation from America’s Credit Union. Chelsea Snyder, Alltru Internal Auditor, earned her Certified Credit Union Internal Auditor (CCUIA) designation, also through America’s Credit Unions.
Their accomplishments highlight Alltru’s commitment of “Not for profit, not for charity, but for service” by enhancing its employees’ knowledge and experience in instrumental roles in the organization.
“I am pleased to share the outstanding accomplishment of Jennifer Anderson,” said Renee Markert, Director of Retail Services at Alltru Credit Union. “She participated in extensive training focused on building meaningful relationships with business members, strengthening professional connections, and applying best practices for success in business development.”
The CBPD designation, awarded through America’s Credit Unions, teaches participants essential business development competencies including networking, member recruitment, retention, and business strategies. This designation requires completion of the Marketing & Business Development Certification School: Business Development Track along with recertification every three years to ensure their knowledge remains current.
“I am excited to celebrate in Chelsea Snyder’s accomplishment of receiving her Certified Credit Union Internal Auditor designation,” said Dave Franke, Chief Financial Officer at Alltru Credit Union. “Chelsea is committed to ensuring the credit union remains a credible resource for our community and this certification is another example of her dedication to growing professionally, which impacts all our members.”
The CCUIA designation, awarded through America’s Credit Unions, emphasizes advanced skills in internal auditing and risk management to strengthen organizational credibility and transparency. Individuals with the CCUIA designation are required to recertify every three years to ensure their knowledge remains current.
For more information about Alltru Credit Union, visit https://alltrucu.org/.
About Alltru Credit Union
Alltru Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1968 as District 837 Credit Union by the International Association of Machinist Union members employed by McDonnell Douglas in North County St. Louis. Alltru is full-service Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) whose mission is to improve the financial well-being of its members. With over 40,000 members and nearly $360 million in assets, Alltru has provided members with a full line of dependable financial products and services for 57 years. For more information about Alltru Credit Union, visit https://alltrucu.org/.
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Media Contact:
Laura Woods – Vice President of Brand and Product Strategy (636) 916-8303; lwoods@alltrucu.org