AmeriCU Credit Union Names Nicole Messore Vice President of Consumer Lending

ROME, NY – AUGUST 6, 2026: AmeriCU Credit Union has promoted Nicole Messore to Vice President of Consumer Lending. In this role, she will oversee the credit union's consumer lending operations; home equity lending, deposit and loan origination systems, as well as consumer, mortgage, and home equity servicing.

Nicole has more than 17 years of consumer lending experience, with expertise in application systems, servicing, and management. As she enters her fifth year with AmeriCU, she will continue leading strategic initiatives that enhance the member experience while driving operational excellence across the organization.

As Vice President of Consumer Lending, Nicole is focused on enhancing how members connect with AmeriCU by combining personalized service with innovative technology. Through her leadership of the Clutch implementation, she is helping reinvent the deposit and lending experience with a seamless digital platform that enables members to open and fund accounts and gain full account access in approximately five minutes. This forward-thinking approach modernizes the member journey while creating greater efficiency and consistency across internal operations.

The results are already demonstrating meaningful impact. Since launch, manual processing of virtual account applications has been reduced by approximately 30%, allowing employees to spend more time supporting members and less time on administrative tasks. By automating and streamlining Loan and Deposit workflows, AmeriCU is creating a scalable operating model that supports future growth, improves service delivery, and positions the credit union to meet evolving member expectations while maintaining a high-touch, relationship-focused experience.

"What excites me most about this role is the opportunity to elevate how we connect with our members in a meaningful way," said Nicole. "I am passionate about combining exceptional service with intuitive technology to create an experience that is simple, secure, and convenient while maintaining the personalized service our members expect."

Nicole has completed Dale Carnegie Management Training and is certified in Personal Index, along with holding certifications in several lending technologies and application systems.

To learn more about careers at AmeriCU, visit www.americu.org/careers.

About AmeriCU Credit Union

As a credit union, AmeriCU is a not-for-profit financial institution owned by our members. Serving 24 counties in New York and beyond, AmeriCU provides you with all the products and services you need – often with low or no fees, and better rates. AmeriCU has grown to serve more than 200,000 members, 25 financial centers, and $3 billion in assets, while remaining dedicated to building meaningful connections with members and supporting the various local communities it serves. AmeriCU is headquartered in Rome, New York, and is among the State’s largest, full-service financial cooperatives. For more information, visit www.AmeriCU.org. Equal Housing Lender – Federally Insured by NCUA – Membership Eligibility Required.