10/18/24 Press Release
ValleyStar Credit Union Announces Return of “Scan Me, Win Me” Car Giveaway for Second Year
ValleyStar Credit Union is excited to bring back its popular “Scan Me, Win Me” car giveaway campaign for a second year. Building on the success of last year’s event, this year’s grand prize is a new 2024 Toyota Camry, featuring a sunroof, heated seats, and all-wheel drive (AWD).
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ValleyStar Credit Union and Patrick & Henry Community College Launch Financial Literacy Program for Student Athletes
ValleyStar Credit Union is proud to announce a new partnership with Patrick & Henry Community College to offer a financial literacy program tailored specifically for student-athletes. The program, “Financial Fundamentals for Beginners,” aims to equip these young adults with essential financial knowledge and skills to support their academic and athletic careers.
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ValleyStar Credit Union Donates $8,000 to VACUPAC at Legislative Reception
ValleyStar Credit Union made a significant contribution of $8,000 to the Virginia Credit Union Political Action Committee (VACUPAC) on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The donation was announced at the Virginia Credit Union League (VACUL) Legislative Reception held in Roanoke.
03/03/22 Press Release
ValleyStar Credit Union announces vice president of organizational development
Martinsville, Virginia (March 2, 2022) – ValleyStar Credit Union announces Rob Brown as its vice president of organizational development. In his new role, Rob will be responsible for learning and …
03/02/22 Press Release
ValleyStar Credit Union announces new vice president of facilities and security
Martinsville, Virginia (March 2, 2022) – ValleyStar Credit Union announces Tony Turner as its vice president of facilities and security. In this role, Tony will collaborate with all teams to …
02/22/22 Press Release
ValleyStar Credit Union announces new SVP OF IT
Martinsville, Virginia (February 22, 2022) – ValleyStar Credit Union announces Ben McBride as its senior vice president of IT. He joins the executive team, working alongside his colleagues to build …
02/15/22 Press Release
ValleyStar Credit Union announces new chief risk officer
Martinsville, Virginia (February 15, 2022) – ValleyStar Credit Union announces Robert Sparrow as its chief risk officer to join the executive team and work alongside colleagues to assess and mitigate …
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ValleyStar Credit Union announces new chief lending officer
Martinsville, Virginia (February 15, 2022) – ValleyStar Credit Union announces Justin Barnes as its chief lending officer to join the executive team and work alongside colleagues to diversify the ValleyStar …
01/10/22 Press Release
ValleyStar Credit Union announces new executive vice president
Martinsville, Virginia (January 10, 2021) – ValleyStar Credit Union announces Kevin B. Laine as its executive vice president. Kevin will work closely with the President and CEO to optimize member …
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ValleyStar Credit Union announces new chief operations officer
Martinsville, Virginia (January 10, 2022) – ValleyStar Credit Union announces that Angela Davis will join its executive team as the chief operations officer. She will lead teams at branch locations …
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ValleyStar Credit Union announces new chief marketing and communication officer
Martinsville, Virginia (January 10, 2022) – ValleyStar Credit Union announces Becky Freemal as its chief marketing and communication officer to join the executive team and work alongside colleagues to build …
12/22/21 Press Release
ValleyStar Credit Union opens doors to new location
Ribbon Cutting Friday, December 10, 2021 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. 150 Pleasant Breeze Drive, Summit View Business Park, Rocky Mount, VA Martinsville, Virginia (Nov. 26, 2021) – Please join …
09/15/21 Press Release
ValleyStar Credit Union names new CEO
Martinsville, Virginia (September 10, 2021) – ValleyStar Credit Union is pleased to announce Mike Warrell as its new chief executive officer (CEO). Mike served as president and CEO of Solano …
06/02/21 Press Release
ValleyStar launches ‘Saving Kids Across Virginia’ campaign
Martinsville, Va. (May 24, 2021) – The ValleyStar RISE Foundation teams up with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to raise money for children across Virginia. Donations will benefit Carilion Children’s, University …
03/23/21 Press Release
ValleyStar Credit Union announces first-ever chief experience officer
Martinsville, Virginia (March 3, 2021) – ValleyStar Credit Union announces Karen DeSalvo as its first chief experience officer (CXO) to further the Credit Union’s vision “to improve the quality of …
03/17/21 Press Release
ValleyStar ‘Speaks Your Language’ with new branding, website and ad campaign
(Martinsville, Va., March 15, 2021) With a new website and advertising launch now underway, a fresh new ValleyStar Credit Union brand breaks through the dry language of banking across Virginia, …
03/08/21 Press Release
ValleyStar Credit Union looks to the future with new interim CEO
Martinsville, Virginia (March 5, 2021) – ValleyStar Credit Union is pleased to announce Lisa Lambrecht as its interim chief executive officer (CEO) to lead the credit union as it rises …
02/08/21 Press Release
ValleyStar Credit Union announces first-ever chief information officer
Martinsville, Virginia (February 10, 2021) – ValleyStar Credit Union announces Cheri Spence as its first chief information officer to lead the path of innovation, bringing mutual success, community engagement and …
01/28/21 Press Release
Virginia credit union receives national award
Martinsville, Virginia (Dec. 11, 2020) – ValleyStar Credit Union receives national recognition for helping fuel the economy while offering businesses hope during the COVID-19 pandemic. As soon as businesses and …
12/03/20 Press Release
ValleyStar Credit Union 300 to be Held at Martinsville Speedway on Sept. 25, 2021
The Nation’s Biggest, Richest & Most Prestigious NASCAR Late Model Stock Car Race Returns in 2021 MARTINSVILLE, Va. (Dec. 3, 2020) – The ValleyStar Credit Union 300, the nation’s biggest, …
11/02/20 Press Release
ValleyStar raises $40,000 for Children’s Miracle Network
Martinsville, Va. (October 30, 2020) – ValleyStar Credit Union’s annual golf tournament was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that didn’t stop the community from rallying to raise funds …
08/21/20 Press Release
2020 ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway Canceled
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (August 21, 2020) – The ValleyStar Credit Union 300, the nation’s biggest, richest and most prestigious NASCAR Late Model Stock Car race, at Martinsville Speedway (Martinsville) has officially …
07/10/20 Press Release
Lambrecht, Reynolds Promoted at ValleyStar
Martinsville, Virginia (July 2020) – Lisa M. Lambrecht of ValleyStar Credit Union has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President. Lambrecht has more than 20 years of credit …
12/02/19 Press Release
ValleyStar Kicks Off Holiday Outreach Efforts
Martinsville, Virginia (December 2019) – ValleyStar Credit Union commenced their annual holiday outreach campaign by presenting a $1,000 donation to the Salvation Army Martinsville VA Corps. Lieutenants Bradley and Ashley …
10/25/19 Press Release
ValleyStar Donates to Relay For Life of Martinsville and Henry County
Martinsville, Virginia (October 2019) – ValleyStar Credit Union hosted a fundraising event on Thursday, September 19th with all ticket proceeds donated to Relay For Life of Martinsville and Henry County. …
10/08/19 Press Release
Garland, Lambrecht Join ValleyStar Team
Martinsville, Virginia (October 2019) – Mickey Garland has joined the ValleyStar Credit Union team as the Chief Marketing Officer. Garland brings more than 24 years of executive management experience to …
09/18/19 Press Release
ValleyStar Credit Union Breaks Ground on Administrative Campus
Rocky Mount, Virginia (September 17, 2019) – Construction is under way on the site of the first business opening at the new Summit View Business Park: the administrative campus for …
08/02/19 Press Release
ValleyStar CU, Entrust Financial CU Finalize Merger
Martinsville, Virginia (July 2019) – ValleyStar Credit Union officially welcomed Richmond-based Entrust Financial Credit Union into the family on June 30, 2019. This merger is the result of a year-long …
06/28/19 Press Release
ValleyStar Credit Union Donates $40,000 to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Southwest Virginia
Martinsville, Virginia (June 2019) – ValleyStar Credit Union held its 24th Annual Golf Tournament at Chatmoss Country Club in Martinsville, Virginia on May 16. The tournament benefitted Children’s Miracle Network …
04/17/19 Press Release
Newby Promoted at ValleyStar Credit Union
Martinsville, Virginia (April 2019) – Jeanne Newby of ValleyStar Credit Union has been promoted to the position of Vice President of People and Culture. An employee of the Credit Union …
03/01/19 Press Release
24th Annual ValleyStar Golf Tournament to Be Held May 16th
Martinsville, Virginia (March 2019) – ValleyStar Credit Union will host its 24th annual fundraising golf tournament on Thursday, May 16 at Chatmoss Country Club in Martinsville, Virginia. The funds raised …
01/14/19 Press Release
Holiday Outreach Efforts Include Successful Miracles on Ice Event
Martinsville, Virginia (December 2018) – ValleyStar Credit Union teamed up with Downtown Roanoke, Inc. and The Kettle Cooker Express to host a special “Miracles on Ice” event at Elmwood on …
11/16/18 Press Release
Miracles on Ice – A New Event Benefitting Children’s Miracle Network
Roanoke, Virginia (November 16, 2018) – Downtown Roanoke, Inc. and ValleyStar Credit Union are teaming up for a new event at Elmwood on Ice on December 1st. Miracles on Ice will be …
11/06/18 Press Release
ValleyStar Credit Union Presents Elmwood on Ice
Roanoke, Virginia (November 2018) – Elmwood on Ice is coming back for a fourth season of ice skating and sliding in downtown Roanoke, and ValleyStar Credit Union is proud to be …
09/11/18 Press Release
ValleyStar Credit Union and Entrust Financial Credit Union to Merge
Martinsville, Virginia (September 2018) – ValleyStar Credit Union and Entrust Financial Credit Union have entered into an agreement to merge the two Virginia-based credit unions, subject to membership vote and …
06/15/18 Press Release
ValleyStar Credit Union Donates $25,000 to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Southwest Virginia
Martinsville, Virginia (June 2018) – ValleyStar Credit Union held its 23rd Annual Golf Tournament at Chatmoss Country Club in Martinsville, Virginia on May 10. The tournament benefitted Children’s Miracle Network …