The Nominating Committee has selected three candidates for the three positions open for election to the Board of Directors of El Paso Employees Federal Credit Union. The nominees are listed with their biography in alphabetical order.

 

Emma Acosta

During the past thirteen years, as a member and director of the credit union, I have been involved in bringing to EPEFCU updated management, financial, and marketing tools and experience. The greatest asset of our credit union is its members, thus I am committed to provide all members a broad range of member services and the utmost courtesy. Personally, I currently serve in the capacity of East-Central City Representative and was elected by my peers as Mayor Pro-Tem. I am also owner of a small Consulting business specializing in public relations, marketing, and management. I retired as the Director for the Department of Solid Waste Management. I am involved in our great community via volunteering and sitting on various boards. I hold a BBA from UTEP and an MBA from Webster University. My family includes my two daughters: Nancy Enriquez-Velasco and Sandra Enriquez-Falcon, seven wonderful grandchildren, and one great-grandson.

Fermin Dorado

I earned a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from UTEP in 1976 while working for the City, was then appointed City Engineer in 1984 and retired 1996. After a few months, I started my own engineering firm, Dorado Engineering Inc. We are involved in performing a variety of civil engineering designs, construction, drainage, land development and feasibility studies. I am passionate about encouraging Hispanics to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. I am Chairman of the Fiesta de las Flores Hispanic Cultural Center, past Chairman of Centro Medico Del Valle, the Board of Directors of United Way and the Supervisory Committee of El Paso Employees FCU. I want to contribute to its success by serving on their Board of Directors and would appreciate your support.

John/Juan Guerrero

It has been an extreme pleasure to serve you, the members of our credit union, as a board member for almost twelve years. I have been a member of the credit union for over forty years and am proud to say that the credit union has been the only financial institution I have used for those forty plus years. I retired from the police department after twenty five years of service. I am presently employed at an Investigator for the Federal Public Defenders office. I ask for you vote in the upcoming election and promise to continue to serve you, the members, to the best of my ability. I will be a strong advocate for our employees which next to you, our members, is our strongest asset. Please re-elect me to serve you the members of the best credit union in El Paso. El Paso Employees Federal Credit Union. Thank you, John Guerrero.

 

IMPORTANT ELECTION NOTICE In addition to the nominated slate, a qualified member in good standing may be placed on the ballot of nominees for a position on the Board of Directors by petitioning for inclusion on the ballot. Nomination by petition requires the following: Submit a petition signed by at least one (1) percent of the members (465 signatures). Submit a statement of qualification and biographical data, 125 words or less. Submit signed affidavit stating an agreement to the nomination and promise to serve if elected. Petitions and affidavits to serve are available at the Credit Union's Main Office which is located at 8840 Gazelle Drive. Petitions must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. February 12, 2010. By March 17, 2010, all qualified members 16 years of age or older, in good standing, will be mailed a ballot with instructions and deadline for return. When only one member is nominated for each position to be filled, no ballots will be mailed out. The Chairman of the Board of Directors will declare each nominee elected by general consent or acclamation at the Annual Meeting. An independent accounting firm will tabulate the ballots if necessary. The results will be announced at the Annual Meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the El Paso Marriott Hotel. Your vote automatically makes you eligible for a $500 drawing to be held at the Annual Meeting. (Member need not be present to win.) If you have any questions regarding the election process, please contact the Board Secretary, Gloria Duran, through the Credit Union at 599-6816.