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Ideal CU VP of Mortgage Services Named Super Mortgage Professional for 2016

(Woodbury, MN – October 27, 2016) Faith Tholkes, Vice President of Mortgage Services at Ideal Credit Union, has once again been named a Super Mortgage Professional for 2016 by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business. Tholkes was first recognized for this prestigious honor in 2014. She was nominated for the award by clients who view her as a mortgage professional who demonstrates exceptional ability and service.

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Ideal CU Community Foundation Seventh Annual Golf Tournament Sets New Record for Funds Raised

(Woodbury, MN – October 18, 2016) A strong showing of support enabled the Ideal CU Community Foundation to raise a record $23,291 at its seventh annual golf tournament on September 12, 2016, which is over a 25% increase from the previous year. The event, held at StoneRidge Golf Course in Stillwater, attracted 110 golfers and 46 sponsors. The foundation will use the funds to aid local education, food shelf and community initiatives.

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Ideal CU Promotes Chris Friederichs to VP of Lending Operations

(Woodbury, MN – October 13, 2016) Ideal Credit Union has announced the promotion of Chris Friederichs to Vice President of Lending Operations. Friederichs started his career with Ideal CU in 1989 as a teller, then moved into lending operations and member services. Prior to his promotion, he served as Director of Central Underwriting. Friederichs is a trusted lending professional with over 27 years of financial experience.

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Sarah Jaeger Named Branch Manager for Ideal CU’s New Stillwater Office

(Woodbury, MN – October 4, 2016) Sarah Jaeger has been promoted to branch manager of Ideal Credit Union’s new Stillwater office, which is scheduled to open in late 2016.

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