Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union John D. Unangst Profile

John D. Unangst Profile

President/CEO

John D. Unangst is President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) and State Financial Network, Inc. He joined the company in 1976 as Manager to head a three-person organization with one branch and assets of less than $1 million. In 1985, Mr. Unangst acquired the title of President and Chief Executive Officer, and under his leadership, FMFCU has grown into a full-service financial institution with assets over $700 million.

As a leader in the credit union movement, Mr. Unangst has directed the growth and diversification of FMFCU which currently represents over 1,700 sponsoring companies and organizations with more than 74,000 active members.

Mr. Unangst was the driving force behind FMFCU’s newest state-of-the-art branch locations. On the cutting edge of industry, the new Centers boast the latest technology - from video screens to remote teller systems and internet stations - in a friendly, comfortable and member-focused environment. A visionary with hands-on experience of day-to-day operations, Mr. Unangst exemplifies his organization’s motto of "Speed, Service, and Convenience" for FMFCU members.

Mr. Unangst is an active member of the Riddle HealthCare Foundation Board of Directors and the Brandywine Advisory Board at Penn State University . He is a past member of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee, past member of the Riddle Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, past Director of the Delaware County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Credit Union League, and served on National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations (NACUSO Board of Directors for 19 years, two as chairman, and 19 years on CUES Chapter Board.

Prior to joining FMFCU, Mr. Unangst spent 3 years at Provident National Bank and 3 years as a member of the United States Army. As a Captain serving in Vietnam, Mr. Unangst was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, the Air Medal for Valor and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. He earned a B.S. in Finance from Pennsylvania State University in 1972.

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