UCU Promotes Shawn MacDonald to Community Engagement Manager in Southern Maine
ORONO, Maine (March 10, 2025) – University Credit Union is pleased to welcome Shawn MacDonald to the credit union’s team of Community Engagement Managers (CEMs), who represent UCU in communities throughout the state. Based at the University of Southern Maine’s Brooks Student Center in Gorham, MacDonald will cover southern Maine and work alongside Community Engagement Managers Jenn Deschene in Presque Isle, Seth Poplaski in Orono, and Ree Anna Bridges in Machias.
UCU’s Community Engagement Managers are positive, passionate, and motivated ambassadors who work to build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the financial well-being of Maine people. They participate, host and volunteer at local activities; serve on nonprofit boards and committees; host financial education workshops and events to improve financial literacy; engage with local municipalities, schools, and institutions as a community partner; and identify opportunities for financial sponsorship.
MacDonald transitions into this role after serving as assistant branch manager at UCU’s Portland location since 2018. His experience in member service, staff development, and community outreach has made him an integral part of the UCU team. His contributions to financial literacy efforts and his ability to build strong relationships earned him the UCU Star Award, recognizing his commitment to members and colleagues alike.
“Shawn understands the importance of community connection and the impact of People Helping People,” said Renee Ouellette, President and CEO of University Credit Union. “His experience and dedication will support UCU’s ongoing efforts to serve our members and communities across southern Maine.”
About University Credit Union
Established in 1967, UCU is an innovative, full-service financial institution dedicated to promoting financial well-being for the individuals and communities it serves. UCU is one of the largest credit unions in Maine, serving members across the state of Maine with locations in Orono, Bangor, Farmington, Gorham, Portland, Presque Isle, Machias, Augusta, and soon, Saco. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, UCU returns its profits back to members in the form of lower loan rates, higher deposit yields, lower fees, and more solutions and services. For more information visit ucumaine.com. profits back to members in the form of lower loan rates, higher deposit yields, lower fees, and more solutions and services. For more information visit ucumaine.com.
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