About Us

History

As Gateway Assembly continued to experience growth and progress, the idea of establishing its own Credit Union was developed by Pastor Adrian Banfield.  The members of the Assembly welcomed and embraced the opportunity; and In December 2005, Gateway Cooperative Credit Union was registered and began operations.

From the period 2006-2008, Gateway Co-operative Credit Union operated through the assistance of volunteers.  Throughout the period, 2009-2011 one of the volunteers was made responsible for posting daily transactions.  In 2012, as the Credit Union continued growing, another volunteer joined the team to further assist with entering those transactions.  Further advancement, led to the hiring of an External Accountant during the period 2012-2014.

In 2015, the Credit Union hired an Assistant Manager, its first employee, to perform the accounting functions.  The Assistant Manager replaced the External Account hired in 2012.  In June 2016, the Credit Union hired its second employee, an Accounts Clerk, so that its operation could be extended from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Fridays.

Motto

 

“Use your money and not lose your money“

Objectives

• To promote thrift among its members by providing ways and means whereby savings can be effective and whereby shares in the society can be acquired.
• To create out of the savings of its members, and other business of the society, a source of credit available to it members.
• To educate its members on the co-operative principles and methods, in family financial management.
• To undertake all other acts and things as are incidental or conducive to or consequential upon the attainment of the above objectives.

Board Members, Committees and Staff

Board Members

The Board consists of five (5) persons who are responsible for ensuring good governance and management of the Credit Union through policies of the Co-operative Society.

• Bro. Anderson Stanisclaus- Chairman
• Bro. Peter Alfred – Vice Chairman
• Bro. Andy Mitchell – Secretary
• Sis. Salisha Armstrong – Treasurer
• Sis. Shevon Francis – Floor Member

Supervisory and Compliance Committee

This Committee ensures that Gateway Co-operative Credit Union maintains good levels of safety and soundness.

• Sis. Laurel James – Chairman
• Sis. Veronica Alexander – Secretary
• Sis. Andrea Lord – Floor Member

Credit Committee

This committee is responsible for implementation of the loans policy and approving loans to the Credit Union.

• Bro. Ritch Frederick – Chairman
• Sis. Antonia Stanisclaus – Secretary
• Sis. Melinda Telesford – Floor Member

Office Staff

• Pastor Adrian Banfield – Manager
• Ms. Nyasha Jeremiah – Assistant Manager
• Mrs. Sindra Andrews-Perez – Clerk