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Acacia Federal Names Rob Jacobs Chief Lending Officer; Falls Church, Virginia (May 30, 2008) – Acacia Federal Savings Bank announces two executive-level promotions: Rob Jacobs is now executive vice president and chief lending officer, while John Mortimer has been appointed senior vice president, secondary marketing. Jacobs heads Acacia Federal’s real estate and commercial lending divisions. He began with the bank as vice president in real estate lending in March of 1996. Before working with Acacia, he specialized in real estate and mortgage lending for Riggs Bank and Cameron Brown Mortgage. Mortimer, previously a vice president in the retail mortgage division, came to Acacia in November 2007. He has over 20 years’ experience in residential mortgage banking and related financial fields, and spent 12 of the last 14 years managing secondary marketing for various mortgage companies. “It’s good to have such solid experience leading Acacia Federal as we enter our next phase of growth,” said James Barber, chairman and CEO. “We’re looking forward to expanding our market reach.” Acacia Federal (AcaciaFederal.com) is located in Falls Church, Va. The bank is a subsidiary of Acacia Life Insurance Company and a sister company of Calvert Group, both of Bethesda, Md. All three organizations are members of the UNIFI Companies, a group of life insurance and financial services firms offering services to individuals, families and businesses. Make Someone Famous! Falls Church, Virginia (April 17, 2008) – “Make someone famous” is the theme of Acacia Federal Savings Bank’s 2008 Nice Guys Awards. The program encourages people to make a difference for someone who makes a difference – by nominating a local person or group for volunteering, philanthropy or customer service. Nominations can be made at NiceGuysAwards.com. James Barber, Acacia’s chairman and CEO, announced the kickoff yesterday at the bank’s 23rd-anniversary open house. Many of last year’s winners were also on hand:
About the Nice Guys Awards The Nice Guys Awards recognizes people who go above and beyond in DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. The awards are divided into three categories: individual, business and nonprofit. Nominations can be made at NiceGuysAwards.com until July 16, 2008. “When you nominate someone who makes a difference, you’re making a difference too,” says Nancy Davis, senior vice president of marketing. “You’re inspiring others to change their world.” Winners will be announced [date] on WTOP Radio. Each winner receives $3,000 for the charity of their choice. Acacia Federal (AcaciaFederal.com) instituted the Nice Guys Awards in 2005. The bank is located in Falls Church, Va. near the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. Acacia is a member of the UNIFI Companies, a group of life insurance and financial services firms offering services to individuals, families and businesses. New Leadership at Acacia Federal Falls Church, Virginia (January 20, 2008) - Acacia Federal Savings Bank starts the New Year with a new management team. James B. Barber has been elected chairman and chief executive officer of Acacia Federal, while Louis C. Kiessling, III has been elected president and chief operating officer. Both will join the board of directors. The change became effective January 2 upon the retirement of F. Weller Meyer, chairman, president and CEO. Meyer, a Potomac resident, headed the bank for more than 20 years. He will remain active in the industry as 2008 president of the Federal Reserve's Thrift Institutions Advisory Council (TIAC). He will also serve as vice chairman of Acacia Federal during 2008. James Barber was a member of the original management team that helped Meyer change Acacia Federal from a struggling new bank of the 80's to a profitable bank in the 90's ... and on to record-breaking years of profits and over $1.5 billion in assets. He served most recently as executive vice president and chief lending officer. The Washington, D.C. resident serves on the board of Wesley Housing Development Corporation. Lou Kiessling, previously executive vice president and chief financial officer, brought substantial experience from Loyola Federal, Crestar Bank and SunTrust Bank to Acacia Federal when he joined as senior vice president and chief financial officer in 2000. He helped lead Acacia's expansion between 2001 and 2006, when the bank's assets and its net income essentially doubled. A resident of Oakton, Va., Kiessling is a board member of the Northern Virginia Community Foundation. Acacia Federal (AcaciaFederal.com) is located in Falls Church, Va. The bank is a member of the UNIFI Companies, a group of life insurance and financial services firms offering services to individuals, families and businesses. Acacia Federal Chairman Named President of First Member to Hold Top Position Twice Falls Church, VA (December 17, 2007) F. Weller Meyer, chairman, president & CEO of Acacia Federal Savings Bank, has been named president of the Thrift Institutions Advisory Council (TIAC) to the Federal Reserve. He served as vice president in 2007. Meyer is the first in the council's history to hold the post twice. In 2000, he served as president in an extended term, following a year as vice president and one as general member. Established in 1980, TIAC is an advisory group made up of 12 representatives from America's thrift institutions - savings and loans, savings banks, and credit unions. Each member serves for two years. The council meets several times each year with the Board of Governors to advise the Federal Reserve on housing, economic and monetary policy. Mortgage market stabilization and reform is likely to be a key topic in 2008. Meyer, a Potomac, Md. resident, is a past chairman of America's Community Bankers and director of Acacia Federal Savings Bank, Calvert Group Ltd. and IOMAI Corporation. Acacia Federal (AcaciaFederal.com) is located in Falls Church, Va. The bank is a member of the UNIFI Companies, a group of life insurance and financial services firms offering services to individuals, families and businesses. Acacia Federal Doubles Mortgage Sales Division Hiring Follows Three Record Months Falls Church, Virginia (October 1, 2007) - At a time when many financial companies are reducing mortgage staff, Acacia Federal of Falls Church has been hiring. The bank added 12 representatives in September, doubling their team for that division. The move follows three months in record mortgage volume for the bank, from June through August. Most of the new hires came from the McLean, Va. office of American Home Mortgage, the nationwide lender which filed for bankruptcy in July. "Adding a cohesive group of performers allowed us to increase our capabilities rapidly," says Mike Bikowski, senior vice president of mortgage production. Many of the representatives came with transactions in progress, which helped roll the high closure volume into September. "As a conservative bank, we find the best strategy is often counter-cyclical," says James Barber, executive vice president. "We verify loan information, keep a close relationship with the customer and keep much of the business in our own portfolio." This stability allows the bank to provide an attractive source of funds as other options close up. "We're looking for a bigger portion of a softer market," summarizes Barber. Founded in 1985, Acacia Federal is a member of the UNIFI Companies, a group of insurance and financial services firms. The bank, which has over $1.4 billion in assets, is active in the mortgage, real estate development and commercial lending markets.
Acacia Federal Announces Winners of 2007 Nice Guys Awards Falls Church, Virginia (September 19, 2007) - Acacia Federal Savings Bank announced the winners of the third annual Nice Guys Awards at a luncheon in Vienna, Va. today. The awards recognize people in the D.C. area who excel in volunteering, philanthropy and customer service. Keynote speaker was Kevin Grevey, NBA World Championship Winner and former Washington Bullets player. Today Grevey is owner of Grevey's Restaurant & Sports Bar in Falls Church; a scout for the Los Angeles Lakers; and a TV and radio analyst for CBS/Westwood 1 and Fox Sports Network. Here are the winners and top runners-up for the 2007 Nice Guys Awards: INDIVIDUAL Winner - Ed Murphy, Vienna, Va.: Leads teams who make free home repairs for D.C. homeowners - volunteering his Saturdays for 10 years. Second place - Bobbi Seely, Brunswick, Md.: Volunteers as a mentor and caregiver for children in crisis, working with Loudoun Families for Children. Third place - Marisa West, Beltsville, Md.: Teenage organizer of Prom Dresses for New Orleans, helping restore "a little high-school normalcy" for girls in hurricane-damaged areas. BUSINESS Winner - My Plumber, Manassas, Va: Conducts food drives for needy families around D.C., offering a discount coupon for those who donate; offers food drive plans to others online. Second place - Mediastudio, Falls Church, Va: Conducts a yearly design marathon for pro bono clients, providing marketing materials for nonprofit organizations. Third place - Project Performance Corporation, McLean, Va: Supports multiple causes, from environmental awareness to helping rebuild the town of Waveland, Mississippi. NONPROFIT Winner - Daughter for the Day, Temple Hills, Md.: Provides volunteers who accompany seniors to doctors' visits and help them run errands; founded by Tonja Lark of White Plains, Md. Second place - Capital Hospice, Falls Church, Va.: Gives medical, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families facing serious, progressive illness. Third place (tie) - Annandale Christian Community for Action: Provides practical help to low-income Annandale, Va. families; this is the group's 40th year of service. Third place (tie) - Phoenix Rising Therapeutic Equestrian Program, Catlett, Va: Helps children with disabilities; board members live in Fairfax, Prince William and Fauquier Counties. About the 2007 Nice Guys Awards Acacia Federal instituted the Nice Guys Awards in 2005 as a community-focused way to celebrate achieving $1 billion dollars in assets by their 20th anniversary. "The awards allow us to support people who are making a difference in the D.C. area - and inspire others to change their world," says Nancy Davis, senior vice president of marketing and communications. Each winner receives $3,000 for their chosen charity and recognition on WTOP Radio; announcements begin September 20. Runners-up receive $1,000 for the charity of their choice. The story of each top-placing nominee is posted at NiceGuysAwards.com. Acacia Federal (afsbonline.com) is located in Falls Church, Va. near the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. The bank is a member of the UNIFI Companies, a group of life insurance and financial services firms offering services to individuals, families and businesses.
Acacia Federal Savings Bank Awards Scholarship to Marshall High School Seniors Falls Church and Vienna Students Honored for work ethic, dedication Falls Church, VA (June 15, 2007) – Acacia Federal Savings Bank has awarded $1,500 scholarships to graduating George C. Marshall High School seniors Will Blakeley and Eugenia Joya. Chosen from more than two dozen applicants, the two best demonstrated criteria based on the bank’s corporate philosophy of “Hard work. High standards. Helping others.” This is the first year Acacia Federal – a recognized partner of Marshall High School – awarded scholarships to Marshall students. Blakeley was one of six (6) finalists for the scholarship awarded to a graduating senior of Marshall High School, and Joya was one of seven (7) finalists for the scholarship awarded to a graduating senior of The Marshall Academy. "This was a very tough decision for us," said Ellen Ingson, a member of the Acacia Federal Scholarship Committee that reviewed the resumes and essays of the finalists and conducted face-to-face interviews with the students. "All the students we spoke with were very impressive in terms of how they presented themselves and their accomplishments thus far. We could have awarded the scholarships to just about any of the finalists and they are all to be congratulated, but Will and Eugenia really stood out to us as a Committee." Blakeley will continue his education this fall at Dayton University in Dayton, Ohio, while Joya will be attending NOVA Community College in Fairfax, Virginia. About Acacia Federal Savings Bank About The UNIFI Companies
Acacia Federal Kicks off Third Annual Nice Guys Awards Falls Church, Virginia (April 18, 2007) – Acacia Federal Savings Bank is seeking nominations for the third annual Nice Guys Awards, a program that recognizes excellence in volunteering, philanthropy and customer service. Nominations can be made at NiceGuysAwards.com. The kickoff for the 2007 awards program was held yesterday at the bank’s 22nd anniversary open house. “We’re inspired by the stories we’ve learned over the past two years,” says bank chairman Weller Meyer. “They reinforce our belief in the power of ordinary people to change their world.” Last year’s winners and runners-up came from Northern Virginia, Maryland and the District. Winners included:
About the 2007 Nice Guys Awards The Nice Guys Awards recognizes people who go “above and beyond” to help others in DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. There are three categories: individual, business and nonprofit. Anyone can nominate online by visiting NiceGuysAwards.com between now and July 17, 2007. Winners will be announced September 20. Each winner will receive $3,000 for their favorite charity and recognition for a job well done, including announcements on WTOP Radio. The bank instituted the Nice Guys Awards in 2005 as a community-focused way to celebrate a double milestone: achievement of a billion in assets by their 20th anniversary. Acacia Federal (afsbonline.com) is located in Falls Church, Va. near the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. The bank is a member of the UNIFI Companies, a group of life insurance and financial services firms offering services to individuals, families and businesses.
D.C. Area Banker Named to the Federal Reserve’s Thrift Institutions Advisory Council F. Weller Meyer, chairman, president & CEO of Acacia Federal Savings Bank, has been named a member of the Thrift Institutions Advisory Council (TIAC) to the Federal Reserve. He will serve as vice president of the Council in 2007. This will be the second time he has filled that position. In 1999, he served as vice president during the second year of the two-year term; he was then asked to serve as president, extending his term to three years. TIAC is an advisory group made up of 12 representatives from America’s thrift institutions. Established in 1980, the group includes members from savings and loans, savings banks, and credit unions. The Council meets three or more times each year with the Board of Governors to discuss developments related to thrift institutions, the housing industry, and mortgage finance, as well as regulatory issues. Meyer, a Potomac, Md. resident, is immediate past chairman of America’s Community Bankers and director of Acacia Federal Savings Bank, Calvert Group Ltd. and IOMAI Corporation. Acacia Federal (www.afsbonline.com) is a member of the UNIFI Companies, a group of life insurance and financial services firms offering services to individuals, families and businesses.
Volunteer With Cancer, Active 75-Year-Old Honored at Acacia Federal’s Nice Guys Awards Falls Church, Virginia – Acacia Federal’s second annual Nice Guys awards luncheon, held in Vienna, Va. on Thursday, September 21, featured inspiring stories from volunteers across the DC area. The award recognizes people who go “above and beyond” in volunteering, philanthropy and customer service. Photos are available. Below are winners’ highlights. Full stories are posted at NiceGuysAwards.com. Individual Category
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Winners received $3,000 for the charity of their choice; runners-up received $1,000 for their chosen cause. In addition, Chairman Weller Meyer and senior vice president Nancy Davis honored all nominees, who hailed from D.C. to Laurel, Md. to Purcellville, Va. Instituted by Acacia Federal Savings Bank (afsbonline.com) in 2005 as a community-focused celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Nice Guys Awards have become an annual event. Located near the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, the bank is a member of the UNIFI Companies, a group of life insurance and financial services firms.
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