2025 Annual Meeting and Elections

Marine FCU’s Annual Meeting will be held at our Corporate Headquarters at 4180 Western Boulevard in Jacksonville, North Carolina on Thursday, May 15, at 8:30 a.m.

Election results will be announced at that time. The Nominating Committee has proposed Mike Dunn, Lois Dupuis, and Terry Shepard for three-year terms on the Board of Directors.

We are offering the opportunity to join the meeting virtually for those that are unable to attend in person. Simply sign into Online Banking and look for the link to watch live. This is a Microsoft Teams event and you may be prompted to download the software needed.

To review the meeting agenda and Marine Federal's 2024 Annual Report, click here.

Do you have a question you would like us to address during the meeting? If yes, submit it using this short form by Monday, May 12.

Michael "Mike" Dunn was born in Miami, Florida and came to North Carolina by way of his father, Master Gunnery Sargent Robert Dunn, USMC Retired. After graduating from Swansboro High School, Mike worked his way through college employed by a local independent grocery chain. In May of 1980 he earned his Associate of Science Degree from Coastal Carolina Community College.

Mike started his career as a part-time meat cutter helper at Hadnot Point Commissary. He was promoted to full-time after 90 days and retained that position until 1988. He then went on to meat department supervisor at the Tarawa Terrace Commissary until 1993, meat department manager at MCB Camp Lejeune Commissary until 1995, deputy commissary officer for Marine Corps Air Station New River’s base commissary until 1997 and then as store director, opening a brand-new $8.9 million store there in 2002. Mike was promoted to store director for Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s base commissary in 2003. He retired on August 2016 after working 37 years for the United States Marine Corps.

He and his wife Tammy have been married for 40 years, and have two children and five grandchildren. Samantha is a Certified Public Accountant and Andrew is proudly serving in the United States Marine Corps as a Staff Sergeant.

Mike became a volunteer at Marine FCU in 2003 and was voted onto the Board of Directors in 2006.

“It is a pleasure to be a volunteer at Marine FCU. This organization is a community orientated ‘family’ that is here to support its members.”

Lois Geary Dupuis is a long-time resident and business owner in Onslow County, North Carolina.

She graduated from Jacksonville High School, followed by the Business and Fashion Institute in Charlotte.

Lois started working at the Flying Dutchman Travel Agency in 1979, ultimately becoming the manager and then owner of the business. She has been recognized on numerous occasions by the Jacksonville-Onslow Chamber of Commerce for her devotion to the community and her selfless efforts to make Onslow County a great place to work, live, and play.

Lois has been a member of Trinity United Methodist Church since 1968. She’s been married to Bob Dupuis since 1986 and their daughter, Bobbie, resides in Raleigh.

Lois became a volunteer at Marine FCU in 2007 and was voted on to the Board of Directors in 2016.

Terry Shepard is a retired Onslow County, North Carolina native with over 48 years in the financial industry. His experience began as a systems analyst with Bank of North Carolina in 1967, rising to the position of a Vice President of the organization at age 22 in 1971. In 1986, he assisted in the formation of the Topsail State Bank where he served as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer, and Director until 1993. As a result of a merger, he then served as Chief Financial Officer and Director for the Anchor Bank of North Carolina. In 2008, Terry joined Marine FCU serving as Chief Financial Officer until his retirement in 2015. It was an absolute honor to be a part of the Executive Management of the organization during this time.

As a member of the Military Affairs Committee of the Jacksonville-Onslow Chamber of Commerce, Terry served six years during his time with Marine FCU.

Terry served on the Supervisory Committee of Marine FCU for over a year before being appointed as a Board Member, upon the retirement of Marine FCU Board Member Mr. John Eller in May of 2018. As a Board Member, Terry currently serves as Secretary/Treasurer for Marine FCU.

He is married to his bride of 55 years, Peggy Gurganus Shepard, also an Onslow County native. They have one son Brad, daughter-in-law Melinda, and two grandchildren.

Congratulations Mr. Ken Reddic

The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is the highest recognition the state of North Carolina can award one of its citizens.

This is an extremely rare honor that few receive. Past recipients include names like Evangelist Billy Graham, Actor Andy Griffith, Poet Maya Angelou, TV Personality Oprah Winfrey, Basketball Star Michael Jordan, Artist Bob Timberlake, Racecar Driver Dale Earnhardt, and Basketball Coaches Dean Smith and Coach K.

On behalf of Governor Roy Cooper, Marine FCU Chairman of the Board Chuck Collins awarded Ken Reddic this recognition for his 40+ years of service to Onslow County and the rural counties of Eastern North Carolina on November 12.

He was a teacher, coach, principal, and administrator within Onslow County Schools. He also spent many years developing curriculum for the poorer counties in the eastern part of our state. And, he spent six years on the Onslow County Board of Education, serving as its chairman for the past three.

Ken currently serves on the Board of Directors for Marine FCU

Marine Federal Hits Asset Milestone

Jacksonville, North Carolina – Marine Federal Credit Union came into existence on April 20, 1959, when eight gentlemen made the request to become a federal credit union that would serve the Military, Department of Defense employees, and their families aboard Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune. On April 24, 1959, the request was approved by the Bureau of Federal Credit Unions.

The first official office/branch was located in a warehouse aboard Camp Lejeune. It was heated by a pot-bellied stove and secured by a chicken wire fence. Sixty-five years later, on Monday, October 15, over 250 past and present employees, military and government dignitaries, our suite of volunteers serving on the Board, and our Supervisory Committee gathered to celebrate the milestone of surpassing a billion dollars in assets.

“It took us 65 years to parlay $40 into $1,000,000,000 dollars at the end of August,” said Chuck Collins, Marine FCU’s Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Collins recognized the Board Volunteers and Executive Teams, past and present, who helped achieve this success.
 

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Tips to Avoid Fraud This Holiday Season

With the holiday season in full swing, scammers are more dedicated than ever to steal valuable consumer data. It is crucial for consumers to stay alert and report any potentially fraudulent activity to their Financial Institution in a timely manner.

• Avoid clicking on any unknown links received via text message or email
• Never login to Online Banking through a link that you’ve received from an unknown sender
• If someone contacts you and asks that you to provide them with your Online Banking credentials, cease communication right away and contact Marine FCU directly
• If you receive correspondence claiming to be from Marine FCU that is reporting an unusual transaction on your debit/credit card, contact Marine FCU directly
• Marine FCU will never ask members to provide their debit/credit card expiration date or CVV code to “verify” transactions
• Use caution when using your debit/credit card at places like gas stations or ATMs, as they are often used to place skimming devices – do not insert/swipe your card if you believe the keypad has been tampered with
• Avoid responding to social media posts or emails that advertise seasonal work as a “secret shopper”, particularly if immediate payment for the work is guaranteed – many scammers use this tactic to obtain sensitive consumer data
• Marine FCU will never ask members to purchase gift cards from various merchants

Always contact Marine FCU directly if you believe you have been subjected to any type of fraudulent activity.

800.225.3967