Our Story
InFirst FCU has spent the last 90 years dedicated to fulfilling the financial dreams of our members – just like you! As you can imagine, the world looks very different than it did in 1935, but your credit union has remained strong. With nearly 15,000 members and over $188 million in assets, we are well-positioned to help you!
Our field of membership includes:
Members of the InFirst Responders Foundation, Inc.
Many active and all retired federal employees
Select Employee Groups (SEGs)
Anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in most of Botetourt, King George, Roanoke, Salem, and Vinton, VA
Any immediate family members of an existing member
Do you have questions about becoming a member? Stop by any of our branches or call us today!
Empowering Members To Achieve Financial Success.
Mission Statement
Empowering members to achieve financial success.
Vision Statement
As a trusted financial partner for all generations, we are committed to delivering a secure member-centered experience that supports you and your family in achieving your financial goals throughout all life milestones.
InFirst Responders Foundation
InFirst Responders Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization that exists to support our first responders and affiliated organizations with grants for equipment, training, resources, causes, and operational support.
At InFirst Federal Credit Union, we have a social mission, and credit union community service is as important as anything else we do in business. Our structure and purpose as a not-for-profit financial cooperative mean we exist to help our members manage and improve their financial lives. As a credit union, community involvement is a core value of InFirst FCU. We work collaboratively with members, sponsor groups, and the surrounding community through support and volunteer participation. This is the very meaning of the credit union philosophy and difference of “people helping people.”
Becoming a member of the (IRF) is easy. A tax-deductible donation of $20 or more makes you a member of the InFirst Responders Foundation—and helps us make a difference in the lives of so many. It's also one of the many ways that you may be eligible for membership with InFirst Federal Credit Union.
Board of Directors
Chair, Alan D. Rothenberg
Mr. Rothenberg is an Attorney in private practice in Rockville, MD. He has served as the past Chair of the Board of Directors and as a member of the Board of Directors since 1983. Prior to his election to the Board, he served as Chair of the Supervisory Committee. He also served as Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors of Interstate Commerce Commission FCU before its merger with InFirst Federal Credit Union.
Vice Chair, Sara B. Reardon
Ms. Reardon received a Business Administration degree from North Carolina A&T State University and a Law degree from Howard University Law School. She has served as Senior Attorney for the Merit Systems Protection Board, Supervisory Attorney for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Adjunct Lecturer at George Washington University Law School, and taught Medical Malpractice Litigation at Howard University Medical School. She is a member of the United States Supreme Court Bar, the South Carolina Bar, and the D.C. Bar. She has also served on the InFirst FCU Supervisory Committee for 10 years.
Treasurer, George Spindell
Mr. Spindell has served on the Board of Directors of InFirst Federal Credit Union since 2022 and concurrently holds the position of Board Treasurer. A dedicated member of the Credit Union for over two decades, he brings deep institutional knowledge and financial acumen to his role.
Now retired, Mr. Spindell concluded a distinguished career spanning more than 40 years in the financial services industry. His professional tenure includes leadership roles at MissionSquare Retirement (formerly ICMA-RC),a premier provider of retirement plans for state, county, and municipal governments, and at TIAA, a Fortune 500 financial services firm renowned for its commitment to long-term financial well-being. Throughout his career, Mr. Spindell specialized in strategic planning, product development, and implementation, with a particular emphasis on innovation in defined contribution plans and lifetime income solutions. His work consistently centered on designing and delivering products that empower individuals to retire with financial security and dignity.
Assistant Treasurer, Nega Teshome
Mr. Teshome currently works for Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), a federal government agency, as a supervisory auditor. He worked for more than 25 years as a controller, financial manager, and transaction advisor in public accounting firms before his current position. He is an adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Maryland Global Campus. Mr. Teshome has been active in a small startup corporation in the Washington metropolitan company (PurposeBlack Inc.) as a member of the Board of Directors
Director, Janice Brown-Taylor
Mrs. Janice Brown-Taylor is a strategic executive with over two decades of federal sector leadership, specializing in large-scale benefits administration and IT program management. After serving 30 years, she recently retired as Deputy Chief of Benefits Administration at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, overseeing a $126 million program that delivers $6 billion in annual pension payments to 1.4 million retirees across more than 5,000 plans. Career achievements include eliminating case processing backlogs, directing an $80M+ IT modernization, and contributing to PBGC's #1 ranking in Best Places to work among small federal agencies.
Janice previously led enterprise IT operations as Customer Success Program Manager at the Federal
Trade Commission, managing a $22M budget and directing initiatives that earned the Chairman's Award for Distinguished Service.
Janice holds a master’s Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Alcorn State University. Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Associate Certified Coach (ACC), with expertise spanning strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and leadership development.
Director, Ebony Fleming
Ebony Fleming is an accomplished leader in customer success, training, and strategic operations. As a Technical Training Specialist at Intact Insurance, she designs engaging, interactive learning experiences that boost performance, ensure compliance, and align with organizational goals.
Previously, Ebony served as Client Success Manager II at Blue Ocean Brain. In this role, she partnered with enterprise clients to lead engagement strategies and deliver innovative microlearning solutions. These programs enhanced workplace effectiveness, equality, cultural competency, and organizational awareness—while maintaining strong client retention, boosting employee engagement, and delivering measurable results.
Ebony also brings compassionate service experience as a Licensed Funeral Director, reflecting her commitment to community care. She holds advanced degrees in Business Administration Management and Funeral Services. Passionate about financial literacy and member-focused innovation, Ebony seeks to join the board to help strengthen community financial well-being and promote equitable access to resources.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her husband and is a proud aunt to seven nieces and nephews.