Family First Federal Credit Union Names Terry Thomas to Chairman of the Board

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Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:02am EDT

Members Also Reelect Three Members of the Board of Directors
OREM, Utah--(Business Wire)--
Family First Federal Credit Union today announced that Terry D.
Thomas has been elected by the board members to a one-year term to
take the helm as chairman of the board. Thomas replaces Dale K.
Poulson, who will now serve as vice chairman of the board.

   The credit union members also reelected three board members. The
board of directors are responsible for the general policies of the
credit union and charged with setting the credit union's overall
mission, purpose, objectives and strategic plan. In addition to
attending monthly board meetings, directors also serve on various
committees for the credit union.

   "Terry and I have worked with each other for eight years as
members of board of directors at the credit union," said Poulson. "I
have seen first hand his knowledge of business and his passion for the
members. I look forward to seeing the members benefit from Terry's
increased involvement and I have full confidence that he will uphold
the mission of the credit union by putting its members first."

   Thomas, who was the former vice chairman of the board, is looking
forward to his new role and responsibilities. "It is a privilege to
serve my fellow board members and members of the credit union as
chairman of the board," Thomas said. "Family First Credit Union is a
truly remarkable organization with a heritage and culture of service
and a performance record that distinguishes it from other financial
institutions in the state. I look forward to continuing to work with
the members and nurturing the growth of the credit union."

   Members of the board of directors include:

   Terry D. Thomas - Chairman

   Thomas has served on the board for eight years. He has been
employed at EG&G Defense Materials as the engineering and information
systems manager since 2001. He received a BS in Mechanical Engineering
from Utah State University and an MBA degree in 1993.

   Dale K. Poulson - Vice Chairman

   Poulson has served on the board for 19 years. He is currently
director of transportation for Headwaters Resources, Inc. in South
Jordan, Utah and owner of Countryside Cleaners in Highland, Utah. He
earned his BS and MBA degrees from Brigham Young University.

   Lee Huish - Treasurer

   Huish has served on the board for 15 years. He has been senior
financial analyst at Geneva Steel since 2001. He was formerly employed
with U.S. Steel for 14 years in various accounting and financial
positions. He graduated from Brigham Young University with BS degree.

   Michael J. Sperry - Secretary

   Sperry has served on the board for three years. He is the vice
president of Juab Title & Abstract Company. The company was founded in
1901. Michael is the fourth generation of this family to work at the
company.

   Curtis Marsh - Board Member

   Marsh has served on the board for three years. He is currently a
Postmaster for the United States Postal Service. He received a BA
degree in Psychology and has been a member of the credit union since
1996.

   Andrew Williams - Board Member

   Williams has served on the board for three years. He currently
works for Novell. He received a BS degree in Computer Information
Systems from Southern Utah University.

   Perry Bronson - Board Member

   Bronson has served both on the board and supervisory committee for
three years. He is a realtor at Century 21 All Pros Realty. He
graduated with an AS degree from Utah Valley State College, and he is
currently working towards a BS in business management with an emphasis
in marketing.

   ABOUT FAMILY FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

   Family First Federal Credit Union has been providing excellent
financial services since 1947. Branches are located in American Fork,
Pleasant Grove, Orem, Springville, Payson, Lindon, a Home and Business
Loan Center in Orem, and offers online services at
www.familyfirstcu.com. Anyone who lives, works, or attends school in
Utah County, or has a family member who does, is eligible for
membership. As your primary financial institution, Family First
Federal Credit Union is dedicated to providing its members with high
quality service, friendly staff, and convenient account access to
better meet their needs.

   Jennifer Child, Assistant Vice President of Member Services
appears monthly on ABC4's "Good Things Utah" providing financial
advice and answering questions about finances. Family First has a
section on its Web site dedicated to answering questions called "Ask
Jenn." The "Ask Jenn" feature can be found on Family First's Web site
at https://www.family1stcu.com/askJen.php.

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