(PRLEAP.COM) MAPLE GROVE, MINN. August 12, 2006 — TopLine Federal Credit Union has hired Leah Bain as its Public Relations and Communications Officer, based at its Maple Grove headquarters. Bain brings experience in public relations, communications, event planning and branding to TopLine and will be instrumental in assisting the credit union create top-of-mind awareness across the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area.
“ We are delighted that Leah has joined TopLine to help us identify and implement essential internal and external communications programs to best serve our existing member... ”
“We are delighted that Leah has joined TopLine to help us identify and implement essential internal and external communications programs to best serve our existing members.” said Diane Welter, marketing and communications manager, “We were looking for someone to bring media and event planning savvy to our communications and branding efforts and Leah was a rare find.”
Bain commented, “I am excited for the opportunity to join such a wonderful organization. TopLine is positioned for continued strong growth, and I look forward to working together with our staff to build great relationships with members and to work within the communities we serve to create awareness for the credit union through partnerships with local businesses and organizations.”
Bain previously was a senior account representative with Tunheim Partners, a recognized leader in public relations and public affairs, where she worked in a variety of industries, including financial services, legal services, medical devices, weather products and consumer products. Prior to that position, she was a public relations intern for the American Cancer Society where she coordinated regional projects, conducted media campaigns and secured media sponsorships. She currently resides in Spring Park, Minnesota.
About TopLine Federal Credit Union
Established in 1935, TopLine Federal Credit Union is headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota, and is the state’s 11th largest credit union with more than $240 million in assets. TopLine offers a complete line of financial services from offices in Maple Grove, Edina, Brooklyn Center and downtown Minneapolis, as well as by phone and through its interactive Web site at
www.TopLinecu.com. Membership is available to anyone who lives, works, worships, attends school or volunteers in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott or Washington counties in Minnesota and their immediate family members.
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