Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union (ACFCU) is pleased to announce Kendra Nickles has joined the credit union as Branch Manager of its Johnson City location.

Nickles brings nearly two decades of leadership experience in financial services and operations management, including 18 years in banking and extensive work in client relations, staff training, and strategic planning.

In her new role with ACFCU, Nickles will oversee branch operations, focusing on member service excellence, team leadership, and community engagement in the Johnson City market.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kendra to Team Appy,” said Andy Mullins, President and CEO of ACFCU. “Her depth of experience, leadership background, and strong community ties make her an outstanding addition to our organization. We’re excited about the energy and expertise she brings to this role.”

Deeply committed to community involvement, Nickles is an active member of the Bristol and Abingdon Chambers of Commerce, Washington County Moose Lodge, and the First Tennessee Regional Mustang Club, where she previously served as Vice President. 

The Whitewood, Va. native has lived in the Tri-Cities since 2004 and studied Business Administration at Virginia Highlands Community College.  A local musician, Nickles also enjoys beekeeping and volunteering at local outreach events.

About Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union

Originally formed by the employees of Mead Paper Mill (Domtar) in Kingsport, Tenn., in 1932, Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union serves any persons who live, work, worship or attend school in Carter, Hawkins, Sullivan, Unicoi or Washington Counties, Tennessee, the city of Bristol, TN/VA, the city of Norton, VA, Wise, Scott and Washington Counties, Virginia, Jackson, Clinton, McCreary, and Wayne Counties, Kentucky, as well as other designated entities. 

Headquartered in downtown Kingsport, Tenn., ACFCU is a full-service not-for-profit financial cooperative with each member’s deposits insured up to $250,000 by the NCUA.  Branch locations include Church Hill, Johnson City, Rogersville, and Kingsport, Tenn., and Norton, Va.  Follow ACFCU on Facebook at www.facebook.com/myacfcu, Instagram at www.instagram/myacfcu , TikTok at www.Tiktok.com/@myacfcu or X at www.twitter.com/myacfcu.  For more information, visit www.myACFCU.org.