GREATER ALLIANCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
Ana has been with Greater Alliance for 32 years, she serves on the board of Hackensack and Paramus chamber. As a Greater Alliance employee she loves helping members with their questions about loans or savings and provides financial literacy sessions within the community for different organization to help them reach their financial goals. She enjoys to read, spend time with her family, watch TV. She is very passionate about helping kids that are less fortunate and likes to volunteer in the community. She was instrumental in putting the volunteer program together for Greater Alliance employees so they can participate in different community events and volunteer their time for various causes throughout the year. She was honored to be a part of the Foundation as it was continuation of her giving nature but in a different capacity.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Secretary
- Treasurer
Antonietta has been with Greater Alliance Federal Credit Union for over 40 years. She's been married for 36 years and has three children. Family is her number one priority. She enjoys traveling, baking, and has recently started to take interest in photography. Giving back is very close to Toni's heart. In her spare time, she actively volunteers her time for different causes such as the Breast Cancer Walk, The ARC Walk and Toys for Tots. Not only does Toni give back to her community but she gives back to her team as well! She often bakes and brings in goodies for birthdays for various employees and various occasions hosted at the credit union. She was honored to be asked to be on the board of the Greater Alliance Hopes and Dreams Foundation for Children in 2017.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
Charlotte Panny has been with Greater Alliance since 1993. Before becoming a Board Member of Greater Alliance, she served as an Ambassador for Greater Alliance while working for the City of Hackensack. She became a Board Member in 2001 and still continues to be on the board. Currently Ms. Panny is working for Human Resources Grant Writing and Special Projects for the City of Hackensack. She is also the Chairperson for the Complete Count Census 2000. She was also the Board Liaison with Human Resources. Ms. Panny is very involved with community activities and serves as the coordinator for the Annual Earth Week environmental activities for the City of Hackensack such as tree planting, slam/dunk the junk, clean-up event and Make a Difference Day. Since 1984 she has served as a member and was the former Chairperson & Master Plan Committee for the Maywood/Zoning Board.
She is a member of the Maywood Historical Commission and the Maywood Business Improvement District. Currently, she is the Exalted Ruler of Hackensack Elks Lodge #658. Her vision for the credit union is to be an integral part of the community and to serve its members.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
Dan has lived in Ho-Ho-Kus his whole life. Family comes first, friends second, golf and travel tied for third. For more than 35 years giving back has been a high priority. Being on the Board of Greater Alliance Hopes and Dreams for Children is an honor and privilege. You can find his wife, Jen, and Dan enjoying every moment of raising their son, who loves music, basketball, golf and his dog, Huck. Dan is a successful Realtor with RE/MAX Properties in Saddle River, NJ.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
Glenn Guinto was named the President and CEO of Greater Alliance in 2013. Glenn started his career at Greater Alliance in 1995, right after finishing a degree in Business Management. He has served as a Teller, Head Teller, IT Director, CIO, Marketing Director and VP of Operations. To this day, he enjoys visiting the branches regularly and talking to members that he used to wait on when he was a teller. He loves to play different musical instruments and hang out with his friends and family and enjoy some down time.
He had a vision to put together the foundation for the credit union and follow the philosophy of "People Helping People" and was honored to be a part of the board when his vision came to fruition. He loves to give his time for different causes such as the Breast Cancer Walk, The ARC Walk and help raise funds to help the people of the community we serve.
Glenn Guinto was named the President and CEO of Greater Alliance in 2013. Glenn started his career at Greater Alliance in 1995, right after finishing a degree in Business Management. He has served as a Teller, Head Teller, IT Director, CIO, Marketing Director and VP of Operations. To this day, he enjoys visiting the branches regularly and talking to members that he used to wait on when he was a teller.
As the CEO he is responsible to uphold the values of the Credit Union and makes sure that the mission and vision statements are fulfilled and executed out by each team member. He works closely with the board to carry out the policies and direction set forth by them. He continuously ensures the safety and soundness of the credit union's assets and maintains the level of confidence each member-owner has with the credit union by offering top quality financial products and services.
His vision is that Greater Alliance will be a trusted source and a financial partner to our membership in various stages of their financial lives. He would also like to continue developing the staff professionally by offering them continuing education, training and personal growth resources to help them excel in their abilities to service our members' financial needs and help deliver the GREATER member experience that only Greater Alliance can offer.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Treasurer
Mr. D'Ambrosio has been the Treasurer of the board for over 35 years. His responsibilities include overseeing the financial wellness of Greater Alliance Federal Credit Union. Before becoming a board Member, Mr. D'Ambrosio was the CEO of Greater Alliance for over 35 years. His dedication and expertise in leadership had begun from the very beginning of his career. Before joining Greater Alliance, Mr. D'Ambrosio was a former educator of the Hackensack Board of Education. He is responsible for leading and directing Greater Alliance staff in executing the Board's strategic vision and plan for its members.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Executive Director of the Hackensack Regional Chamber of Commerce
- President of All County Media
A native of Hackensack, Lauren graduated from Rutgers University in 2002 with a business degree. She attained an MBA, also from Rutgers, in 2005. She began her career as a marketing analyst for the Children's Place, later becoming a sales analyst for Movado. In 2003, at 23, Lauren and her family created The County Seat newspaper, working out of their home. In September 2003, the barebones operation moved into office space at 77 Hudson St., Hackensack.
The County Seat originally began serving only the residents and businesses of Hackensack, but after the first two years, Lauren's tireless dedication paid off and the paper took a major leap of faith: expansion. South Hackensack and Maywood readers were the next to receive The County Seat, followed by those in Rochelle Park and Teterboro. The paper expanded to Paramus in its third year and brought in shareholders. After acquiring The Bergen Insider of Teaneck in April 2007, The County Seat also expanded its circulation into Teaneck.
Lauren is currently President of All County Media. She currently works with different clients ranging in size but primarily focuses on the political arena. She has worked on all facets of the campaigns. Her clients are candidates seeking office beginning with municipal councils all the way up to the Federal level.
Lauren also serves as the Executive Director of the Hackensack Regional Chamber of Commerce. Lauren is proud to work with the very organization that helped to get The County Seat off the ground. She now focuses on helping other small businesses get started and do great things in the community.
Lauren and her husband, R.J., live in Ramsey with their two children Alex and Talina.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board of Directors
Lawrence was raised in Mahwah, New Jersey. At the age of fourteen and while attending high school, he started working part time in the family business of Inserra Supermarkets. Lawrence attended Villanova University and graduated from Felician College in 2010, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. He then continued his interest in the supermarket business and spent two years learning from journeymen meat cutters as an apprentice, following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and great grandparents as butchers. He sits on the board of the Hackensack Performing Arts Center and the Northeast Regional Advisory Board of Hackensack-Meridian Health. He is currently the President of Inserra PriceRite and looks forward to cultivating new stores and opportunities in the future.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
Mr. Curtis LaForge has been a Board Member since 2000. Before becoming a Board Member, Mr. Laforge was a part of various committees. Mr. LaForge is also the founder of Curtis J LaForge, Esq. LLC. He has devoted his practice to defending those who have been wrongly accused of a wide variety of crimes.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
Mr. John Azarian has been a Board Member since 2012. Before becoming a Board Member, he was a part of various committees. He is also the owner of The Azarian Group, L.L.C., which is a commercial real estate management and development company. Mr. Azarian is also the owner of Azarian Realty Co, which is a commercial real estate brokerage firm, which specializes in the leasing and property management of commercial properties. Besides being part of senior management, he is a licensed real estate broker in both New Jersey and New York. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees at St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkhill, NY, where he serves on various board committees and is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business. He is also a part of the Board of Directors of Hope and Heroes Children's Cancer Fund at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in NYC and is a part of the Advisory Board member of the Center for Holocaust & Genocide Studies at Ramapo College, located in Mahwah, NJ. He has acted as a court appointed rent receiver and property manager for shopping centers, apartment buildings and residential condominium complexes.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Member of the Board of Directors
Richard has been an educator and has been serving the children and adults of Hackensack. As a teacher, and later a principal, he met many people with whom he is still in contact. In his early years in the school system, he met a fellow teacher, Alice C. Falb who was one of the founders of our credit union. Soon, she had him serving on various committees and by the mid-1970s he became a director.
Like a good teacher, being there for the students, the credit union is always ready to help fulfill the financial dreams of it's members. He was honored to be part of the board 3 years ago when Hopes and Dreams partnered with Greater Alliance. As was his passion many years ago he continues to serve the children in Bergen and Passaic counties in a different capacity.
Mr. Richard Vega has been a Board Member for over 35 years and has been the Chairman of the board for over 20 years. He has been involved in various committees and was a former school educator and Principal of the 5/6 School of the Hackensack Board of Education. He, along with the Board of Directors, are responsible to provide governance for the credit union. He works with the CEO and Board Members to develop goals and objectives for the credit union to ensure the safety and soundness of the credit union.
His vision is to ensure that the credit union maintains sound financial conditions and that the credit union's assets are protected against unauthorized borrowing and investing.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Secretary
Robert J. Aloia has been a Board Member since 2007. He has recently received responsibility of the Board Secretary. Mr. Aloia was the Former Superintendent of the Bergen County Technical and Special Services School districts.
His vision is that Greater Alliance remains a financially strong institution committed to delivering a wide range of affordable products and services available to all people in the communities it serves.
Job Titles:
- Financial Advisor
- Member of the Board of Directors
Tony is a Financial Advisor and Certified Retirement Counselor with over 22 years' experience. Tony provides wealth management services, planning and customized strategies to individuals, families, corporate executives and business owners. His passion is to give back to the community by providing Financial Literacy to ensure that individuals are well prepared and educated to plan for their final future. During his down time he loves to golf and travel and also likes to listen to music.