Phoenix, Ariz. – Arizona Federal’s president and CEO, Ronald L. Westad, was honored by the Greater Phoenix Urban League at its annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. awards dinner on March 3, 2005 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa.

Founded in 1910, the Greater Phoenix Urban League is a leading provider of social services throughout the Valley of the Sun.

Westad was presented the Whitney M. Young, Jr. award in the individual category for serving eight years on the Greater Phoenix Urban League’s Board of Directors.

While serving on the Board, Westad has witnessed the opening of the Enterprise Academy charter school; the construction and opening of additional affordable housing units; partnerships with various corporate entities, such as Intel, to assist with bridging the digital divide; and the launch of their first-time homebuyers program.

Westad also encouraged the partnership of Arizona Federal and the Urban League to promote financial fitness to members of each organization.

“I am grateful for the recognition the Greater Phoenix Urban League provided through this Whitney M. Young, Jr. Individual Award,” said Westad. “However, I believe the award is more appropriately a reflection of Arizona Federal's commitment to and involvement with key community organizations and the communities in which we serve rather than a product of anything I may have done individually.”

Arizona Federal is one of the state’s largest credit unions with more than $1.25 billion in assets, over 163,000 members and 21 Arizona locations. Arizona Federal is dedicated to effectively serving its members’ financial needs through a professional staff, sound economic principles and a full range of financial services according to the philosophy of people helping people. Arizona Federal is also dedicated to providing financial education and playing a positive role in the community.

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