For Immediate Release
Arizona State Credit Union Announces NAU Athletics Partnership
The Credit Union serves as NAU Athletics Gold Sponsor for the next five years
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Arizona State Credit Union is proud to announce a five-year partnership with Northern Arizona University (NAU) Intercollegiate Athletics, beginning July 1, 2015. The Credit Union will serve as the Gold Sponsor for all ticketed athletic events, with partnership proceeds benefiting NAU students and the Flagstaff community. This partnership will run through 2020, with an option to extend for another five years at that time.
“We have proudly supported the Flagstaff community for the past four decades, and we are honored to partner with NAU Athletics for this exciting opportunity,” said David E. Doss, President/CEO of Arizona State Credit Union. “This partnership will provide ample opportunity for us to give back to our Northern communities, including tuition reimbursement and special product pricing offers.”
As part of the partnership, Arizona State Credit Union will provide new and engaging opportunities for members, students, alumni and fans alike to experience NAU Athletics like never before. Whether it is on game days or in select Arizona State Credit Union branches in Northern Arizona, this partnership will combine the energy and passion shared by both parties to enhance the overall experience for the community.
“NAU Athletics is thrilled to partner with Arizona State Credit Union,” said Dr. Lisa Campos, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics. “Their leadership team is committed to the goal of elevating NAU Athletics. Being leaders in the community while giving back to our region are values we share, which will continue to drive us as we “Inspire Northern Arizona.”
Some specific benefits Flagstaff community members will be able to take advantage of include:
- Students can win a year of free tuition by making a half-court shot at a home basketball game.
- Faculty and staff will be eligible for special financial product pricing offers.
- Local business clients and alumni will have access to a VIP tent at home football games that will feature appearances by Louie the Lumberjack, NAU cheerleaders and band members.
- Registration opportunities to win tickets to football and basketball games at Flagstaff Credit Union branches.
Additionally, the partnership includes a comprehensive multi-media sponsorship, a commitment to the Lumberjack Athletic Association, and professional development and financial training for NAU student-athletes throughout their NAU Athletics career.
More specific information about the partnership will be provided in the coming months. Please visit your nearest Flagstaff branch to take advantage of these special offers as they become available.
Arizona State Credit Union Flagstaff Branch Locations
Flagstaff – Beaver St.
321 S. Beaver Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Flagstaff – US Highway 89
5200 N. US Highway 89
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
About Arizona State Credit Union
Arizona State Credit Union is a $1.7 billion full-service, not-for-profit local financial institution with a statewide branch network serving the people of Arizona since 1951. More than 135,000 Arizonans turn to Arizona State Credit Union for the organization’s commitment to meeting members’ needs with enhanced business and personal financial services and community outreach programs. The Credit Union is a nine-time winner ofArizona Business Magazine’s Ranking Arizona and a six-time recipient of the Peter Barron Stark & Associates Award for Workplace Excellence™, headquartered in Phoenix and welcomes membership throughout the state. Reach us at 800.671.1098 or visit us at oneazcu.com.
About NAU Intercollegiate Athletics
NAU Athletics sponsors 15 NCAA Division I level athletic programs and is a member of the Big Sky Conference and Western Athletic Conference. NAU Athletics supports over 350 student-athletes achieving excellence in the classroom, in competition and in the community. NAU Athletics was awarded the Big Sky Presidents Cup in consecutive years, the most prestigious award in conference, for academic & athletic achievement. NAU Athletics has also won seven conference championships and its student-athletes performed over 5,000 hours of community service this past year. For more information, visit nauathletics.com.
