Novartis FCU - About Us

The mission of the Credit Union is to provide the highest quality professional services to each member.

Our Credit Union is a non-profit organization which is owned and operated by its members, who elect a Board of Directors annually. As a member of Novartis Federal Credit Union, you have a say in how you receive financial services.

Net Income is distributed to the membership in the form of dividends. Historically, the Credit Union's Dividend Rates are paid well above current rates for similar products. In addition, our Loan Rates are normally below market rates for similar products.

Membership is the heart of the Credit Union. You are eligible to join if you belong to one of these groups.

All Employees, Retirees and Immediate Family Members Living in Household of:

Financial Information

Credit Union operations are audited regularly by the Supervisory Committee and by unscheduled visits of the federal examiners who check on all aspects of operations.

The National Credit Union Administration regulates and examines our Credit Union. In addition, they maintain and insure your funds up to $100,000 through the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. IRA Accounts are insured up to $250,000. During the past few years, your credit union has earned the highest rating available, demonstrating excellence in sound financial strength.

Our Credit Union maintains the highest 5-Star Rating for superior financial strength and quality member service given by the Bauer Financial Group.

Board, Committees, and Staff

Board of Directors

Chair:		Michael Hatolski
Vice Chair:		Frank Unger
Treasurer:		Ann M. South
Secretary:		Dan Shatynski
Supervisory Committee Liaison:		Chris Mills
Credit Committee Liaison:		Arthur Belfiore

Other Directors:

Jenney Bencivengo Maureen Crowe Lillian Palmieri

The Board of Directors is elected annually by the membership at the Annual Meeting. They serve rotating 3 year terms. These individuals are highly committed volunteers. The success of our Credit Union can be directly attributed to the dedication of these individuals.

Supervisory Committee

Chairman:		Sharon Dixon
Committee Members:		AnnMarie Earle Chris Mills

The all volunteer Supervisory Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors. The function of the Supervisory Committee is to watch over the Board and Staff to ensure safety and soundness of the Credit Union. It is their responsibility to conduct and oversee the audits and examinations of the Credit Union.

Credit Committee

Chairman:		Arthur Belfiore
Committee Members:		Wanda Collins Paul Drzik Joe Jagiello Michelle Lewis

The all volunteer Credit Committee is elected by the membership at the Annual Meeting. Their responsibilities include the overseeing of loan approvals and disbursements. Many hours are devoted to the Credit Union membership by each of these individuals. They work closely with the office staff in providing the membership with prompt responses on loan applications.

Office Staff

President/CEO:		Ann M. South
Vice President of Finance:		Charles Sette
Director of Informaton Tech:		Mike Shanahan
Director of Operations:		Linda Rheiner
Administrative Assistant: Marketing Specialist:		Stephen DiGioia Gina Scalisi
Branch Services Managers:		Felicia Casale Marianne Lorenzo-Mosca
Lending Services Manager:		Adele DiMatteo
Elelctronic Services Supervisor:		Diva Molina
Member Service Supervisors:		Michele Costa Marjorie Guilluame Mary Spaanstra Connie Torrisi Yvonne Uline
Members Financial Planner:		Shawn Adamo

Member Service Representatives

Electronic Services - Mark Parren and Gina Scalisi
Lending Services - Trish Hopkins, Althea Rankins
Branch Services - Celeste Bryant, Kamna Gupta, Padma Rajagopal,
Michelle Salazar, Stephanie Snover and Nancy Thakkar.

OPEN Positions - Apply by Faxing Resume to Stephen DiGioia 973-947-0998

The office staff is available 8:00 am - 5:00 pm each day to answer any questions you may have about the Credit Union. Please do not hesitate to call (973) 947-1000. Teller windows are open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. The Drive Thru is open 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday.

Other branch office hours are listed below.

Remote Office Support Representatives

Ciba Specialty Chemicals, Tarrytown, NY

Ciba Specialty Chemicals, Brewster, NY

Geneva Generics, Princeton, NJ

Geneva Generics, Dayton, NJ

Building/Room Locations, and phone extensions for the Remote Office Support Reps can be found on their corresponding corporate intra-web site.

If you are working in an area where we have not yet established permanent office staff, please see one of the above individuals. They can be very helpful in answering your questions. In addition, they also maintain a supply of various handouts, applications, and forms for your convenience.

Without the superb assistance from the above individuals throughout the years, the Credit Union could not have become so successful. The Board of Directors, Committees, and Office Staff would like to extend our sincere appreciation for all these individuals have done for the membership.

Locations and Office Hours

Toll Free - 1-877-885-4044
Over Night Address: 19 D Chapin Road
Pine Brook, NJ 07058

Teller Windows are open Monday-Friday, 8.30 am - 5:00 pm
Loan Interviewers and Member Service Representatives are available
8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Directions to the East Hanover Site

Suffern office hours are:
     Monday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
      Tuesday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
      Wednesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
      Thursday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
      Friday from  9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Vreeland Road - Florham Park, New Jersey - Notify First Floor Receptionist Then Proceed To Second Floor Lobby for Access

Why Join?

Financial Information

Board, Committees, and Staff

Locations and Office Hours