Processing Your Payment

Please do not leave this page until complete. This can take a few moments.

July 22, 2025

Maine's largest credit union adds two branch leaders

Atlantic Federal Credit Union, Maine's largest credit union, has hired two leaders into key roles on its branch management team.

Photo / Courtesy Atlantic Federal Credit Union
Gabe Michelson

Gabe Michelson will take on the role of retail services manager at the Saco and Westbrook branches. He comes to the job with more than 15 years of experience, including leadership roles at M&T Bank, KeyBank, Bangor Savings Bank, Camden National Bank and Bank of America. He received his bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Southern Maine. 

Dereck Archer has been appointed as branch manager in Topsham. He brings extensive experience in customer service and team leadership. He is a graduate of the University of Maine at Machias with a bachelor's degree in English.

Photo / Courtesy Atlantic Federal Credit Union
Dereck Archer

"These new additions to our leadership team reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional member experiences across all our communities," said Jenn Benn, Atlantic FCU’s vice president of member experience. "Both Dereck and Gabe bring proven leadership skills and a shared passion for community-focused banking that aligns perfectly with Atlantic’s mission to help people do better.”

Atlantic has branches in Biddeford, Brunswick, Cumberland, Freeport, Saco, Sanford, Scarborough, South Sanford, Topsham, Westbrook and York. 

With more than $1 billion in Maine deposits as of Sept. 30, 2024, Atlantic FCU topped the list of the largest Maine-based credit in the 2025 Mainebiz Book of Lists.

Sign up for Enews

Mainebiz web partners

Related Content

0 Comments

Order a PDF