"The concept of shared facilities makes great sense as banks continue to consolidate and increase consumer fees. CU Service Centers provide greater member service while maintaining cost control. They also encourage members to keep their accounts when they relocate, and help to reactivate inactive member accounts." – Robert G. Allen, president and CEO, Teachers Federal Credit Union

"In the cooperative spirit of credit unions, the shared outlet concept is a ‘win-win’ situation. Every credit union should at least evaluate the possibilities of being a participant or hosting a teller window for visiting credit union members. We know it’s working for us in the Niagara area." – Al Frosolone, manager/CEO, Niagara’s Choice FCU

"Our experience with the UsNet network has been a positive one. Our members who utilize shared branching services are appreciative that this service is available to them. We definitely use the network as part of our overall strategy to enhance convenience for our members." – Mark Welshoff, president/CEO, Palisades FCU

"It continues to be refreshing to see the ongoing development of this concept, to the point that someday, with more outlets available and more member training, members will be able to do business with "their" credit union at convenient outlets all over New York and the country. And we all know that the #1 reason any consumer does business where they do, is convenience." – James Doig, president/CEO, Sidney FCU

"I feel that personal service is extremely important to a large segment of our credit union. Shared branching provides that personal service aspect in areas where Visions is unable to support branches. Joint ventures with other credit unions to provide branch services are the smart thing to do. Through shared branching, Visions is also able to provide its members with thousands of additional locations throughout the United States." – Frank Berrish, president/CEO, Visions FCU