Power Financial Credit Union Names Claire Bergquist
Executive V.P., Chief Talent and Knowledge Officer
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. -
(August 1, 2017) - Power Financial Credit Union is pleased to 
welcome Claire Bergquist as the credit union's Executive Vice President, Chief Talent and Knowledge Officer. Bergquist's appointment is effective immediately.
As Chief Talent and Knowledge Officer, Bergquist will be responsible for implementing management procedures, employee engagement strategies, management and employee coaching and training, salary and benefits administration, recruitment and employee relations and retention. She also will oversee HR compliance, implementation of policies and procedures, organizational development and contract/vendor management, among other duties.
A highly organized problem-solver, Bergquist brings more than 20 years of tactical, strategic HR experience to her new position. She joins Power Financial Credit Union from Popular Community Bank (Banco Popular) in Miami Lakes, where she was HR/People Manager, Florida Region & Shared Service Strategic Staffing for the $35 billion financial holding company.
"Claire has an impressive track record as a true team player and team builder who works with department managers, directors and staff to accomplish organizational objectives," said Chief Executive Officer and President Allan M. Prindle. "We welcome Claire to our Family. Her ability to work effectively in a highly complex environment will contribute significantly to our continued success."
Prior to her position at Banco Popular, Bergquist served with the Kislak Organization for 10 years, most recently as Vice President-Human Resources Director.
A resident of Dania Beach, Bergquist earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Villanova University. A member of the Greater Miami Society for Human Resources Management, she served on its Board as diversity director and secretary. Bergquist also is a teaching volunteer for Junior Achievement of Miami and previously served as a committee member with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami.
About Power Financial Credit Union
Power Financial Credit Union is a community-based, member-owned financial institution that has been providing high-quality, family-based financial services to the South Florida community for more than 65 years. We Hear You. Respect You. And Treat You Like Family. Power Financial Credit Union, which has been awarded a 5-Star Rating from BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation's top bank rating service, was named a "Top Workplace" by South Florida's Sun Sentinel newspaper in 2017 and 2016, and, for a third consecutive year in 2016, one of Credit Union Journal's "Best Credit Unions to Work For." Power Financial Credit Union also was recognized in 2016 for its Leadership and Service by South Florida Business Journal and ranked as Florida's Top Performing Credit Union by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Power Financial Credit Union serves more than 35,000 members with combined total assets approaching $650 million and six branches and eight ATMs throughout South Florida, along with an ATM in Alpharetta, GA. The institution offers all the advanced products, services and tools of large banks, but with a unique, personalized, family friendly, community-centered focus. It also provides extensive electronic services to members, with 90% of all transactions conducted outside its branches. Additional information is available at www.powerfi.org or by calling 800.548.5465.
