Navy Federal Credit Union Ground-Breaking Ceremony Tuesday for $100 Million Expansion

A ground-breaking ceremony took place Tuesday in Winchester, Va. for Vienna-based Navy Federal Credit Union. CEO of the company, Cutler Dawson, was joined by Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Secretary of Commerce Todd Haymore and other dignitaries, at the ceremony, which followed the recent announcement of the company's $100 million expansion of its operation center in Winchester.

“This expansion, which we expect will bring over 1,400 jobs to the area, will pave the way for greater innovation and career opportunities in Frederick County, and will act as a catalyst for further investment and job creation from additional companies,” said Susan Brooks, Senior Vice President Contact Center Winchester Operations at Navy Federal Credit Union. The addition of a 180,000 square-foot building and five-story parking garage is the largest business expansion in the history of the county.

McAuliffe made the first announcement of the expansion during his recent State of the Commonwealth address. He granted more than $6 million of state funds to secure the project, believing it will have a positive impact on the area.

“We are thrilled to have worked closely with Governor McAuliffe to make this expansion a reality,” Brooks said. “Our mission has always been to provide the best service to military members and their families, and today marks the beginning of an exciting new period of growth for both Navy Federal Credit Union and our members."

See photos here from Tuesday's ground-breaking ceremony:

(Left to right): Secretary of Commerce and Trade Todd Haymore; Mary McDuffie, EVP Delivery Channels; Susan Brooks, SVP Contact Center Winchester Operations; Gov. Terry McAuliffe; Cutler Dawson, President/CEO; Charles DeHaven Jr., Chairman at Large Frederick County; Kathy Zierers, SVP Contact Center Operations, and David Stegmaier, Director of Community Outreach, Rep. Barbara Comstock (VA-10th).

(Left to right): Todd Haymore, Secretary of Commerce and Trade; John “David” Smith, Mayor of Winchester; Gov. Terry McAuliffe; Cutler Dawson, President/CEO; Charles DeHaven Jr, Chairman at Large Frederick County; Susan Brooks, SVP Contact Center Winchester Operations and David Stegmaier, Director of Community Outreach, Rep. Barbara Comstock (VA-10th) and unidentified man.

David Stegmaier, Director of Community Outreach, Rep. Barbara Comstock (VA-10th) (left) and Cutler Dawson, President/CEO.

PHOTOS courtesy of Navy Federal Credit Union