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About AAEC

 

At AAEC, we believe in "people helping people"

It's more than a motto, it's the foundation of everything we do.

Our mission is to enhance the financial well-being of our members by providing high-quality, ethical, and affordable financial services. We are committed to building strong relationships, fostering financial education, and supporting the growth of our communities through trust and collaboration.

Our Vision is to be the trusted financial partner that empowers members to achieve their full potential in their financial journey. To provide an innovative, ever-changing product portfolio to meet member needs, to inform, and to educate.

As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution, we exist to serve our members, not to generate profits for shareholders.

Whether you're opening your first savings account, buying your dream home, or planning for the future, we're here to support you—every step of the way.

 
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AAEC History

teacher helping a student
 
 

Founded in 1955 by a group of educators who believed in the power of financial cooperation, we've grown into a trusted financial partner. Arlington Area Education Community (AAEC) Credit Union started out serving a handful of education employees and has since grown to serve a wide community of members.

Now anyone who lives or works in our geographical area defined by the Illinois/Wisconsin border on the north, to US 90/US39 on the west, to US 80/US 294 on the south, to US 294 to IL 19 (Irving Park Rd) to Lake Michigan on the east, is able to take advantage of our services.

 

Our Staff

 

President/CEO

  • Rachel Noltner

Loan Department

  • Rhonda Haenszel - Manager

  • Flor Villalta - Loan Officer

  • Rubi Lopez Duarte - Loan Officer

  • Deyan Spasov - Loan Officer

Office Staff

  • Kristin McElmeel - Manager

  • Fatima Espinosa - FT Teller

  • Victoria Rachal - FT Teller

  • Tomas Burbulis - FT Teller

  • Humera Khan - PT Teller

  • Yami Chaudhari - PT Teller

Accounting/Back Office

  • Katie Lange - Chief Financial Officer

  • Lori Calcara - Manager

  • Stephanie Duty - Manager

  • Jassmine Alberto - Processor

 
 

Our Board

  • Kelley Rossi — Board Chair

  • Tom Adam — Vice-Chair

  • Scott Gustafson — Treasurer 

  • Bill Timmins — Secretary

  • Seema Kurup — Board Member

  • Nancy Milne — Board Member

  • Eric Swanson — Board Member

  • John Meyers Jr. — Board Member

  • Jan Phillips — Board Member

If you are interested in joining our board, please contact Rachel at AAEC

 

Highlights & Events

7.5% APR* for 1 & 2 year Personal Loans - No AAEC rewrites

.70%* Mortgage Rate Discount - Includes purchase & refinance

1% off* existing Auto Lender Rate - No AAEC rewrites & 2.9% floor rate

Backpack Drive - drop off new, empty backpacks (no wheels) at AAEC & help support students. Ends July 20th.

Harmony Fest in Arlington Heights - Come visit us Friday, October 2, 2026 from 5pm-9pm

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