One Vision. One Purpose. One Freedom.
I want to start by saying thank you. Whether you’ve been with Freedom Federal Credit Union for decades, or whether …
Hi. I’m Mike MacPherson, CEO of Freedom FCU.
I share my thoughts and ideas, which are rooted in my experience in the financial industry and as a lifelong Marylander. I want to show our members I’m a regular person, not just a CEO. These are insights from my personal viewpoint, not just a business perspective. I hope you enjoy reading.
Recent Posts From Mike
The Smile of a Clown
Every day, our members and teammates walk through our doors wearing what looks like confidence, calm, or even cheer. Sometimes, …
What Are We Doing Here?
In 1970, economist Milton Friedman published a landmark article in The New York Times Magazine titled “The Social Responsibility of …
Holiday Poem 2025
‘Twas the holiday and in Freedom land Staff were preparing and had things well in hand. Plans we had made …
You vs We
Many companies use “you” in their marketing or even in their names. It has been said that “you” is widely considered …
Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda
I’m sure it’s happened to all of us. We look back and say, “if I only knew then what I …
Meet Freedom’s President and CEO
Mike MacPherson has over 35 years of experience in the financial industry, including more than 12 years with Freedom before becoming President/CEO in 2016. Born and raised in Baltimore County, Mike is a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph High School and Towson University. Mike now resides in Harford County, which he has called home for over 30 years.
He likes to blog because it helps him connect with members on a human level. He says, “It’s not just about what products we offer; it’s about what we stand for, why people should join, and spreading the credit union message with greater reach and purpose. If we want people to understand our culture, that we are trying to be something special, we need to give them the insight from a personal viewpoint, not just as a business.” He believes passionately in our community, our employees, our mission of giving back, and providing members with financial products and services that lead to their success.