Ascentra groundbreaking brings hope to west Rock Island

By: Jennifer DeWitt|May 22, 2026

|6 min read

Key leadership with Ascentra Credit Union helps kick off the construction of a new branch at 600 11th St., Rock Island, during a ceremony Thursday afternoon, May 21. Pictured, from left, are: Matthew De Bisschop, SVP human resources and government affairs; Aaron Conner, SVP operations; Beth Grabin, chief financial officer; Shelly Ridgeway, executive VP and chief operations officer; President and CEO Linda Andry; Christian Marcussen, chief technology and innovation officer; and Jennifer Naeve, SVP and chief marketing officer.

Dozens of supporters and believers of west Rock Island gathered Thursday afternoon, May 22, to celebrate not only the launch of a new Ascentra Credit Union branch but a new beginning for the long underserved neighborhood.

Gathered on the construction site at 600 11th St., speaker after speaker described it as a “great day for west…

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Ascentra groundbreaking brings hope to west Rock Island

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