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This award is given to an individual who embodies the entrepreneurial vision, courage and dedication to community-building that Daniel Penfield, founder of the Town of Penfield, is recognized for.

Awarded to a business who has made a distinct and significant impact to the Penfield business community by not only running successful, profitable companies but also by giving back to the customers and citizens they serve.

Jack Best, chairman of the board of Best Times Financial Planning, actually began his career as a high school principal in the Catskills, and later located to the Sodus area to become a principal in the Caledonia-Mumford district.

When he left education in 1978, he went into the financial planning industry and opened his own firm, Best Times Financial Services in 1982. To many people, Jack is best known for his commitment to the local Rotary Club.

He is serving his 38th year as an active Rotarian and has held many leadership posts including President, Governor of the District, Rotary Regional Coordinator and International Vice Chair for the Rotary Peace Centers Endowment.

In addition to his Rotary involvement, Jack has been a PBA member for 17 years and is also an active member of the Webster Chamber of Commerce. He has also served on the Board of Trustees for Heritage Christian Services and has been on their Foundation Board for 6 years.

Jack and his wife of 44 years, Kathy, are dedicated members of St. Joe’s Parish and have four children, three granddaughters and a grandson on the way.

In his spare time Jack enjoys photography and has a pilot’s license.He has treated over 350 people to plane rides and donated several rides to nonprofit fundraising campaigns over the 12 years he actively flew.

Contact Jack Best at 385-2280

From its roots as a small credit union for Penfield educators, Family First Federal Credit Union is now a full-service financial institution with more than 10,000 loyal members.

Family First actually began in the home of Penfield teacher Dick Dennison and was known as Penfield Central Federal Credit Union. They merged with BOCES Federal Credit Union in 1983, and soon after changed their name to Penfield Federal Credit Union. And in 2002, to reflect its growing and diversifying membership, the organization adopted its current name of Family First Federal Credit Union. Since its founding in 1969, Family First has stayed true to its original promise of “people helping people.” Not only do they provide top-notch service to their members but they are one of the area’s most community-minded financial institutions.

Family First Credit Union supports the local community through monetary contributions, individual contributions of time and talent by Family First employees, providing financial literacy education, and awarding scholarships to local college bound high school students who are members of Family First. CEO Christine Peters and her dedicated staff are involved in numerous community activities and organizations, including many here in Penfield.

After 40 years, they still maintain their values of family, integrity, relationships, service and trust.

Contact Family First FCU at 586-8225