UNA grad wins Listerhill 'Young & Free' contest
Jan 15, 2010 The Flora-Ala | By Lucy Berry
Chris Anderson, a 2008 UNA graduate, was recently voted as Listerhill Credit Union's first Alabama Young & Free Representative and spokesperson for the 25 and under crowd.
Anderson, 25, will work to advise college students about finances, saving for the future and using money wisely in the current economy.
"I want to help save the world one penny at a time," said Anderson. "My job is to give young people advice and tips on what to do with their money."
For the next year, Anderson will be a paid employee of Listerhill Credit Union as he educates young people, attends local events and creates videos for his blog.
Anderson competed with finalists Goose Gossett, 22, of Florence and Bryan Hall, 23, of Russellville, and ultimately took 47 percent of the total votes.
"I spent every second of every day campaigning," Anderson said. "The competition was really scary but also really good."
For Anderson, who shoots wedding videos for his business Up Down Media, the new job could not have come at a better time for him, as he and his wife are expecting a child in the coming months.
Anderson studied commercial music and business administration at UNA and attributes much of his success to the skills he learned in college.
"The communication and critical thinking skills I learned at UNA prepared me for this job," said Anderson.
Anderson will participate in different UNA events throughout the next year as he gives advice and shares tips about money management.
Each month, Listerhill Credit Union will offer contests and prizes to those who follow Anderson's blog and sign up for e-updates.
"I want UNA students to check out the Listerhill website, get involved and have a lot of fun," said Anderson.
Listerhill Credit Union is accepting t-shirt designs for the Dress the Hill t-shirt contest until Jan. 29. For more information about the contest or to see Anderson's blog, please visit www.youngfreealabama.com.
