Meritrust Credit Union Announces NIL Partnership with University of Kansas Quarterback Jalon Daniels
(September 13th, 2023) - Meritrust Credit Union is proud to announce its partnership with Jalon Daniels, a quarterback for the University of Kansas. Daniels is currently a junior studying Sport Management at KU.
This season-long partnership is an expansion of Meritrust's mission to improve the lives of its members and the communities they serve. Meritrust is focused on helping student athletes understand money management and is proud to be the Official Financial Well-being Partner of Kansas Athletics.
"We are thrilled to have Jalon join Team Meritrust to help bring more awareness to his generation about the importance of understanding key financial topics," said Meritrust President/CEO James Nastars. "He is a bright light in the Lawrence community and beyond, and we're excited for the season ahead."
Daniels says this partnership makes sense for him, too. He's passionate about community and is excited to share more about his money story and how his relationship with money has changed over the years.
"To me, promoting financial health is important not only for myself, but for my teammates and peers," Daniels said. "As a student athlete, it's important for me to have Meritrust on my team to help guide my financial journey."
Meritrust is proud to be part of the Lawrence community, with a branch location on Congressional Drive and as the sponsor of the Meritrust Touchdown Club.
About Meritrust: Meritrust Credit Union has been helping its members do more with their money since 1935. Meritrust is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, with branches also located in Andover, Derby, Lawrence and Manhattan, Kansas. It’s easy to join Meritrust, and membership is open to almost anyone. With a mission of improving the lives of members and the communities it serves, Meritrust offers consumers and businesses the products, services, tools and education they need to achieve their financial well-being goals with confidence. For more information, visit meritrustcu.org. Federally insured by NCUA.
