Direct Federal Credit Union has named Robert J. Gill of Brookline to a three-year term on its Board of Directors.

Gill has been a Direct Federal Credit Union member for 49 years. He was employed by the Polaroid Corporation as its Corporate New Product Development Process Owner, a post he held for 30 years. Previously, Gill was Managing Director of Intermarix PDP, a global strategy consulting firm. He is currently the Managing Partner at the Gill Realty Group, Keller Williams Realty International.

A graduate of Northeastern University with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Gill went on to receive his MBA from Suffolk University.

His former board experience includes Board Chair of the Product Development Management Association (PDMA), Board Member of the PDMA Research Foundation and Board Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Gill and his wife Ginny reside in Brookline and have three sons and six grandchildren.

David Johnson, Chairman of Direct Federal Credit Union, said, “It’s a pleasure to announce Bob to the Board of Directors. His leadership skills, knowledge and commitment to the communities we serve are certain to make him a valuable member of the Board.”

About Direct Federal Credit Union

Since 1953, Direct Federal Credit Union has offered “banking at the rate of life,” meaning low rates, excellent service and immediate access. As a not-for-profit, the federally chartered and insured credit union invests its earnings back into the credit union, enabling them to offer their 25,000 members exceptional loan and deposit rates.From mortgages, home equity lines, and auto loans to checking, savings, and CDs, Direct Federal provides an integrated array of products and services, all enhanced with the simplicity and convenience of the latest online and mobile technologies.Direct Federal Credit Union, located at 50 Cabot Street, Needham, MA, is federally insured by the NCUA and is an Equal Housing Lender. For more information, please call 781-433-2900 or visit www.direct.com.