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Gregory Johnson Named Chairman of Truliant Board of Directors
Gregory Johnson Named Chairman of Truliant Board of Directors
Gregory Johnson
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (May 1, 2025) – The Truliant Federal Credit Union Board of Directors has elected Gregory T. Johnson as its new chairman for the 2025-26 term.
Johnson has been on the Truliant board since 2016, most recently as the vice chairman. He replaces James (Jimmy) T. Flythe, Jr., who joined the board in 2011 and has been its chairman since 2019. Flythe will remain on the board.
Johnson is the founder and managing director of Orbital Socket, a marketing and branding consultancy in Charlotte, N.C. Johnson established Orbital Socket more than a decade ago. Since then, it has won numerous awards, including multiple Emmy Awards and recognition from the American Marketing Association. Before Orbital Socket, he was president for Boone Oakley, an advertising agency in Charlotte, and marketing director at Jordan Brand, a division of Nike.
“This is an opportune time for Greg to become Truliant’s board chairman,” said Todd Hall, president and CEO of Truliant. “He has a deep understanding of technology and member insights. As we work to foster stronger relationships with our members through digital enhancements, his forward-thinking approach will help us connect more deeply with them.”
“While serving on the Truliant board for nearly 10 years, I have been very impressed with its growth strategy, member-centric service and the heart-warming stories about how Truliant changes the lives of its members,” Johnson said. “The Truliant board is indebted to the strong leadership that Jimmy has exhibited as board chairman since 2019. I have gained tremendous insights and knowledge while serving on the board as his vice chairman.”
Johnson is President of the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media Foundation Board and a member of the journalism school’s board of advisers. He is a member of the Charlotte Executive Leadership Council. Johnson volunteered as the director of the Charlotte Collegiate Institute for six years, a satellite organization of the Institute for Responsible Citizenship. Additionally, he was inducted into the NC Media & Journalism Hall of Fame in 2013, highlighting his contributions to the field.
Johnson received a bachelor’s degree from UNC Chapel Hill’s Media and Journalism School with a concentration in advertising and a master’s degree in theology from Western Seminary.
“The last six years have been an exciting time of growth and change for Truliant as I have led a superb group of business leaders who serve on Truliant’s board,” Flythe said. “The board has made an excellent choice in electing Greg as chairman. He brings vital skills and knowledge that will be important in 2025 and beyond as we continue to serve our mission of improving members’ lives.”
About Truliant Federal Credit Union
Truliant is a mission-driven, not-for-profit financial institution based in Winston-Salem. It improves lives by providing great service and straightforward financial solutions. Truliant was chartered in 1952 and serves 340,000+ members. A top 100 U.S. credit union, Truliant has more than 35 branches in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
Or call the Benefits Service Center at 866-298-3686, Mon – Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET for assistance with registration and activation.
Money Access and Everyday Banking Perks:
Free standard Truliant checks
Free official checks
Free incoming wire transfers
One-time overdraft fee waiver (per calendar year)
Early Pay — Get your paycheck up to 2 days early
Surcharge-free ATMs — Access to 80,000 ATMs worldwide that waive their fees for our members
Free ATM withdrawals, even outside Truliant
We are proud to offer fewer fees at a lower cost compared to many other financial institutions. Below are our current fees for Reserve Plus Banking:
General Charges
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Monthly maintenance
$25.00
Waived with any of the following:
1) Average Monthly Deposit Relationship ≥ $25,000, or
2) Average Monthly Truliant Financial Advisors Investment ≥ $50,000
Order checks
Standard Truliant Checks are free
Wire transfer (outgoing)
$25.00 Domestic, $35.00 International (incoming wires are free)
Overdraft Charges
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Balance Backup* and Balance Backup+** overdraft protection
$28.00/transaction (limit of six service charges per day) - 1 fee waiver per calendar year
Deposit account overdraft protection transfer service charge
$3.00 (limit once daily)
Line of credit overdraft protection transfer service charge
$3.00 (limit once daily)
*Balance Backup service charge occurs anytime we cover overdrafts caused by check, recurring transaction, or other transaction made using checking account or debit card number.
**Balance Backup+ service charge occurs anytime we cover overdrafts caused by debit card or ATM transactions.
For a comprehensive listing of account-related fees, special service fees, and additional details, log in to online or mobile banking to view our Deposit Account Agreement or Business Deposit Account Agreement.
Access to more than 80,000 surcharge-free ATMs. A surcharge-free ATM is one you can use without paying an extra fee charged by the ATM owner. Truliant partners with a nationwide network of ATMs that let you withdraw cash, check balances, and more—without those added fees.
Even if the ATM isn’t Truliant-branded, it can still be surcharge-free if it’s part of our network.
Use the ATM locator to find the most convenient locations near you.
Receive one free overdraft per calendar year by contacting us or visiting a branch. Normal fee of $28 per overdraft applies for all other overdrafts.
Our Balance Backup coverage offers members emergency overdraft protection, allowing important items to clear and helping you avoid returned payment fees from payees.
Truliant will strive to pay the following types of transactions when you do not have funds available.
Checks and other transactions made using your checking account number
Automatic recurring drafts made using your debit card number
We also offer Balance Backup+ for the following types of transactions when insufficient funds exist in your account:
We are proud to offer fewer fees at a lower cost compared to many other financial institutions. Below are our current fees for SafeSpend Banking:
General Charges
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Monthly maintenance
$5.00
Waived with any of the following:
1) Monthly Total Deposits ≥ $250, or
2) 23 or younger
Official check, payable to third party
$5.00/check
Wire transfer (incoming)
$10.00 (Domestic / International)
Wire transfer (outgoing)
$25.00 (Domestic) $35.00 (International)
For a comprehensive listing of account-related fees, special service fees, and additional details, log in to online or mobile banking to view our Deposit Account Agreement or Business Deposit Account Agreement.
Truliant's Early Pay program lets you access your money up to two days before your payday on Automated Clearing House (ACH) direct deposits. You don't need to sign up or opt-in: Early Pay is a free and automatic service we provide to our members. See more details here.
Acceptable forms of identification:
Driver’s license (state or U.S. territory issued)
Driver’s license learner permit (state or U.S. territory issued)
Or call the Benefits Service Center at 866-298-3686, Mon – Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET for assistance with registration and activation.
Money Access and Everyday Banking Perks:
One-time overdraft fee waiver (per calendar year)
Early Pay — Get your paycheck up to 2 days early
Low-cost standard Truliant checks — Only $10 per order
Surcharge-free ATMs — Access to 80,000 ATMs worldwide that waive their fees for our members
Free ATM withdrawals, even outside Truliant
Non-Sufficient Funds occur when there isn’t enough money in your account to complete a payment. If this happens, we’ll simply reject the payment — and we won’t charge you a fee.
We are proud to offer fewer fees at a lower cost compared to many other financial institutions. Below are our current fees for Essentials Plus Banking:
General Charges
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Monthly maintenance
$7.50
Waived with any of the following:
1) Monthly Direct Deposit ≥ $500, or
2) Average Monthly Checking Balance ≥ $1,500, or
3) Average Monthly Deposit Relationship ≥ $5,000
Order checks
Standard Truliant Checks = $10.00
Official check, payable to third party
$5.00/check
Wire transfer (incoming)
$10.00 Domestic or International
Wire transfer (outgoing)
$25.00 Domestic, $35.00 International
Overdraft Charges
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Balance Backup* and Balance Backup+** overdraft protection
$28.00/transaction (limit of six service charges per day) - 1 fee waiver per calendar year
Deposit account overdraft protection transfer service charge
$3.00 (limit once daily)
Line of credit overdraft protection transfer service charge
$3.00 (limit once daily)
*Balance Backup service charge occurs anytime we cover overdrafts caused by check, recurring transaction, or other transaction made using checking account or debit card number.
**Balance Backup+ service charge occurs anytime we cover overdrafts caused by debit card or ATM transactions.
For a comprehensive listing of account-related fees, special service fees, and additional details, log in to online or mobile banking to view our Deposit Account Agreement or Business Deposit Account Agreement.
