AmFirst Expands Birmingham Presence with Newly-Renovated Office Purchase

Alabama's largest credit union aims to enhance member services and support growth with new collaborative workspace

Mar. 2, 2026 at 2:47pm

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AmFirst, one of Alabama's largest credit unions, has purchased a recently renovated office building located just blocks from its corporate headquarters in downtown Birmingham. The new space will serve as a modern, collaborative extension of AmFirst's existing campus, featuring amenities designed to promote teamwork, connectivity, and employee well-being. The move reflects AmFirst's ongoing investment in the city and the momentum seen across Birmingham's business community.

Why it matters

AmFirst's expansion in Birmingham underscores the city's growing appeal as a premier location for businesses to grow and thrive. The credit union's commitment to enhancing its member services and creating new community partnerships aligns with Birmingham's broader economic development efforts, which aim to attract and retain top talent and organizations.

The details

The newly acquired building, located at 110 12th St. N., was most recently occupied by Pack Health, a former Quest Diagnostics company that closed in October 2025. Prior to that, the space served as a city-supported entrepreneurial incubator and later housed UAB's Office for the Advancement of Developing Industries. AmFirst plans to transform the building into a 'modern, collaborative extension' of its corporate office, featuring a variety of work areas, amenities, a soundstage for marketing and communications initiatives, flexible meeting spaces, and wellness-focused features.

  • AmFirst has been headquartered in Birmingham for more than 45 years, since 1980.
  • The credit union expanded its corporate headquarters in 2019.
  • AmFirst is approaching its 90th anniversary this year.

The players

AmFirst

One of Alabama's largest credit unions, with a focus on serving the Birmingham community. AmFirst has been headquartered in the city for over 45 years and is now expanding its presence with the purchase of a newly-renovated office building.

Kevin Morris

President and CEO of AmFirst, who expressed the credit union's excitement to continue investing in Birmingham and equipping its staff with the resources to better serve members.

Rima Patel

General Counsel of CS Equities LLC, the former owner of the 110 12th Street North building, who welcomed AmFirst's plans to build on the building's history of supporting Birmingham organizations.

David Fleming

President and CEO of REV Birmingham, who praised AmFirst's ongoing investment in the city's Switch District and the credit union's role in shaping Birmingham's future.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to continue our investment in Birmingham, the city that has been home to our headquarters for more than 45 years. As we approach our ninetieth anniversary this year, this expansion is about equipping our staff with the resources they need to serve our members even better, while also providing new opportunities for community partnerships and events.”

— Kevin Morris, President and CEO of AmFirst

“110 12th Street North has long been a place where Birmingham organizations have grown and served the community. We're pleased to see the building become part of AmFirst's expanding campus and look forward to the positive impact it will continue to have under their leadership.”

— Rima Patel, General Counsel of CS Equities LLC

“AmFirst's ongoing investment in the Switch District of downtown Birmingham reflects the momentum and optimism we see across our city. Their commitment to growth is a great example of how downtown Birmingham is a premier location for growing companies and how local organizations are helping shape the future of our community.”

— David Fleming, President and CEO of REV Birmingham

What’s next

AmFirst plans to release more details on the timeline and specific plans for the new office space in the coming months.

The takeaway

AmFirst's expansion in Birmingham underscores the city's growing appeal as a hub for business growth and investment. The credit union's commitment to enhancing member services and creating new community partnerships aligns with Birmingham's broader economic development efforts, positioning the city as an attractive destination for organizations seeking to thrive and contribute to the local community.