Best Credit Unions to Work For with $200M to $500M of assets

September 1, 2023 11:57 AM

The top five credit unions in the ranking have an average of $355.36 million of assets. The average number of employees at the top five was 73.

Scroll through to find out more about the credit unions in the top 19.

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Pictured: Employees have fun during a Halloween costume contest.

19. Pioneer Appalachia Federal Credit Union

Charleston, West Virginia
Assets: $231 million
CEO: Dan McGowan
No. of employees: 38

Interesting fact: Pioneer Appalachia FCU teaches financial literacy courses at local high schools to educate young consumers on the credit union movement and help improve their financial well-being.

Unusual perk: The credit union partners with CVS Pharmacy to offer employees a variety of vaccines, including for the flu, shingles and tetanus.

Pictured: Employees have fun during an ugly holiday sweater competition.

18. Prospera Credit Union

Appleton, Wisconsin
Assets: $377 million
CEO: Sheila Schinke
No. of employees: 104

Interesting fact: The credit union raised its employee referral bonus, increased job board postings and used professional recruiters to tackle issues when finding experienced member service and financial service representatives.

Unusual perk: Prospera instituted dedicated paid-time off for employees sick with COVID-19 to use instead of depleting other accrued hours.

Pictured: Staff members pose for a group photo.

17. Zing Credit Union

Denver, Colorado
Assets: $431.7 million
Co-CEO: Shane Silvernale
No. of employees: 89

Interesting fact: By employing structured learning and development opportunities for staff members, the credit union was able to fill 90% of supervisory positions with internal talent.

Unusual perk: Executives at Zing felt they needed to go beyond competitive wages to keep employees engaged, so the credit union organizes team-building events such as an annual holiday breakfast, Top Golf outings, themed work days and more.

Pictured: Employees participate in the credit union's annual all-staff training day in February. 

16. Security First Federal Credit Union

Edinburg, Texas
Assets: $450.5 million
President and CEO: Andy Reed
No. of employees: 130

Interesting fact: Security First employs a healthcare advocate on its insurance team to help staff members be seen by providers outside of the credit union's network, negotiate medical bills and obtain costly medicine for no copay.

Unusual perk: The credit union hosts a secret, spontaneous ice cream day.

Pictured: Employees volunteer during a charity golf event.

15. PCM Credit Union

Green Bay, Wisconsin
Assets: $400 million
President and CEO: Shelly Mellenberger
No. of employees: 48

Interesting fact: Shelly Mellenberger, president and CEO of PCM Credit Union, takes the time each morning to personally greet every employee and checks in with team leaders once a week to make sure no issues go unaddressed.

Unusual perk: Employees in need of a break can utilize the credit union's quiet room equipped with a recliner chair and low lights, or participate in walking Wednesdays with peers.

Pictured: Landings Credit Union celebrates Cinco de Mayo with some sweet treats courtesy of its Hispanic outreach committee.

14. Landings Credit Union

Tempe, Arizona
Assets: $250 million
CEO: Brian Lee
No. of employees: 55

Interesting fact: Landings Credit Union provides flexibility time off so employees can handle errands, attend school events and take care of personal issues.

Unusual perk: To help promote financial literacy in consumers of all ages, Landings created the Franklin Club to educate employees and members on topics such as credit scores, budgeting, loans and more. The club hosts a specialized Camp Franklin meeting to offer the same services to kids.

Pictured: Employees from Simplicity's mortgage team participate in a community event.

13. Simplicity Credit Union

Marshfield, Wisconsin
Assets: $440 million
CEO: Nick Faber
No. of employees: 113

Interesting fact: As part of the credit union's commitment to developing its workforce and promoting inclusivity, Simplicity partners with the Opportunity Development Centers to hire individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Unusual perk: Simplicity prioritizes the mental well-being of its employees by fostering dialogue between staff members around the topic. Employees tell their personal stories via a podcast format.

Pictured: As part of the credit union's orientation and onboarding program, new employees Angela and Alaina volunteered to sort and pack food at Harvest Hope

12. Greenville Federal Credit Union

Greenville, South Carolina
Assets: $425 million
CEO: Paul Hughes
No. of employees: 96

Interesting fact: The credit union's Leadership in Action developmental program helps prepare rising leaders and other employees with potential for future opportunities by building soft skills through tailored activities and projects.

Unusual perk: Greenville's Learning League, which is a team of high-performing employees trained as subject matter experts, helps new hires become accustomed to the institution by working with them side-by-side.

Pictured: Team members enjoying some time celebrating a partnership with a local humane society

11. Champion Credit Union

Canton, North Carolina
Assets: $465.5 million
CEO: Timothy Robinson
No. of employees: 101

Interesting fact: In 2020, the credit union helped launch the first registered banking and finance apprenticeship program in North Carolina in partnership with a local Chamber of Commerce and community college.

Unusual perk: Champion covers the costs for all employees — and their spouses and dependents — to access a healthcare concierge platform that provides unlimited telemedicine and behavioral visits.

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Pictured: Nymeo FCU employees packing food for children in need

10. Nymeo Federal Credit Union

Frederick, Maryland
Assets: $355 million
President and CEO: Victoria Johnston
No. of employees: 79

Interesting fact: Every time a member swipes their debit card, Nymeo donates to a local food bank.

Unusual perk: The credit union offers assistance to employees with aging family members that includes transportation to medical appointments, meal delivery, access to elder care and more.

Pictured: Lookout Credit Union volunteers help gather trash and other refuse through the annual Pocatello City Clean-Up event

9. Lookout Credit Union

Pocatello, Idaho
Assets: $329 million
President and CEO: Doug Chambers
No. of employees: 84

Interesting fact: The credit union has an annual member appreciation night at a local baseball stadium that is followed by a summer employee picnic.

Unusual perk: Lookout hosts monthly fitness challenges that include up to $200 in prizes.

Pictured: PAHO/WHO FCU dropped off more than 120 dozen donuts to recognize nurses and medical technicians at Georgetown Medstar University Hospital

8. PAHO/WHO Federal Credit Union

Washington, D.C.
Assets: $290.8 million
CEO: Miguel Boluda, Jr.
No. of employees: 22

Interesting fact: Seasonal contests, including one in jack-o-lantern carving ahead of Halloween and Dios de los Muertos, are an important part of the credit union's culture.

Unusual perk: Employees receive up to 40 hours of paid volunteer leave each year.

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Pictured: Employees volunteering at Second Harvest Food Bank

7. Eagle Community Credit Union

Foothill Ranch, California
Assets: $355 million
CEO: Scott Rains
No. of employees: 103

Interesting fact: Eagle Community Credit Union hosts bingo tournaments via email to relieve employee stress and ensure some fun during the work.

Unusual perk: The credit union provides paid-time off so employees can volunteer with organizations and for causes they care about during the work day.

Pictured: Winners of Canopy Credit Union's March Madness Mini-Hoop contest

6. Canopy Credit Union

Spokane, Washington
Assets: $215 million
CEO: Charlotte Nemec
No. of employees: 60

Interesting fact: Canopy helps nurture the next generation of talent within the organization through its Canopy Link to Leadership program, educating future executives.

Unusual perk: The credit union grants employees 40 hours of paid volunteer time each year to dedicate their time towards a philanthropic cause.

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Pictured: Employees at Innovations Financial Credit Union's Callaway, Florida-based branch dressed as elements of the board game Monopoly during the organization's Halloween costume contest

5. Innovations Financial Credit Union

Panama City, Florida
Assets: $389.5 million
President and CEO: David Southall
No. of employees: 72

Interesting fact: Every Halloween, Innovations hosts a costume contest where employees from each branch and department collaborate around a theme for their costumes. Staff members then vote on the winners.

Unusual perk: The credit union provides tuition reimbursement to encourage team members to take advantage of continued education.

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Pictured: Employees celebrating Police Week with donuts and coffee

4. Rocky Mountain Law Enforcement Federal Credit Union

Denver, Colorado
Assets: $307 million
President and CEO: Christine Wiley
No. of employees: 36

Interesting fact: The credit union operates on an open door policy where employees can talk freely to any manager regarding suggestions, improvements, requests, training, advancement, problems or other issues.

Unusual perk: Employees who are recognized for outstanding work during the week get a pass to wear jeans to work one day.

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Pictured: Employees showing off their branded blankets to celebrate Carolina Trust FCU's 65th Anniversary and Employee Appreciation Day

3. Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Assets: $399.6 million
President and CEO: Tim Carlisle
No. of employees: 89

Interesting fact: The credit union offers a scholarship program at Coastal Carolina University annually for military students or children of retired military.

Unusual perk: Employees have access to premium tickets to Coastal Carolina University collegiate events at Brooks Stadium.

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Pictured: UnitedOne Credit Union employees participating in a day of team building exercises

2. UnitedOne Credit Union

Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Assets: $307 million
CEO: Kim Rooney
No. of employees: 92

Interesting fact: They have partnered with the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Ascend, a local supportive employment agency, to expand hiring candidates with disabilities.

Unusual perk: The credit union runs a program, Go365, where employees participate in wellness activities and receive points redeemable for gifts and gift cards.

Pictured: Team members fighting food insecurity by packing meals for food banks around the Denver metro area

1. Colorado Credit Union

Littleton, Colorado
Assets: $373.7 million
President and CEO: Mike Williams
No. of employees: 75

Interesting fact: Colorado Credit Union is working to become designated as a community development financial institution to better serve the underbanked, which is a major focus for management for the upcoming year.

Unusual perk: The credit union has on-site clinics for periodic checkups and flu shots.