OUCU Sponsored Holiday Events
Uptown for the Holidays
Enjoy FREE holiday activities with your family during our Tree Lighting and Opening Night Event on Friday, December 6
OUCU Financial is proud to once again sponsor the Horse-drawn Wagon Rides by Hutchison Horse-Drawn Wagon and Carriage Service for families to enjoy for free this Holiday Season!
Santa & Wagon Ride Schedule
Thursdays 6-8pm: Dec. 14, 21
Saturdays 11am -1pm: Dec. 9, 16, 23
Holiday Music Celebration
Enjoy the sounds of the season with the Ohio University Communiversity Band. Free community event sponsored by OUCU Financial.
Communiversity Band & Athens Youth Chorus
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium at 4pm
Exciting News!
We're thrilled to announce the appointment of Wes Harkins and Tracy Mischelle Kelly to the OUCU Financial Board of Directors! They step into the roles previously held by retiring members Bob Courtney and Butch Hill, who will now serve as an Emeriti Board member.
Wes brings over a decade of experience in financial services, having held key roles at Nationwide Insurance focusing on strategy and process optimization. His work in pediatric cancer research fundraising has made a significant impact, achieving record-breaking results year after year. A consultant with Nationwide, Harkins was born in Athens and raised in Vinton County. He holds a BA in Health and Fitness Management from Capital University.
Tracy is the Executive Director of the Fairfield Medical Center Foundation and Board Secretary for The Friends of Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities. A two-time Ohio University alumna, Tracy was the first Student Trustee selected from a regional campus and is a recipient of the United Campus Ministry Social Justice Award. She holds a BA in English and History and a master’s in public administration from Ohio University.
We’re excited to welcome Wes and Tracy to the board! Their expertise and dedication will undoubtedly help us continue to grow and serve our community.
Construction Has Started At Shafer Branch
Construction has started at Shafer St. drive-thru lanes. E. State construction will start approximately 4 week later.
We’re removing the current drive-thru teller tube system and installing new drive-up video teller ITMs. This state-of-the-art technology will make your banking experience smoother.
Our E. State and Shafer drive-up ATMs are actually ITMs, just press ‘help’ during business hours for teller assistance.
Our lobbies will be open if you prefer in-person banking; we’re always happy to see you!
2024 OUCU Higher Education Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to these outstanding recipients of the 2024 OUCU Higher Education Scholarship! Each has been awarded $2,000 toward an institution of higher education other than Ohio University.Congratulations to these outstanding recipients of the 2024 OUCU Higher Education Scholarship! Each has been awarded $2,000 toward an institution of higher education other than Ohio University. We wish these outstanding students all the best in their future studies!
Emma Amlin
Federal Hocking High School – Emma will attend Denison University as a psychology major. Emma is the child of Jake and Tera Amlin.
Helen Liu
Athens High School – Helen will major in biology at the University of Pennsylvania. Helen is the child of Chang Liu.
Kennedy Kittle
Trimble High School – Kennedy will study nursing at The Ohio State University. Kennedy is the child of Reuben and Tonya Kittle.
OUCU voted Best Financial Institution in Athens!
A BIG thanks to our members for voting OUCU the Best Financial Institution 5 years in a row!
It’s an honor to serve you; our employees work hard each and every day to earn your trust.
We’re fortunate to live in such a supportive community. We love our members!
2024 Crewson Scholarship Winners
We give three $3,000 Harry B. Crewson scholarships to high school seniors who will become OHIO bobcats.
Our founder, Dr. Crewson believed strongly in the power of education to benefit individuals and their communities. A scholarship allowed him to pursue his own college education and laid the groundwork for his many achievements. Congratulations to this year's winners!
Claire Howard
Meigs High School – Claire is a Child and Family Studies major. Claire is the child of Brian and Julie Howard.
Shelby Davenport
Athens High School – Shelby is an Environmental Studies major. Shelby is the child of Rebecca and Monte Davenport.
Tatum L’Heureux
Nelsonville-York High School – Tatum is Psychology major. Tatum is the child of Bill and Jennifer L’Heureux.
OUCU Financial Welcomes Snider Stroh Jarrett Financial
OUCU Financial announced that it has acquired Snider Stroh Jarrett Financial “Snider Stroh Jarrett”, one of Athens area’s largest providers of financial planning services, investments and insurance. Snider Stroh Jarrett consists of 3 financial advisors – Mark Snider, Dan Stroh and Shane Jarrett – and 3 support staff who have joined the OUCU Investment Services team. The financial advisors will continue to operate out of their home office on Depot Street in Athens.
“We are pleased to announce that we have joined OUCU Financial and have onboarded to the LPL Financial platform,” said Snider, who served as senior financial advisor at Snider Stroh Jarrett. “When we began looking for the best succession plan for our clients and stability for our long?term and best?in?class staff, OUCU Financial was a logical choice. By partnering with OUCU Financial and leveraging the robust LPL Financial platform, we can continue to provide our clients with personalized advice, outstanding service and a broad array of financial investments – the three things on which we have built our reputation over the past 50 years, and which we are planning as a legacy for the next 50 years.”
“We are honored to partner with such an esteemed and talented group of financial advisors as they continue to offer excellent advice to our community,” said Cory Corrigan, CEO of OUCU Financial. “Mark and I worked together tirelessly over the past 18 months to be sure that the cultures aligned, intentions were pure, and most importantly, that clients would benefit from this transition. With OUCU’s 20 years of experience in the Wealth Management business, almost nearly 70 years of shared solid commitment to the communities we serve, and ultimately helping members live their best financial lives, we believe that we can continue to provide clients with the same incredible service but with a stronger foundation that ensures it continues well into the future.”
OUCU Phone Banking: Account Access 24/7
2023 will bring a major expansion in banking capabilities and this Credit Union is all about it!
To kick off this year, OUCU has made accessing your accounts even easier with Phone Banking, an automated, dial-in way to quickly perform account transactions with voice or touchtone commands. A convenient and secure way to manage your money, anytime, nights, weekends, and even holidays from right where you are!
There's no waiting in line with Phone Banking!
• Check account balances. Hear recent and pending activity - such as deposits and withdrawals
• Transfer funds between your OUCU accounts; Loan account information - such as balance, payoff amount, and make payments
• Change your Phone Banking PIN and other account preferences
• Speak to eBranch Call Center banking specialist during business hours
OUCU Achieves Exceptional Performance Designation
BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s premier bank and credit union rating firm, announced that OUCU, has once again earned its highest (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability. Earning a 5-Star rating indicates OUCU excels in areas of capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more. Earning and maintaining this top rating for 47 consecutive quarters, means OUCU has done so continuously since August 2008. This achievement has secured an even higher designation for OUCU as an “Exceptional Performance Credit Union”. This title is reserved for institutions that have earned Bauer’s top 5-Star rating for 40 consecutive quarters (ten years) or longer.
OUCU is the only credit union in the area to be awarded a 5-Star rating.
“Embracing their ‘People Helping People’ core value,” notes Karen Dorway, president of BauerFinancial, “the nation’s credit unions are well-positioned to help local communities thrive. In fact,” she continued, “credit unions are local small businesses themselves, and their employees are members. Through shared experiences, they know exactly what other members need, and they have the means to help provide it. This has proven a winning combination for OUCU.”
Quick Pay Loan Payment Service
You can now make an OUCU loan payment inside or outside of online or mobile banking!
Make a payment from your:
• OUCU account
• account with another institution
• selected credit or debit card
• external transfers
BEWARE OF FRAUDSTERS
Fraudsters never give up and neither do we! Beware of phone calls that appear to be coming from the credit union. We will never call you and ask you for your card number, member number, SSN or PIN. Never give out personal information to someone who calls you.
If there is suspicious transaction on your credit or debit, you may need to verify a purchase with a yes or a no, but we will never ask for your card information.
Read more about fraud prevention tools from OUCU.
"You guys are the best! Always fast, friendly and very informative. Why go anywhere else – we will always look to OUCU Financial for our financial needs."
OUCU Member
