Press Room Library
Media Contact:
Emily Decorah, Summit Credit Union, 608.243.5000, 800.236.5560, x4954
publicrelations@summitcreditunion.com
About Summit Credit Union:
Established in 1935, Summit Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative. Summit holds $3.2 billion in assets and has more than 184,000 members and 629 employees across 37 locations throughout south-central and southeastern Wisconsin. Kim Sponem has been CEO & President of Summit Credit Union, and its predecessor organization, CUNA Credit Union/Great Wisconsin Credit Union, since 2002.
February 7, 2019
MADISON, Wis.—Kelly Ostrand has joined Summit Credit Union as manager of its new branch in Portage. Ostrand joins the member-owned financial cooperative to advise Portage members around best practices to achieve their financial goals, both big and small.
February 5, 2019
Annual interactive financial challenge awards scholarships to six Madison-area high schoolers.
MADISON, Wis.—Summit Credit Union recently launched its sixth annual Project Teen Money program, a fun and unique challenge between Madison-area high school students to encourage healthy financial habits. Conducted through Summit’s in-school branches at Madison’s East, La Follette and Memorial high schools, the winner of the competition will take home a $2,500 scholarship toward higher education.
MADISON, Wis.—Summit Credit Union recently launched its sixth annual Project Teen Money program, a fun and unique challenge between Madison-area high school students to encourage healthy financial habits. Conducted through Summit’s in-school branches at Madison’s East, La Follette and Memorial high schools, the winner of the competition will take home a $2,500 scholarship toward higher education.
January 31, 2019
Member-owned financial cooperative to award three $1,500 scholarships to Madison-area students
MADISON, Wis.—Summit Credit Union is now accepting applications for its annual Board of Directors Scholarships, awarded to members who are high school seniors or currently enrolled in college. Each year, the Board of Directors Scholarships award winners with a $1,500 continuing education grant, helping young members pursue higher education and enrich their lives for years to come.
MADISON, Wis.—Summit Credit Union is now accepting applications for its annual Board of Directors Scholarships, awarded to members who are high school seniors or currently enrolled in college. Each year, the Board of Directors Scholarships award winners with a $1,500 continuing education grant, helping young members pursue higher education and enrich their lives for years to come.
January 29, 2019
Protection assistance includes 90-day interest grace period
MADISON, Wis.—Summit Credit Union has launched a new financial assistance program for its current members affected by the government shutdown. The new offering includes up to a $5,000 line of credit and interest-free grace period.
MADISON, Wis.—Summit Credit Union has launched a new financial assistance program for its current members affected by the government shutdown. The new offering includes up to a $5,000 line of credit and interest-free grace period.
December 18, 2018
MADISON, Wis. — Natalie Johnson has joined the Summit Financial Advisors program as a new Associate Financial Advisor through CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. Johnson joins the member-owned financial cooperative to advise members of the Shorewood Hills and Yellowstone Drive Summit Credit Union branches.
December 5, 2018
Madison-based cooperative awarded for educational programs throughout southern WI
Madison, Wis.—Summit Credit Union has been awarded BadCredit.org’s Editor’s Choice™ Award for excellence in financial wellness and education programs. The honor recognizes Summit’s dedication to improving the financial literacy and wellness of members and non-members throughout the Madison and Milwaukee areas.
Madison, Wis.—Summit Credit Union has been awarded BadCredit.org’s Editor’s Choice™ Award for excellence in financial wellness and education programs. The honor recognizes Summit’s dedication to improving the financial literacy and wellness of members and non-members throughout the Madison and Milwaukee areas.