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Summit Credit Union Hosts Ribbon Cutting For New Cottage Grove Headquarters

March 5, 2019 Area business leaders, credit union community join for ceremony and tours COTTAGE GROVE, Wis.— Summit Credit Union officially completed its new headquarters facility and campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday. Leaders of Madison-area businesses, the Madison and Cottage Grove chambers of commerce, and the larger credit union community attended the event, which included tours of the new 152,000-square-foot, six-story building and its facilities. “One word describes our new headquarters: wellness. The design incorporates an inspiration branch where members are reconnected with their goals that Summit can help them reach,” said Summit Credit Union’s 17-year CEO & President Kim Sponem. “It provides employees with a cleaner air environment, fitness, outside spaces, and is friendly to the environment. We are excited to be in Cottage Grove and a positive contributor to the community.” The new building features improved workspaces for employees, highlighted by eco-friendly flooring and lighting. There is also a 17,500-gallon rainwater harvest cistern to capture and reuse rainwater, as well as electric car chargers for Summit employees and members. Outdoor recreational spaces, including sand volleyball courts and a bike path, will also be available. The financial cooperative’s commitment to sustainability is also seen throughout the new facility as Summit works toward achieving its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification, which recognizes reduced use of water, energy and greenhouse gas emissions.   Designed by Madison-based architecture firm Strang, Inc., construction of the building by J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. began in October of 2017. The new Cottage Grove campus, located at 1709 Landmark Drive, officially opens on Monday, April 1, and includes a full-service Summit branch.
Summit Credit Union Board of Directors, Summit’s Senior Team Members, building and community partners

Left to right: Jeremy Eppler, VP Risk Management & Facilities, Summit Credit Union; Keith Peterson, Chief Financial Officer, Summit Credit Union; Stefanie Norvaisas, Director, Summit Credit Union Board of Directors; Dennis Sauey, Director, Summit Credit Union Board of Directors; David Reszel, Vice Chair, Summit Credit Union Board of Directors; Bob Lindner, Director, Summit Credit Union Board of Directors; Kim Sponem, CEO & President, Summit Credit Union; Mike Schenk, Chair, Summit Credit Union Board of Directors; Mike O’Brien, Director, Summit Credit Union Board of Directors; Mary C. Turke, Secretary, Summit Credit Union Board of Directors; Chris Schell, Chief Marketing Officer, Summit Credit Union; Dan Kaiser, Treasurer, Summit Credit Union Board of Directors; Mark Kennedy, Chief Lending Officer, Summit Credit Union; Rebecca Gerothanas, Chief Operations Officer, Summit Credit Union; Nancy Kasten, Senior VP Human Resources & Organizational Development, Summit Credit Union; Chris Hefter, Chief Information Officer, Summit Credit Union
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The credit union loaned more than $23,000,000 between these two SBA vehicles. Newsweek Magazine rankings based on member feedback and institution’s financial health MADISON, Wis – Newsweek Magazine’s 2024 list of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions included Madison-based Summit Credit Union as one of the top 250 credit unions. The rankings were based on a mix of consumer/member input and financial performance and stability factors. MADISON, Wis. – Summit Credit Union, a member owned financial cooperative, and StartingBlock, Madison’s startup hub, welcome seven women entrepreneurs into the 2023 cohort of the Summit Credit Union Fellowship for Women Entrepreneurs. This is an initiative designed to support, empower, and catalyze the growth of women entrepreneurs in the region. Summit giving back $2.66 million to members in 10th year of annual member giveback bringing total money provided to eligible members to $22.3 million. MADISON, Wisconsin — Summit Credit Union announced an annual patronage dividend, called Cash Boomerang, of $2.66 million to its members. The giveback is based on the cooperative’s financial success and on a member’s use of Summit’s checking, savings, borrowing services, as well as their length of membership. MADISON, Wis -- Summit Credit Union has provided its full 2023 allotment of $700,000 in grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago to eligible homebuyers, supporting their down payments, closing costs, or pre-paid expenses. MADISON, Wis. — Summit Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative, is the top mortgage lender in the state of Wisconsin this year, according to data collected under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). Based on 2022 HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act) data, released at the end of June 2023, Summit provides more mortgages than any other mortgage lender in Wisconsin. 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