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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 toursCOTTAGE 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 You might also be interested in Summit Credit Union named Top Workplace in Madison, Milwaukee, and U.S., recognized for strong culture, engagement, and employee benefits... Summit Credit Union helps Wisconsin families achieve homeownership with up to $10K in down payment assistance... Summit Credit Union’s President and CEO Kim Sponem was recently featured on the Women of Community Banking podcast... Summit welcomed thousands of members and their families to Warner Park for its annual Summit Fest, blending its official Annual Meeting of the Membership... Summit Credit Union names Mike McCoy Chief Commercial Officer to advance commercial banking and support Wisconsin businesses... With $87 million in member benefits, Summit Credit Union remains the nation’s #1 credit union for Return of the Member... Summit Credit Union partners with LOVB Madison Volleyball to empower women athletes and advance equity in sports and finance... Kim Sponem calls for equitable pay practices, warning that lifetime pay gaps leave women at greater risk of retirement insecurity... Summit Credit Union earns the #1 national Return of the Member ranking again, highlighting its strong member value and financial impact...