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Summit Credit Union Tops Off New Headquarters In Cottage Grove

August 23, 2018 Financial cooperative’s new campus, full-service branch set to open in spring of 2019MADISON, Wis.— Summit Credit Union officially topped off its new headquarters in Cottage Grove this week, marking a major milestone in the building’s construction. The 152,000-square-foot, six-story building will demonstrate the financial cooperative’s dedication to sustainability and feature expansive wellness spaces for Summit employees along with a full-service credit union branch.“We’re happy to be one step closer to opening our new headquarters in Cottage Grove,” said Summit Credit Union CEO & President Kim Sponem. “Our new building will provide our employees an enhanced workspace that focuses on their health and wellness, as well as a new full-service branch for the Cottage Grove community, which will help us deliver even better service for our members by combining staff now housed in five separate locations.”The topping off marks the completion of the structural phase of the dynamic building, which will feature enhanced air circulation, green-friendly flooring and lighting, and a 17,500-gallon rainwater harvest cistern to capture and reuse rainwater. There will also be electric car chargers for Summit Credit Union members and employees. Summit is excited that this new headquarters will unite employees previously housed in separate buildings. The building will include exercise and meditation rooms, a sand volleyball court, a cafeteria, and walking and biking paths. 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 campus will be located at 1709 Landmark Drive in Cottage Grove and is set to open in spring of 2019. Front row (L to R): Mary Turke, Secretary – Summit Credit Union Board of Directors; Kim Sponem, CEO & President – Summit Credit Union; Dan Kaiser, Treasurer – Summit Credit Union Board of Directors; John Litscher, Past Chair – Summit Credit Union Board of Directors; Stefanie Norvaisas, Director – Summit Credit Union Board of Directors; Dennis Sauey, Director – Summit Credit Union Board of Directors. Back row (L to R): Mike Schenk, Board Chair – Summit Credit Union Board of Directors; Mike O’Brien, Director – Summit Credit Union Board of Directors; Dave Reszel, Vice Chair – Summit Credit Union Board of Directors. You might also be interested in Summit Credit Union shares simple ways to spot imposter scams, recognize warning signs and protect your money and personal information... Summit Credit Union earns a 2026 Woman-Led Top Workplace award for its strong leadership, employee experience and workplace culture... Summit Credit Union invests $1 million in the Live Local Development Fund to expand attainable housing in Jefferson County... Summit Credit Union retains its ranking as Wisconsin's #1 mortgage lender, helping more members achieve homeownership... Summit and TriUnity Foundation offer grants up to $10,000 for members facing terminal or life-threatening illness... Forbes named Summit Credit Union Wisconsin’s #1 credit union and one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2026... 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...