NEENAH, Wis.–Credit unions in Wisconsin and Texas have been approved for field of membership expansions.
In Wisconsin, Badger-Globe Credit Union, a which was founded in 1947 to serve Kimberly-Clark employees, said it has now expanded its field of membership to include seven additional Wisconsin counties.
The counties include Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Outagamie, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago, with individuals who live, work, or attend post-secondary school in these counties now eligible to join.
‘Safe & Supportive’
“For nearly 80 years, our credit union has been a safe, supportive place for our members to grow financially,” President/CEO Annie Hutter said in a statement. “We’re excited to bring that same care and opportunity to new communities that can benefit from our people-first approach.”
While headquartered in Neenah, the $52-million Badger-Globe Credit Union said its reach extends far beyond its physical location thanks to digital banking advancements and participation in the Co-Op Shared Branching Network.
BGCU added the expansion supports its commitment to reaching more individuals in local communities who can benefit from trusted, affordable financial services. It added it remains “deeply committed” to the labor community and to Kimberly-Clark employees and retirees, whose loyalty and vision shaped its foundation.
‘Reflection of Strength’
“This moment is a reflection of the strength and trust our founding members placed in us,” Hutter added in a statement. “We honor their legacy by growing responsibly and purposefully.”
To celebrate this milestone, the credit union said new members who open an account or loan during the month of June 2025 will receive a $25 bonus deposit.
Badger-Globe CU has approximately 2,500 members.
FOM Expansion in Texas
Separately, in Houston First Community Credit Union said the Texas Credit Union Department has given it the OK to expand its field of membership to the following counties in Texas: Austin, Bastrop, Bell, Bexar, Brazoria, Caldwell, Colorado, Comal, Fayette, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Milam, Lee, Travis and Williamson. Combined with the 25 counties FCCU currently serves in Houston and the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, these 16 additional counties allow FCCU to serve the four largest metropolitan areas in Texas, the CU noted.
“From our humble beginnings in 1954 as Spring Branch Educators Credit Union, First Community has continued to grow and expand to new heights,” President/CEO TJ Tijerina said in a statement. “This expansion will now allow us to serve members in San Antonio and the capitol of Texas, Austin. We are excited to be serving more Texans.”
The $2.7-billion FCCU has approximately 174,000 members.
