About Us
City County Employees Credit Union is a non-profit cooperative organized to provide our members with low-cost financial services. We were chartered on April 15, 1941 and are governed by a volunteer board of directors who are elected by and from the membership. As a State-chartered, Federally-insured Credit Union, membership to the Credit Union is restricted to employees and retirees (and family of eligible persons) of:
- City of Clearwater
- Pinellas County
- City of Largo
- Town of Belleair
- Members of CWA Local 3179
- Residents of Bel-Keene Neighborhood
- Residents of University Park Unit 1
- Residents of Normandy Park Neighborhood
- Residents of Live Oak Neighborhood
- All who live, work, or worship in Pinellas County
- Business Accounts for members
All profits of the Credit Union are returned to our members in the form of dividends, low cost loans and new services. We strive to meet the needs of our membership by providing new products and services that meet your expectations, thereby becoming your primary financial institution.
CCECU is dedicated to improving our members-owners financial position by offering quality products, competitive rates, and service that exceeds expectations while maintaining the credit union’s financial strength and stability.
The Credit Union Difference
How is a credit union different than a bank? Credit unions are not-for-profit organizations that exist to serve their members. Like banks, credit unions accept deposits, make loans and provide a wide array of other financial services. But as member-owned and cooperative institutions, credit unions provide a safe place to save and borrow at reasonable rates.
Member Owned
Credit unions are owned and controlled by the people, or members, who use their services.
Credit unions operate to promote the well-being of their members.
Cooperative
The cooperative structure of credit unions creates a cycle of mutual assistance towards the common goal of the financial well-being of members.
Not-For-Profit
Profits made by credit unions are returned back to members in the form of reduced fees, higher savings rates and lower loan rates.
Who We Are
Credit Union Volunteers
Board of Directors
The Credit Union’s Board of Directors is charged with overseeing the operations of the Credit Union and setting goals that they would like to see Management and Staff accomplish. The Board is comprised of volunteers that are elected by the members of the Credit Union, at the annual meeting. The Board also has the responsibility of appointing the Supervisory Committee. Our Board consists of:
- James Mehr, Chairperson
- Patrick Adamson, Vice Chairperson
- Holly Albright, Secretary
- Karen Dombrowski, Treasurer
- R Gary Wolf, Director
- Lisa Perkins, Director
Supervisory Committee
The Supervisory Committee is the “watchdog” of the Credit Union. It is responsible for making sure that member’ funds and interests are protected, and that the Credit Union’s internal control procedures are adequate. The Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors from among the members of the Credit Union. It conducts an annual audit and has a continuing responsibility to ensure that the Credit Union’s financial records and operations are in order. Our Supervisory Committee consists of:
- Mark Weaver
- John Schmalzbauer
If you have questions, comments or concerns about your account or the credit union’s operations, please contact the credit union directly.
However, in the unlikely event that you are not satisfied with the response, you can appeal the matter to the Supervisory Committee which will conduct an additional, independent review.
Credit Union Staff
City County Employees Credit Union has a staff that is dedicated to serving your needs. Please tell us how we can help you as we are here to answer your questions and ensure that you get the most out of YOUR Credit Union.
One unique aspect of the Credit Union is that turnover is minimal among our employees. The result is the ability for Credit Union members to know and develop a relationship with their financial service providers – a truly unusual benefit in today’s world of financial services.
- Lois Blithe, CEO
- Michael Benson, Vice-President
- Erica, Administrative Assistant
- Becky, Collections Specialist
- Nicole, Member Service Representative
- Daniel, Member Service Representative
- Diony, Member Service Representative
- Caitie, Teller
- Nikki, Teller
Our philosophy, “Blending Technology with Personal Service“, gives our members the best of both worlds! YES, there is a better choice …Let us prove it to you!
