LMCU Celebrates Its 600,000 Member

LMCU Celebrates Its 600,000 Member

Grand Rapids, Mich. (May 7, 2024) – Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) hosted a celebratory event at its Alpine Avenue branch in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to welcome its 600,000th member to the credit union. The event, attended by members, staff, board members, and local media, marked a significant milestone for LMCU, one of the largest credit unions in the nation. LMCU has experienced continuous and substantial growth over the last decade, including its expansion into Southwest Florida and the Tampa Bay area.

The 600,000th LMCU member, Asad K., and his wife, Ashley, were met with a surprise celebration upon their arrival at the Alpine Avenue branch on May 6. Julie Leonard, President & CEO, and Sara Kemperman, Chief Retail Officer, congratulated the member and presented them with a check for $6,000.

When asked why he joined LMCU, Asad replied, “For us, it was the chance to join a credit union. We were referred to LMCU by a friend who told us all about Max Checking, and the benefits were hard to pass up. We drive by this branch all the time so it’s really convenient.”

Reflecting on the event, Leonard expressed her gratitude, saying, “It is quite an honor to personally welcome our 600,000th member and celebrate this milestone surrounded by members, staff, and the community. LMCU is celebrating 90 years of serving our communities, and I want to thank our members for always trusting us with their financial goals and decisions. A big thank-you to our talented staff as well for their passion and dedication that make everything we do for our members possible.”

Don Bratt, LMCU Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, emphasized the credit union’s commitment to its members, stating, “As we grow, we keep our focus on putting our members first in everything we do. Our 90-year legacy and 600,000 members across Michigan and Florida truly emphasize the impact we are able to have on our communities, providing opportunities for more people to earn more on their money and pay less on their loans.”

Lake Michigan Credit Union, established in 1933, is the largest credit union in Michigan and 16^th largest in the country. Employing a staff of over 1,650 and serving 600,000 members, LMCU’s assets exceed $13 billion, with over $16 billion in portfolio and serviced mortgages. LMCU has 70 convenient branch locations, including 21 across the Tampa Bay area and Southwest Florida. LMCU members have access to over 55,000 Allpoint ATMs worldwide. LMCU provides a full range of financial services, from high interest-bearing checking accounts to personal loans, mortgages, business banking, investments, and insurance. To find out more, visit LMCU.org. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #442967.