Industry: Finance
Led by:Cathie Tierney, president & CEO
Headquarters: Neenah
Number of Employees: 630
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Based in Neenah with 26 locations throughout Northeastern Wisconsin, Community First Credit Union serves more than 162,000 members with $6.2 billion in assets, up more than 7% from the previous year.
“One of our greatest challenges — and most enduring accomplishments — has been staying true to our mission and preserving personal relationships with members as consumer expectations shift and technology evolves,” says President & CEO Cathie Tierney, who has served as leader since 1994. “Community First continues to serve people in a personal and meaningful way.”
Under Tierney’s leadership, Community First has grown from $155 million in assets and 48,000 members to its present size.
Founded in 1975 as a financial cooperative, Community First has achieved growth by maintaining personal relationships with members while embracing technology that provides access and convenience. The credit union has received the prestigious Raddon Crystal Performance Award for 17 consecutive years, recognizing its financial performance as ranking among the top 10 credit unions nationwide.
Tierney says the credit union’s commitment to knowing members on a personal level has driven consistent growth within Northeast Wisconsin.
