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In Your Interest

—  SPRING 2025 ISSUE  —

Keep up with happenings at IU Credit Union.

Spring 2025 Issue:

 

 

Bryan Price, President & CEO, IU Credit Union

A Message from the President


We are pleased to report that 2024 was another outstanding year for the IU Credit Union. Thanks to the ongoing support and loyalty of our members and dedicated staff, we achieved a number of significant financial results.

Key accomplishments in 2024 include completing a phone system conversion; implementing an improved debt protection service; adopting ATM as a Service (ATMaaS); implementing numerous recommendations from our member contact analysis; completing a digital experience member survey and establishing baseline measures; and earning our highest ever net promoter/member effort score on member surveys.

IU Credit Union has an unwavering commitment to community involvement and support. We are proud to annually provide more than $300,000 in sponsorships and financial contributions to our community. Through our scholarship program, we awarded more than $40,000 in financial assistance to college students. Additionally, IU Credit Union and its employees contributed $42,711 to the local United Way Campaign.

We thank our members for voting IU Credit Union as “Best Credit Union,” “Best Mortgage Lending Company,” “Best Investment Firm,” “Best Employer” and “Most Eco-Friendly” in the Herald-Times Best of Btown!

We were proud to be named as a Best Place to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for the fourth time.

IU Credit Union achieved impressive financial results in 2024.

Total retail loan balances increased by $43 million. We remained a leader in real estate lending and originated $111 million in residential mortgages. Total real estate balances increased by $29 million. Total business loan balances increased by $69 million. Combined, these results produced loan growth of $112 million, the third largest loan growth amount in IUCU history, with total balances increasing to $1.4 billion.

Total share balances increased by $168 million, the third largest dollar increase in IUCU history. Our net income in 2024 was $15 million.

Total assets exceeded $1.7 billion. Net worth, a key indicator of safety and soundness, was $218 million, or 12% of total assets. IU Credit Union remains well positioned for sustained strong financial performance.

Looking ahead, we will consistently analyze and enhance our processes, products and services in order to maintain our relevance and anticipate and meet our members’ needs in an increasingly digital age. Key objectives for 2025 include conducting an employee engagement survey; completing migration to Episys as a Service (EASE); implementing a digital signature service; completing an analysis of our commercial deposit offerings; completing a branch transformation roadmap analysis with the goal of adapting our physical branches to reflect new branch usage patterns; and continuing our commitment to sustaining strong communities.  

"We will consistently analyze and enhance our processes, products and services in order to maintain our relevance and anticipate and meet our members’ needs in an increasingly digital age."

Collage of photos from IU Credit Union

From left to right, top to bottom: 1. IUCU President & CEO, Bryan Price and SVP, Chief Marketing Officer, David Sipes proudly present a check to Cyrilla Helm of the Foundation of Monroe County Community Schools for funds generated by the use of IUCU’s Monroe County high school debit cards; 2. Team IUCU participates in the 25th running of Hoosiers Outrun Cancer; 3. IUCU presents Hoosier Hills Food Bank with a donation of $1,500, made possible by IUCU’s partnership with WFIU to support the community during the holidays; 4. IUCU SVP, CMO, David Sipes awards Apple iPads to the first-place winners of the City of Bloomington’s Black History Month Essay Contest; 5. Team IUCU participates in the IU Homecoming Parade; 6. IUCU employees assist in the judging of Christmas Trees for New Hope for Families' Tree Festival and Auction; 7. IUCU serves as the Official Kettle Counters for the 2024 Salvation Army Kettle Kickoff Luncheon; 8. Team IUCU participates in Greenwood’s Rock the Block run; 9. IUCU enjoyed meeting IU Bloomington students from around the world at Hoosierfest; 10. IUCU employees participate in a Habitat for Humanity Monroe County build; 11. IUCU President & CEO, Bryan Price, and SVP, CMO, David Sipes proudly present a check to Richland Bean Blossom Community School Corporation’s Superintendent, Jerry Sanders, and Assistant Superintendent, Matt Irwin for funds generated by the use of IUCU’s Edgewood Debit Card.
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Congratulations, Continuing IU Student Scholarship Recipients!

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Meggan Coles
Undergraduate - $2,500
IU Indianapolis
Molly Kwok
Undergraduate - $2,500
IU Bloomington
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Liam Walsh
Undergraduate - $2,500
IU Bloomington
Gretchen Wheeler
Undergraduate - $2,500
IU Indianapolis
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Edoardo Lenza
Graduate - $2,500
IU Bloomington
Helena de Menezes Vaz de Mello
Graduate - $2,500
IU Bloomington
 
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Dimitrije Jovanovic
Prof. Bruce Jaffee Scholarship - $5,000
IU Bloomington

Learn more about IUCU Scholarships

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Upcoming Holiday Closures


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All branches of the IU Credit Union will be closed the following days.

If something comes up during a time we are closed, send us a secure email in Online or Mobile Banking and we will respond as soon as possible during business hours. You can also chat with Ana if you have questions outside of business hours.

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IUCU Named Best Place to Work in Indiana


IU Credit Union was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana. This 20th annual program was created by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.

The statewide survey and awards program is designed to evaluate participating organizations and honor those with the highest levels of employee satisfaction and engagement in the workplace. This year’s list is made up of 150 companies.

To be considered for participation, companies had to fulfill the following eligibility requirements:

Companies from across the state entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best Places to Work in Indiana. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. This part of the process, the Employer Assessment, was worth approximately 20% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process, the Employee Feedback Survey, was worth approximately 80% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final rankings. Workforce Research Group managed the overall registration and survey process in Indiana, analyzed the data, and determined the final rankings.

The final rankings will be announced at an awards ceremony on April 30, 2025, and then published in the Indiana Chamber’s BizVoice® magazine after the event.

Click here for more information on the Best Places to Work in Indiana program.

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Welcoming Brad Hugunin & Marty Bales, VPs of Business Lending


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We are pleased to welcome Brad Hugunin as a new Vice President of Business Lending. Hugunin comes to IUCU with more than a decade of commercial lending experience, most recently serving as VP, Commercial Lending for German American. He also previously served as Commercial Banker for Adams Bank & Trust and VP, Commercial Lender for First Western Trust.

Hugunin holds a bachelor of science in business administration degree with a marketing specialization from the University of Missouri-Columbia.





Photo of IUCU employee Marty Bales

We are pleased to welcome Marty Bales as a new Vice President of Business Lending. Bales comes to IUCU with 30 years of total banking experience, 20 of which were spent in the commercial lending sector. He served in the role of Commercial Banking Relationship Manager for First Financial Bank most recently. Additionally, Bales has served as an adjunct professor of accounting for Harrison College, Indiana Wesleyan University, and currently, Ivy Tech Community College.

Bales holds a bachelor of science in accounting and an MBA in accounting and business/management, both from Indiana Wesleyan University.

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House Hunting? IUCU Offers Low Down Payment Mortgage Options!


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Are your sights set on a new home? Look no further than IUCU for all your mortgage needs! Whether you're purchasing your starter home, downsizing in retirement, or anywhere in between, we have a mortgage option for you!

Learn more View rates Schedule a consultation Apply today

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NEW Patriotic & Scenic Debit Card Designs Now Available


Proud to be an American? Dreaming of the beach 24/7? Big fan of all things Bloomington? If any of these describe you, we've got a new debit card design with your name on it! Call, email, or stop by any IUCU branch to request your new design today.

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Rock the Block with us in Greenwood


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April 26, 8:35 AM • Center Grove High School

Rock the Block is a timed 10K, family-friendly 5K walk/run, and a free Kids Run. The event includes scenic courses, food, music, vendors, awards and giveaways — guaranteeing fun for everyone!

Proceeds benefit area trail projects and organizations serving youth and families of the Center Grove School Corporation area and Johnson County. Register to Rock the Block with us!

IU Credit Union proudly supports Rock the Block.

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Support Monroe County Humane Association at Tails on the Town


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May 2, 6:30 PM • Woolery Mill

Tails on the Town is a carnival party benefitting Monroe County Humane Association. This 17th annual event will feature food, cocktails and mocktails, games, live music by Jayne Bond & The Pink Martinis, dancing, and an auction and raffle prizes. Please note, this event is for adults 21 and older. IU Credit Union proudly supports Tails on the Town.

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IU Credit Union Proudly Sponsors B97 & Hoosier Country 105.1's Summer Concert Series in Ellettsville


Every Saturday from May 24 through July 27, 6:00 PM • Marci Jane Lewis Park


In partnership with the Town of Ellettsville, B97 and Hoosier Country 105.1 are thrilled to launch a new Summer Concert Series from May 24, 2025 through July 26, 2025, at Marci Jane Lewis Park in Ellettsville. Admission is free and food trucks will be onsite for food and beverage purchases. Mark your calendar now so you don't miss great live music every Saturday. Don't forget to stop by and see us for some IUCU swag! IU Credit Union proudly supports the B97/Hoosier Country 105.1 Summer Concert Series.

DATE BAND GENRE
May 24 Jenn Christy Band Hall of Fame Show/Retro Pop Hits
May 31 Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders 90s/Outlaw & Original Country
June 7 The Why Store Classic Rock/Originals
June 14 All Access Band Pop/Rock/Dance/Top 40
June 21 Indy Annie's Female-fronted country band specializing in old, new and 90s country
June 28 King Bee and the Stingers Blues and Blues Rock
July 5 Toy Factory R&B/Dance/Funk
July 12 Mellencougar John Couger/Mellencamp Tribute
July 19 Eric Brown and the Boat Drinkers Jimmy Buffet and Beach Party Music
July 26 Glamerica Big Hair 80s Rock
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Empower Young Entrepreneurs on Lemonade Day


June 7 • Various Locations Across Monroe County

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Lemonade Day is a fun, experiential learning program that teaches area youth how to start, own and operate their own business. You may even see a lemonade stand at some of our IU Credit Union branches on Lemonade Day! IU Credit Union proudly supports Lemonade Day Monroe County.

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