Achieva Credit Union
State chartered credit union in the United States
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Achieva Credit Union, is a state chartered credit union in the United States of America, regulated under the authority of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). On November 1, 2009, Sarasota Coastal Credit Union merged with Achieva Credit Union, which is headquartered in Dunedin, Florida. The credit union is expected to hit $3 billion in assets and has more than 214,000 members.[1][2] The credit union servers 22 counties across 26 branches.[3]
| Type | Credit Union |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial services |
| Founded | 1937 |
| Headquarters | Dunedin, Florida, United States |
Area served | Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, and Sumter Counties, FL |
| Key people | Eric Jenkins, CEO/President |
| Products | Savings; Checking; Consumer loans; Mortgages; Credit cards; Investments |
| Website | www |
History
Achieva Credit Union was started as a teachers’ credit union for seven teachers in 1937 in Pinellas County with $99.25.[4] Throughout the years, their field of membership and number of counties served has expanded. The merger is seen as an excellent fit between the two credit unions, as the membership base is similar and the combined field of membership now encompasses counties from Hernando to Charlotte on the West Coast of Florida.
In 2025, Achieva Credit Union started a partnership with Angeline Academy of Innovation, where each summer, Angeline Academy selects 4-6 students to attempt the Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC) certification and spend their summer working at Achieva locations in Pasco County, Florida.[5][6]
Membership
Eligibility for Achieva Credit Union membership is open to anyone who is related to a current Achieva member; or individuals, trusts, associations, organizations and legal entities who live or work invBroward, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, Pasco, Polk, Pinellas, Sarasota, and Sumter. There are 26 branches across their service region.[3]
Organization
Achieva Credit Union is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, elected by and from its membership. The Board has nine members, who serve for three-year terms. Board members can be re-elected to consecutive terms by the membership.
The credit union is a member of the Florida Credit Union League, through which it is associated with the Credit Union National Association.
Services
Achieva Credit Union offers savings accounts, checking accounts, IRA accounts, and certificates of deposit, as well as consumer loans, credit cards, mortgages, home equity loans and HELOCs.