Meriwest Credit Union
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| Company type | Credit Union |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial services |
| Founded | May 5, 1961 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Greater San Francisco Bay Area |
Key people | Lisa Pesta, President/CEO Brian Hennessey, CFO Chad Maze, COO Board of Directors Phil Fluegemann, Chairman Taylor Lee, Secretary Jason Laker, Member |
| Subsidiaries | Meriwest Mortgage, MW Wealth Advisors |
| Website | www |
Meriwest Credit Union is an American member owned, not-for-profit credit union located in San Jose, California. The credit union offers financial services to communities in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.
As of 2023[update], Meriwest Credit Union had over 80,000 members and $2.2 billion in total assets.[1]
The credit union began on May 5, 1961, when a group of IBM employees organized the IBM San Jose Employees Federal Credit Union.[2] In 1975 the official name changed to Pacific IBM Employees Federal Credit Union. In 1999, the Credit Union converted to state charter and changed its name to Meriwest Credit Union.[3] In 2007, Meriwest merged with Golden Bay Federal Credit Union.[4]
Community relationship
Meriwest Credit Union has a long history of providing support to its local communities by partnering with local charities and non-profit organizations, as well as providing free educational resources.
In 2022, the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) awarded Meriwest the 2022 National Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award for its workshops & programs to promote financial literacy.[5]
Membership requirements
At least one of these options listed below will apply:
- Live, work, or attend school in select counties within the Greater San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California, or Tucson, Arizona.
- Employee of a participating Meriwest Credit Union member company.
- Relative of or reside with a current member of Meriwest Credit Union.
