AmeriCU Credit Union
| Company type | Credit union |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial services |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Headquarters | Rome , United States |
Area served | Central and Northern New York, military personnel and their families |
Key people | Ron Belle (President and CEO) |
| Products | Financial services |
| Website | www |
AmeriCU Credit Union (referred to as AmeriCU) is a federally chartered credit union based in Rome, New York. Eligibility for membership extends to those residing, working, studying, or worshiping within Central or Northern New York, along with military personnel and their families.
By 2025, AmeriCU supports a membership exceeding 160,000 individuals and manages assets over $2.8 billion, making it the 12th largest credit union within the state of New York.
History
Established in 1950 under the name Griffiss Employees Credit Union, AmeriCU has expanded both its membership base and service offerings substantially.
The institution was honored as one of New York State’s Best Companies to Work For in both 2018 and 2020. In 2019, Forbes recognized AmeriCU as one of the top Credit Unions in New York State. Furthermore, the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) acknowledged AmeriCU for its Salute to the Troops Tribute Concert, while the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) awarded bronze honors in 2020 for Website Design and Community Engagement.
Governance
AmeriCU operates as a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative. The organization’s leadership is headed by President and CEO Ron Belle. Governance is conducted by a seven-member Board of Directors, all volunteers elected annually by members to ensure that AmeriCU adheres to regulatory requirements and prudent business standards.