About Us

On July 31, 1951 ten enterprising people, with limited resources but unlimited faith, pooled their money to form Creston & District Credit Union. These pioneers realized the need for a broadly based financial institution and recognized that people have the power to build on their strengths. Sometimes, all that is required are the tools.

From the beginning, Creston & District Credit Union has been committed to active participation in the communities it serves. Today, after six decades of service to these communities, the credit union stands as a testament to the faith of its founders, and serves as an example of what can be accomplished when people work together for a common purpose.

With a state-of-the-art service delivery system, a broad array of products which provide numerous choices, and exceptionally dedicated employees, the credit union has grown and prospered along with its members.

Mission Statement

Creston & District Credit Union is and will continue to be a sound, profitable, independent, progressive, service-oriented financial institution.  We are democratic and member-owned, dedicated to serving our members' needs and committed to contributing to the well-being of our community.

Important Milestones

  • 1951 - Letter of Incorporation
  • 1957 - Marjorie Gilmore Appointed General Manager
  • 1958 - Office moved to 1018 Canyon Street
  • 1959 - Assets nearing $300,000
  • 1962 - Membership reaches 1,000
  • 1963 - Office moved to 1221 Canyon Street
  • 1969 - Assets reach $1 million
  • 1977 - Move to new premises at 119-11th Ave N
  • 1981 - Bill James takes over as GM
  • 1982 - Assets reach $10 million
  • 1983 - Jan Chapman becomes GM
  • 1984 - First online ATM in Creston
  • 1987 - Credit Union acquires Mann Insurance, changed name to Crescu Insurance
  • 1987 - Move office to current site at 140- 11th Ave N
  • 1988 - Jim Miller becomes 4th GM
  • 1994 - Assets grow to $25 million
  • 1998 - Crescu and Herchmer Insurance amalgamated to form Herchmer Insurance
  • 1998 - Creston & Castlegar Credit Union's partner to form Growth Financial Corp
  • 2000 - Assets climb to $40 million
  • 2000 - Purchaed Creston Branch of BMO
  • 2001 - Credit Union celebrates 50th Anniversary
  • 2001 - Online brokerage introduced
  • 2001 - Launched Internet banking
  • 2001 - Assets reach $60 million
  • 2005 - Assets reach $80 million
  • 2008 - Assets reach $90 million
  • 2008 - Introduced NCharge® & Kirby Kangaroo® Youth Accounts
  • 2010 - Assets reach $100 million
  • 2011 - Celebrated our 60th Anniversary
  • 2011 - Awarded two $25,000 Legacy Awards to West Creston Fire Protection Society and  Creston Valley Hospice Society
  • 2011 - Assets reach $112 Million
  • 2016 - Celebrated our 65th Anniversary
  • 2016 - Launched our Mobile Banking App.
  • 2019 - Lawrence Makortoff becomes CEO
  • 2020 - Deposit Anywhere for Online Banking
  • 2021 - Strong PAC for Online Banking