News & Events

2021 News and Events

October 11, 2021

BCU Adds HCA Healthcare to Its Impressive List of Companies Served

Celebrating their 40th anniversary, BCU continues to be one of the fastest growing Credit Unions, remaining committed to providing an extraordinary financial well-being benefit to employees and families of America’s best workplaces, including Baxter Healthcare, Cardinal Health, Boston Scientific, Target, UnitedHealth Group, TeamHealth, Hillrom, BD, and GEICO.
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October 8, 2021

BCU Incentives New Savings Behavior

BCU’s purpose is to empower people to discover financial freedom. The Credit Union is able to help fullfill this passion by providing products, caring support and services that their members value, including financial well-being tools.
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October 4, 2021

BCU Announces New Partnership With Lumin Digital

BCU has announced a new partnership with Lumin Digital for its Digital Banking platform, in anticipation of elevating the digital experience for the Credit Union’s 300,000+ members in the summer of 2022.
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September 24, 2021

BCU Launches Zelle^® In Its Digital Banking

BCU announced today that Zelle^® is now live in digital banking. Zelle^® is available in both online banking and the mobile app experience and enables convenient digital payments for BCU’s members.
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September 24, 2021

BCU Announces Winner Of $24K “PAY MY MORTGAGE” Sweepstakes

Congratulations are in order as BCU President and CEO, Mike Valentine, awards $24,000 to Vuth and Mary Ann, first-time homebuyers and winners of the $24k Pay My Mortgage Sweepstakes.
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September 23, 2021

Stephenie Southard Named CUNA's 2021 Professional Of The Year

BCU is pleased to announce that Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer Stephenie Southard was recently named CUNA’s 2021 Professional of the Year.
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August 13, 2021

BCU Celebrates Longtime Friend Jimbo Covert Induction to NFL Hall of Fame

It was an evening to remember as BCU celebrated its longtime friend and former Chicago Bear, James Paul “Jimbo” Covert, who was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame on August 7, 2021.
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August 8, 2021

Remembering Vernon R. Loucks, Jr.

BCU extends our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and loved ones of Vernon R. Loucks Jr., former CEO & Chairman of Baxter International, who sadly passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021.
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July 28, 2021

BCU Celebrates Meaningful Double Mac Award Win

The Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) has honored BCU with a silver award in the non-commercial video category and a bronze award in the community engagement category, recognizing the Credit Union’s creative marketing team at the annual conference in Denver, Colorado.
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July 12, 2021

BCU Takes Top Spot on COMPUTERWORLD List of 2021 Best Places To Work in IT

Insider Pro and Computerworld has announced BCU as the no. 1 small-size organization on its list of 2021 Best Places to Work in IT.
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June 24, 2021

BCU Teams Up With The Community Works To Provide Furniture Donation

BCU has donated gently used furniture from its recently decommissioned Naperville satellite office to The Community Works, a Waukegan-based minority-owned organization that provides lifetime career coaching and support services, including resume development and job application and networking support.
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April 20, 2021

BCU Awarded Designation of Savings Excellence by National Savings Program

This honor is reserved for financial institutions who displayed exceptional achievement during America Saves Week activities.
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April 5, 2021

Credit Union Industry Loses A Giant With Rex Johnson’s Passing

It's with great sadness that BCU announces the passing of our founding President & CEO, A. Rex Johnson. Rex passed away peacefully on Friday, April 2, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was 77 years old.
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February 5, 2021

BCU Members Surpass $1 Million in HomeAdvantage^® Savings in 2020

Amid the economic challenges of 2020, BCU members celebrate over $1 million in cash rewards earned in 2020 and more than $5 million since the inception of the Credit Union’s partnership with the HomeAdvantage® program.

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February 2, 2021

CU CHRO/EVP Lisa Baron Named Crain's Chicago Business Notable Leader in HR 2021

Lisa’s extraordinary people-first commitment and compassionate leadership continues to be invaluable to our growth and success.
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January 8, 2021

BCU Gives Members Special Access to Innovative College Planning Tools

BCU, in partnership with Student Choice and Edmit, now provides members with special access to innovative planning tools and advising that will help student members and their families make smarter college financial decisions.
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2020 News and Events

December 1, 2020

BCU Receives $15,000 Grant from the FHLBC's Targeted Impact Fund

In light of economic challenges, BCU continues to find ways to provide COVID-related financial-relief to our community business members most impacted in 2020.
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October 7, 2020

BCU announced the election of William (Bill) F. Costa to its board of directors.

BCU announced the election of William (Bill) F. Costa to its board of directors.
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October 1, 2020

BCU Update from Mike Valentine, President & CEO

2020 has presented all of us with challenges beyond our imagination. At no point in this year has the message “we’re in this together” felt more meaningful than it does right now. 
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September 18, 2020

BCU Awards Over $75,000 In Scholarships To College Bound High School Seniors

BCU Awards Over $75,000 In Scholarships To College Bound High School Seniors.  In these challenging times, BCU proved its commitment to celebrating graduating high school seniors is stronger than ever, providing 30 scholarships in the total of $78,500 – the Credit Union’s biggest return yet.
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September 17, 2020

Thomas Hodson Retires From BCU Board of Directors After Four Decades of Service

Thomas Hodson Retires From BCU Board of Directors After Four Decades of Service
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September 9, 2020

BCU Delivers Successful Intern Program During Global Pandemic

BCU Delivers Successful Intern Program During Global Pandemic 

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July 1, 2020

BCU Named #1 Credit Union in Illinois and #5 in Minnesota by Forbes

For the second consecutive year, BCU has been named to the annual Forbes list of Best-In-State Credit Unions, ranking #1 in Illinois and #5 in Minnesota for 2020.
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June 19, 2020

Stronger Together

GFCU Member Vote Passes to Merge with BCU.
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April 13, 2020

BCU Rises To Challenge

Committing Over $9.5 Million of Relief in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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2019 News and Events

December 10, 2019

BCU Member Wins Once-in-a-Lifetime Shopping Spree in Credit Union Magic Minute™

A lucky BCU member enjoyed a “grab-all-you-can-in-60-seconds” shopping cart dash through a warehouse filled with free, high-end merchandise as part of the Credit Union Magic Minute™.
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December 1, 2019

TRENDING TOPIC: Is a Side Hustle Worth It?

Real BCU Employees. Real Life Advice.
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December 1, 2019

BCU Selected as Future Branches Innovator Finalist for Outstanding Branch Design

Worldwide Business Research (WBR), the world’s leading producer of B2B focused marketing events, has honored BCU with an inaugural Future Branches Innovator Award for Outstanding Branch Design at the annual conference in Austin, TX.
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November 22, 2019

Merger Planned for GEICO Federal Credit Union (GFCU) and Baxter Credit Union (BCU)

Nationwide credit unions, GEICO Federal Credit Union (GFCU), a $138 million credit union headquartered in Chevy Chase, MD, and Baxter Credit Union (BCU), a $3.8 billion credit union headquartered in Vernon Hills, IL, have announced their intent to merge, pending regulatory and member approvals. If approved, the combined credit union would serve more than 285,000 members across the US and Puerto Rico. The merger makes BCU the 55th largest credit union in the US.
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November 1, 2019

Jim Block Appointed BCU Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

Previously serving as senior vice president and chief lending officer, Block’s expertise in operational excellence has been a driving force in providing extraordinary service to Credit Union members.
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October 21, 2019

BCU Receives CUNA Council Award for Excellence in Operations and Member Experience

The award was presented by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Operations and Member Experience Council at the Council’s 22nd annual conference in Chicago, IL.
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September 4, 2019

Al Nietzel, Corporate Executive, Elected to BCU Board of Directors

Al is a welcome addition to the board, bringing with him over three decades of extensive domestic and international experience across multiple industries.
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September 3, 2019

BCU Awards $35,000 in Scholarships to College Bound High School Seniors

In alignment with its promise to empower financial freedom, BCU has awarded 21 scholarships to its brightest college-bound high school seniors.
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August 26, 2019

Filene's Newest Centers of Excellence Address the Evolving Needs of Consumers and Credit Unions

Credit unions, now more than ever, have the power to significantly improve their members financial well-being.
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August 19, 2019

BCU Helps Fund a Bright Future

BCU, in partnership with Student Choice, has awarded a special $1,000 scholarship to local Vernon Hills high school student, Nicolas Beaumont, for his Innovation Fair entry.
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August 6, 2019

Lisa Baron Appointed BCU Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources

Previously serving as senior vice president of human resources and talent management, Baron’s stellar experience is a driving force in providing extraordinary service to Credit Union members.
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July 10, 2019

BCU Grows Puerto Rico Operations with New Bianca Facility

Located on the west end of the island, the new Bianca facility is part of the Credit Union’s larger strategy to expand back-office support in Puerto Rico.
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July 2, 2019

Betty Larson Joins BCU Board of Directors

Larson first learned about the value BCU offers the employees and families of great companies in 2001 when she was a human resources director with Baxter International.
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July 1, 2019

BCU Earns Silver MAC Award for Financial 5K Giveaway Campaign

The Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) has honored BCU with a silver award in recognition of its innovative financial education efforts in the Business Development category at the annual conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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June 28, 2019

Computerworld Names BCU to 2019 List of Best Places to Work in IT

IDG’s Computerworld has announced BCU as the number 10 small-size organization on its list of 2019 Best Places to Work in IT.
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June 26, 2019

The Best Banks And Credit Unions In Every State 2019

BCU has been named to the Forbes® Best-In-State Credit Unions.
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May 1, 2019

BCU Earns CUNA Excellence Award for Culture of Belonging

The CUNA HR and Organizational Development Council recognized BCU for its Excellence in Employee Engagement at its 25th annual conference in Anaheim, California.
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March 1, 2019

BCU Scholarship Recipient Finds Passion Through Camp Kesem

“Here Today For Your Tomorrow” - a promise made by the Credit Union and echoed in a partnership with Camp Kesem.
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March 1, 2019

Margot Feldman Kaplan Retired BCU Chair Paves Way to a Bright Financial Future

BCU announced the retirement of esteemed board member Margot Feldman Kaplan at the Credit Union’s annual board meeting on March 20, 2019.
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2018 News and Events

December 7, 2018

BCU Employee Volunteers Give Back

158 boxes containing 34,128 meals will feed 93 children for a year – thanks to the efforts of BCU employee volunteers.
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November 2, 2018

BCU Named Top 100 Workplace for Sixth Year by Chicago Tribune

The Top 100 Workplaces recognizes the most dynamic and innovative organizations to work for in the Chicago area, as determined by its employees.
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October 1, 2018

PowerPlus Checking Rewards Members with Enhanced Benefits

More Power. More Plus!
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October 1, 2018

Jose Cajigas Honored as a 2018 Credit Union Rock Star

Jose Cajigas, General Manager and Vice President of Puerto Rico Operations at BCU has been recognized by CUNA’s Credit Union Magazine as one of its 2018 Credit Union Rock Stars.
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September 1, 2018

BCU Recognized as Industry Leader with CUNA Excellence in Technology Award

The CUNA Technology Council honored BCU’s Operations team with the Excellence in Technology Award, Best of Show, at the annual conference in San Francisco, California.
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September 1, 2018

BCU Awards 22 Scholarships to College-Bound High School Seniors

As part of its ongoing commitment to serving members, BCU has granted 22 scholarships to college-bound high school seniors who demonstrate the core values of the Credit Union.
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June 20, 2018

BCU Welcomes New Board Members with Combined Four Decades of Experience

Together, Christine Fleming of Baxter International and Brett Craig of Target hold almost four decades of industry experience.
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June 12, 2018

Chuck Thurman Retires from BCU Board of Directors After 27 Years

BCU announced the retirement of Charles (Chuck) Thurman, whose service on its board of directors spanned more than two decades.
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April 1, 2018

Refreshed and Refined

BCU delights members with re-imagined brand.
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January 8, 2018

Three Months after Maria, Spirit of BCU Employees in Puerto Rico Continues to Inspire

In the face of the most devastating natural disaster in the Credit Union’s 36 year history, an inspirational story of the human spirit would emerge on the shoulders of an incredible employee culture.
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