The Board of Directors and leadership team of Consolidated Community Credit Union (CCCU) are excited to announce a pending merger with Providence Federal Credit Union (PFCU). CCCU and PFCU both are looking forward to serving you and future generations by combining our strengths and resources. This merger is a collaboration between two credit unions seeking to combine financial resources and expertise for the sole purpose of providing members with expanded services. We are excited about all the new products and services we will be able to offer our members.
Check out this short video from Shirley Cate, PFCU President and CEO and Larry Ellifritz, CCCU President and CEO to learn more about the 'why' behind the merger and how it will help us build a better future and institution for our members.
Currently, we are in the early stages of the merger, but we will continue to keep you informed on our merger resources page with further updates as they happen. As a CCCU member, there is no action required on your part. PFCU members will vote on the merger throughout fall 2024. More information will be available after their voting has concluded in December.
Why Merge?
Banking and financial services is a competitive industry. By joining together, we will be better positioned to offer competitive financing and enhanced services for our members. Merging these two strong organizations will combine shared values and will provide members additional financial protection against future economic downturns.
Member Benefits:
Our members are our top priority, and every decision we make is carefully considered with your best interests in mind. Joining forces with PFCU ensures we continue on the path to building for a financially secure future.
Thank you for your continued support and membership,
Larry Ellifritz
President/CEO
Consolidated Community Credit Union
Due to the ever-changing landscape of the financial services market, the Board of Directors and management of both credit unions thought this was the best path to continue meeting the financial needs of our members. Together, our organizations will continue to grow and evolve, helping us market to our community, implement new technologies and provide operational and administrative guidance. This support will ultimately translate into a deeper product and service mix for our membership.
Shirley Cate, President and CEO of PFCU, will be retiring upon completion of the merger and Larry Ellifritz, the current President and CEO of CCCU, will become the President and CEO of the combined organization.
This is a very positive event for both our credit unions, and our Board and management teams are excited to watch the evolution of the new combined organization.
Currently, we are in the initial stages of the merger. We have applied for the merger with the NCUA and are waiting for regulatory approval. We expect to have approval by early October 2024. The entire merger timeline, including system conversions, should take about a year to complete.
Your checks, ATM and debit cards will continue to work as normal and we do not anticipate any interruption of service.
All CCCU employees will be retained. We are excited to collaborate with PFCU employees and to serve their members, as well.
If you have an account open at each location, your PFCU account will move over to CCCU under your CCCU membership at the time of conversion, which is anticipated to be in June.
Yes! Once the merger is complete, CCCU members will have access to the PFCU location in Beaverton and an Interactive Teller Machine (ITM) in the Portland Medical Center (NE Glisan & 47th Ave).
Yes, we want to hear from our members and if you have questions, comments or concerns, please let us know—we want your feedback. Both credit unions will be hosting a special membership meeting to answer any questions our members might have regarding the merger.
We do not anticipate that members will experience any changes or interruptions to their digital banking experiences. Combining the two organizations will only allow us to provide additional technology, products and services to support your financial needs better. We’ll be sure to keep you informed of any improvements being made.
If you have an account open at each credit union, your PFCU account will move over to CCCU resulting in two separate accounts, which is anticipated to be in June 2025.
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