Team One History
Team One Credit Union was organized by a group of 15 teachers in 1935. At its inception, it was known as the Saginaw Teachers Club Credit Union. In the early years, the credit union was maintained at Saginaw High School in the physics classroom of teacher and credit union treasurer Mr. Poulson. In 1957, Dean Ruple and his wife, Lois, ran the credit union from their front porch, and new teachers to the area were often given loans for clothes and apartments. It was also common for Dean Ruple to give teachers the money to open membership accounts.
In 1967, the Saginaw Main Office opened and the first credit union employee, Don Pilon, was hired. He eventually became the first CEO of Team One Credit Union. Upon Don’s retirement, Konnie Werner was named President/CEO. At the time of Konnie Werner’s retirement, the Board of Directors named Gerald Hutto as her replacement.
At the end of 2022, the Team One Credit Union Board of Directors announced the appointment of Derrick Barber as the credit union’s new President/CEO. Mr. Barber succeeds Mr. Hutto, who retired after serving as President/CEO for 12 years.
Since the credit union was established, it has seen tremendous growth in assets, loans, and branch facilities, as well as new services and technologies which serve its Members. For its almost 90 years, Team One Credit Union has been able to accomplish substantial growth with the help of its dedicated Board of Directors and caring Staff, who have contributed their time and effort to the success and future of the institution and its Members.
History of Our Branches
Team One Credit Union has undergone several name changes since it opened its doors: In 1955, it became Saginaw Education Association Credit Union. On March 6, 1972, the Board of Directors approved the name change to Education Employees Credit Union. Finally, in 1993, the name was changed to Team One Credit Union, which was selected because it better described the growing field of Membership and Select Employee Groups.
In 2013, its field of membership was increased to include 63 Michigan counties including Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Gladwin, Arenac, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Midland, Muskegon, Montcalm, Gratiot, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Charlevoix, Leelanau, Antrim, Otsego, Montmorency, Alpena, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Crawford, Oscoda, Alcona, Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee, Roscommon, Ogemaw, Iosco, Keweenaw, Ontonagon, Houghton, Baraga, Gogebic, Iron, Marquette, Alger, Dickinson, Menominee, Delta, Schoolcraft, Luce, Chippewa and Mackinac.
After the Owosso Columbus Credit Union merger, Team One membership eligibility increased with the addition of Ingham and Livingston counties to 65 Michigan counties.
As of now, Team One Credit Union service is available to residents in ALL Michigan counties, and is proud to serve Michigan families and businesses with the financial services they need!
