Our story
Ascension Credit Union is Ascension Parish’s only Community Financial Institution dedicated to serving Ascension Parish Residents! Structured as a financial cooperative, the credit union is owned and operated entirely by its membership - by the people of Ascension Parish.
BEST OF ASCENSION: For the sixth year in a row (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022), Ascension Credit Union was voted BEST CREDIT UNION, BEST MORTGAGE LENDER, BEST PLACE TO WORK and for 2022 voted BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE of all Ascension Parish businesses!
NEW LOCATIONS: Now in Gonzales, Prairieville and Donaldsonville
As a growing and healthy financial institution, Ascension CU’s philosophy reaches beyond providing convenient products, excellent services, and individualized solutions; we’re committed to our Members’ Financial Success. IT’S BANKING… ONLY BETTER!
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Brief History
+- • 1974: Chartered Ascension School Employees Credit Union – Serving only APSB employees.
- • 1986: Moved to existing location; 2430 S. Burnside Ave.
- • 1992: Built existing Main Office building.
- • 2008: Became Ascension CU; expanded membership to Ascension Parish residents
- • 2017: Major Main Office renovation.
- • 2019: Expanded membership to “Live, Work or Worship” in Ascension Parish
Our Staff
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Leadership Team
+Name Position Contact Number Lloyd Cockerham President / CEO 225-314-9221 Stefanie Lux EVP/COO/CFO 225-314-9248 Sharlene Begnaud SR. VP - Project Manager 225-314-9278 Wendy Bourque VP of Administration 225-314-9244 Thomas Mitchell VP of Information Security 225-314-9300 Brandi Noto VP Accounting/Deposit Operations/HR 225-314-9232 Lee Melancon VP of Business/Community Development 225-468-5403 Ari Crowfoot VP of Lending 225-314-9228 Heidi Burch VP/Branch Administrator 225-468-5401 Danielle Lennix Branch Manager/Donaldsonville 225-752-1209 Nicole Brown Branch Manager/Prairieville 225-468-5416
What’s the CU Difference
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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CREDIT UNION AND A BANK?
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Ascension Credit Union Banks Not-for-profit financial institution offering a full range of financial products and services. For-profit corporations which offer a full range of financial products and services. Earnings are returned to members through services like free ATMs, better rates and lower fees. Earnings go to stockholders in the form of dividends. Insured by NCUA up to $250,000. Insured by FDIC up to $250,000. Ascension Credit Union is democratically governed and elections are based on a one-member, one-vote philosophy. Banks are governed by paid shareholders. Voting rights depend on the number of shares owned. Convenient access to more than 5,600 branch locations from coast to coast Banks require customers to use their branches for services or pay fees. Some services are unavailable outside the bank. Ascension Credit Union is a local, community based financial institutions. Members support their local communities when they bank at a credit union. Banks are big! The average size of a bank is double that of a credit union. Ascension Credit Union has members, not shareholders. Banks have customers and shareholders. They must make money from their customers to please shareholders.
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Who Can Join?
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You Can Join If You
+Joining Ascension Credit Union couldn't be easier! If you want access to the best rates, great products, outstanding solutions and excellent member service, open a Share Account and become a member. It's simple, just bring in two current forms of identification (Driver's License, Social Security card, etc.), fill out a membership application at the credit union today.
- • Live, work or worship in Ascension Parish;
- • An Ascension Parish School Board employee, retiree, or student; or
- • An immediate family member of a current member
