In Athens in 1955, there were at least a couple of Agencies on Court Street, which specialized in lending money at high rates of interest. Also, I was aware that some of the non-academic employees at OU were going to these agencies for loans. While Crewson was chairman of the Faculty Advisory Council he received a credit union flier from the Ohio Credit Union League. Having a pioneering spirit and an economic background, he knew this was worth trying. We remain through time, people helping people.
Members own their credit unions.
While most financial institutions send profits to shareholders, credit unions return profits to members in the form of better rates, lower service charges, and convenient services. Members also have a direct impact on how the credit union operates by voting for the board of directors. Members are our neighbors, our friends, and our family. The Ohio University Employees' Credit Union is a member-owned cooperative financial institution whose primary objective is to provide comprehensive financial services to our members. We will do this at a reasonable cost, while striving for the highest degree of personal service.