About Kohler Credit Union
Everything we do is guided by a simple purpose: helping our members, employees, and communities thrive today and for years to come.
OUR HISTORY
Around the Corner for Whatever's Next
Kohler Credit Union has proudly served Wisconsin communities for almost 100 years. And though we started small, we now have a long legacy of helping families, businesses, and communities make the most out of life by building financial confidence, continually evolving how we do business to meet your unique needs.
Over these many decades, we’ve stayed rooted in giving real-life guidance to our members. And we invite you to join in on our history as you begin to explore the next chapters in your life.
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Join Kohler Credit Union
As a $773 million not-for-profit financial cooperative, we are owned and governed by our members. Membership is open to anyone who lives or works in Sheboygan, Calumet, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Jefferson, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Door, Kewaunee, Brown, or Waukesha county, as well as their immediate family members and associated organizations.
Becoming a member is easy. You simply need to open a share savings account with a minimum deposit of $5, which becomes your share in Kohler Credit Union and will remain on deposit for as long as you are a member.
Why a Credit Union?
Explore Our KCU Community
Community
Supporting the people, organizations, and programs that help our communities grow and thrive.
Scholarships
Helping students take the next step toward their future through meaningful scholarship support.
Our Mission
Building relationships, strengthening communities, and fulfilling dreams.
Our Values Create a Thriving Culture
We aspire to do business with integrity by practicing open and honest communication and by treating people with dignity and respect.
Members
We embrace the credit union cooperative spirit by delivering a broad range of superior and affordable financial services that meet the needs of our diverse membership.
Community
We support activities that benefit and enrich the communities we serve.
Employees
We encourage individual initiative, promote professional growth, and provide opportunities to a make a real difference.
Integrity
We practice open and honest communication and treat people with dignity and respect.
1938
Kohler Credit Union is established and incorporated for Kohler Co. employees.
1979
New Kohler Office opened at 850 Woodlake Road.
1980 - 1982
Formed independent credit union.
Expanded charter to include anyone in Herman, Kohler, Lima, Wilson, Plymouth, and Mosel.
1983
Charter expanded to all of Sheboygan County.
Plymouth Branch opened at 2303 Eastern Avenue.
Howards Grove Branch opened at 724 Madison Avenue.
1994
Taylor Drive Branch opened at 831 South Taylor Drive.
1998
Newly constructed Howards Grove Branch opened.
2000
All Polar Ware employees eligible to be members.
2001
Calumet Drive Retail Branch opened inside Pick ‘n Save at 2213A Calumet Drive.
2003
Financial Center opened at 905 South Taylor Drive next to Aldi’s across from the Taylor Branch.
Expanded charter to anyone living or working in Sheboygan, Calumet, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Ozaukee, or Washington counties.
Employees of Curt Joa and Kohler General were added to membership charter.
2004
Mobile Unit started.
All Plymouth Foam employees added to membership charter.
2005
Saukville Branch opened at 840 East Green Bay Avenue.
South High School Branch opened at 3128 South 12th Street.
2008
North High School Branch opened at 1042 School Avenue.
Grafton Branch opened at 2550 Washington Street.
2010
Calumet Drive Branch closes in June.
2011
Kohler Credit Union merges with St. Nicholas Credit Union.
2014
Howards Grove High School Branch opened at 401 Audubon Rd.
Expanded charter to anyone living or working in Sheboygan, Calumet, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington or Waukesha counties.
Mequon Branch opened at 11357 N. Port Washington Road.
2015
Kohler Credit Union merges with Our Lady of Good Hope Credit Union.
2018
Homestead High School Branch opened at 5000 W. Mequon Road.
West Bend Meijer Branch opened at 2180 S Main Street.
2019
Sheboygan Meijer Branch opened at 924 N Taylor Dr.
2020
Manitowoc Meijer Branch opened at 1818 S Rapids Rd.
Kohler Credit Union Corporate Center opened at 5727 Superior Ave.
2024
Kohler Credit Union merges with Shipbuilders Credit Union
Added 3 new branches and expanded our charter to 3 new counties: Brown, Door, and Kewaunee.
Meet Our Board of Directors
KCU is governed by a Board of Directors to ensure our vision of the future prioritizes members’ best interests first and foremost.
Chris Lacey
Chair
Todd Ullman
Vice Chair
Dan Gruenloh
Treasurer
Jessica Entringer
Secretary
Brian Post
Director
Laurie Lindow
Director
Steve Gerner
Director
Joe Virant
Director
Kim DeSombre-Long
Director
Greg Matczynski
Director
Dan Diederichs
Director
If you have been a member for a minimum of 2 years and are interested in learning about the board nominee and election process, please contact:
Annual Meetings & Reports
Part of being a KCU member is having more transparency into our financial well-being. Members are invited to attend a virtual annual meeting to learn more about what’s planned on the horizon for the credit union.