We’re members – just like you

GICU is a proud credit union organized differently than banks and other financials. We're not-for-profit, member-owned and return net earnings to our members through higher yields, lower rates and greater overall returns on your hard-earned money.  

At GICU, we’re passionate about helping our members reach their financial goals and want to see them succeed.  The driving force of GICU is simple: We’re people helping people.  

Greater Iowa Credit Union is a federally insured, state-chartered community credit union with eight branch locations in Ames, Ankeny, Denison, Des Moines, Indianola, Waukee and West Des Moines. GICU is a growing, member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative with assets of $478 million.

Our story begins in June of 1932 with just nine people and winds its way from humble beginnings working out of the superintendent of buildings and grounds office on the Iowa State University campus to now serving nearly 32,000+ members throughout a 33-county area in Central and Western Iowa.

The Iowa Credit Union Division oversees Greater Iowa on the state level, while the National Credit Union Administration provides federal oversight. All Greater Iowa deposits are insured up to $500,000; $250,000 by NCUA and an additional $250,000 insured by Greater Iowa through Excess Share Insurance Corporation.

The majority of financial services and products needed by businesses and people to succeed in their daily lives are offered by Greater Iowa Credit Union. And while technology will continue to change, the products, services and how we offer them to best meet our members’ needs will never change. Our philosophy has endured: "Not for profit, not for charity, but for service."

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Greater Iowa Credit Union

Scott Zahnle

Mindi Wheeler

Jim Shanks

Darby Hill

Gary Hayenga

Julie Willse

The Leadership Team at Greater Iowa Credit Union is responsible for setting strategic direction, guiding operational practices, and driving overall organizational performance to ensure member satisfaction and financial growth. Composed of key executive roles such as the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Lending Officer, VP of Consumer Lending, and Vice President of Human Resources, this team collaborates to oversee critical functions including operational efficiency, lending strategies, member services, and workforce management, all aligned with GICU’s mission of people helping people and providing greater returns to members.

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Finance and Risk Management

Human Resources and Training

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Finance and Risk Management

Human Resources and Training