November, 2012 Houston, TX – Houston Chronicle Top Workplaces recognizes outstanding Houston-area businesses based on employee surveys. Companies are measured on several qualities such as company leadership, career opportunities, workplace flexibility, compensation and benefits. More than 72,500 Houston-area employees were surveyed from 244 companies to list the top 150 companies in three categories; large with 500+ workers, midsize with 150 – 499 local workers, and small with 149 or less local workers. The Houston Chronicle has named Shell Federal Credit Union as the 10th Top Workplace in midsize companies. This is Shell FCU’s second year to make the list and in 2012 SFCU is the only financial institution within the three size categories to place in the top 10.
Jose Rodriguez, Shell FCU CEO stated “Shell Federal Credit Union prides itself on being a first class, full service not-for-profit financial cooperative that not only delivers great products/services with low cost pricing but delivers service excellence to its member/owners. We could not deliver on this promise without an amazing staff of service professionals considered by all measures employees of choice. To recruit and retain such expertise would require an organization to be an employer of choice which Shell Federal Credit Union is humbled and honored to have been recognized for as a Top Workplace for the second year in a row by the phenomenal people that make this organization great for its members. I am proud to work with and for every individual that is a contributor to the overall Team and success of our great Credit Union.”
With eight branches, two high school branches and a suite of online services, Shell FCU proudly serves over 57,000 members, manages more than $540 million in assets and employs more than 200 dedicated professionals. In addition to time spent at work, employees also volunteer for the credit union’s FCU “Furthering Community Unity” Team to build stronger communities and develop individual growth.
In 2012 Shell Federal Credit Union celebrated its 75th Anniversary and has celebrated all year with prizes, 75 day deferred payments on auto loans for qualified borrowers, auto rates starting at 1.75% and has given back over $900k in 1% Cash Back for all auto loans financed. Shell FCU offers banking but better to those who live, work, worship or attend school in Harris County, Texas. The Credit Union remains financially strong, stable and excited about the future.
Establishing a loyal and steadfast commitment to their communities, Shell FCU has improved the lives of thousands through service excellence, community outreach and lasting financial solutions for all stages in life. If you’d like to learn more about Shell Federal Credit Union visit www.shellfcu.org or watch the Community Culture video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfnhxoLlySM&list=UUhVoQ0fkqxE8-_7KnHplIxA&index=2&feature=plcp.