With more than 1,000 ballots cast, the members of GO Federal Credit Union have agreed to merge with America’s Credit Union. The vote was a resounding affirmation from the Dallas County members with 83% saying, “Yes.”America’s Credit Union currently serves the Garland, Mesquite, and Springfield, MO area. When the merger becomes official, America’s will have 5 branches located in Garland, Mesquite, Dallas, Lancaster, and Springfield, MO.
Two additional steps are required to make the merger official. Final authorization from the National Credit Union Administration is expected to be completed by October 1, 2020.The operating systems of both credit unions will then be combined by May 1, 2021.
America’s CEO/President, Rebecca McCoy,and GO’s CEO/President, Bert Beal, issued a joint statement, explaining, “We are very excited by the support from the GOFCU members. We believe that our credit unions share similar cultures and commitment to serving our members and communities. Together we will be stronger, allowing us to provide our members with the latest in technology,provide them with financial guidance to help them grow progressively, and become more financially secure. America’s and our members have a fantastic future ahead.”
After final approval from the NCUA, Bert Beal will be assuming the role of CEO/President.
America’s Credit Union will employ more than 100 employees, with over $350 million in assets, and over 37,000 members who live, work and/or worship in Dallas, Collin, or Rockwall counties. The headquarters will be located in Garland, TX.