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Ent Credit Union and Wings Credit Union announce merger of equals: Partnering to deliver even more value to members, employees and communities

Colorado, Minnesota (April 23, 2025) |

Together, Ent and Wings Credit Union will now serve nearly one million members, predominately in Colorado and Minnesota. This announcement comes after thoughtful consideration between both credit unions in terms of service, sustainability and growth.

Members will not experience any immediate change, and the credit unions will continue to operate independently while the merger process goes through regulatory approval and a member vote. Once approved the newly formed CU will be led by Chad Graves, current President and CEO of Ent Credit Union and will be called Wings Credit Union, with a Colorado state charter. The Board of Directors from each credit union unanimously approved the merger.

“As we have continued to expand our footprint across Colorado, we are committed to maintaining our roots of service to ensure great rates, first in-class mobile banking and top-notch service. We are excited to offer members access to nearly 90 locations in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We remain local enough to care about our communities and large enough to offer outstanding experiences, products and services,” said Chad Graves, President and CEO of Ent.

“With shared roots in aviation, the name Wings Credit Union celebrates our unique legacies and the positive impact ahead. The concepts of “Wings” and flight also have strong connections to the ideas of upward movement, goals, aspirations and achievement. While our geographic footprint may be different, our values and culture are strongly aligned,” said Frank Weidner, President and CEO of Wings Credit Union.

Ent Credit Union ($9.9 billion, 560,000 members) and Wings Credit Union ($9.7 billion, 371,000 members) signed the agreement on February 28, 2025. The newly formed credit union will be legally combined in 2026.

Both organizations have been aligned in their commitment to giving back, donating more than$15 million collectively over the past decade. Each credit union is considered a “Best in Class Workplace” by a variety of national and local organizations including USA Today, Forbes and Newsweek and puts a strong emphasis on taking care of employees.

Ent Credit Union

Founded in 1957, Ent, Colorado's largest credit union, has been consistently ranked as one of Colorado's best credit unions by many publications, including being named one of the best regional credit unions of 2024 by Newsweek. Ent, a not-for-profit financial, community-chartered credit union is committed to improving members' financial quality of life with better rates, lower fees and unparalleled products and services. With nearly $10 billion in assets, Ent serves more than 550,000 members at 59 convenient service centers across the Front Range. This year Ent will donate more than $2.9 million in philanthropic giving to non-profits serving Coloradans. Ent is an Equal Housing Opportunity and Equal Opportunity Lender, insured by the NCUA. Visit Ent.com for more.

Wings Credit Union

Founded in 1938, Wings Credit Union is Minnesota’s largest credit union with $9.7 billion in assets and more than 371,000 members. Wings members enjoy some of the area's best savings and lending rates, convenient mobile and online access, over 80,000 surcharge-free ATMs and 27 branch locations throughout the state of Minnesota, plus offices in Florida, Georgia, Michigan and Wisconsin. In 2024, Wings was named a Minnesota Top Workplace for the 12th consecutive year by The Minnesota Star Tribune and a national Top Workplace by USA Today. To learn more, visit wingscu.com.

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