KOHLER, WI (December 23, 2014) -- Kohler Credit Union proudly announces the opening of their Mequon Branch. The opening was celebrated during a Preview Party with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, December 10. Representatives from Kohler Credit Union, La Macchia Group, the Mequon-Thiensville Chamber of Commerce and other business affiliates attended the event. The branch, located at 11357 North Port Washington Road., is the eighth branch for the credit union with branches also located in Grafton, Saukville, Kohler, Sheboygan, Plymouth and Howards Grove.
Kohler Credit Union made a donation to the Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation based on the number of people that attended the event. A total of $1000 was donated to the non-profit organization committed to advancing educational excellence in the Mequon-Thiensville community. “The Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation thanks the Kohler Credit Union for their financial support and welcomes them to Mequon. Our community is fortunate to have concerned and involved businesses such as Kohler Credit Union to assist us in the support of excellence in education for our children,” said Susan Malmquist, executive director of the foundation.
“We are very excited to be in the Mequon community. For over 76 years, our main focus has been set on meeting the needs of our members. This includes providing the services and products they desire as well as partnering with the businesses in the communities we serve. We look forward to planting our roots; being engaged corporate citizens; and working to become an integral part of the Mequon-Thiensville community,” said Tony Klockow, president of Kohler Credit Union.
The Mequon Branch is a full-service branch offering teller services, business accounts, mortgage and lending services in addition to drive-thru services and an ATM. The unique and open layout of the branch has a modern and sophisticated feel and is equipped with the most up-to-date technology which allows for a more custom and hands-on member experience.
La Macchia Group, based out of Milwaukee, handled the site planning and engineering for the development.
Kohler Credit Union is a $285 million not-for-profit, financial cooperative, owned and governed by its members. Membership is open to anyone who lives or works in Sheboygan, Calumet, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington or Waukesha County; as well as their immediate family members and associations or organizations.