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Listerhill Credit Union is a nonprofit financial cooperative improving lives in our community.

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It's All About We.

A credit union is a nonprofit cooperative owned and operated by its members. This is what distinguishes a credit union from other financial institutions. Members put their money in a variety of savings accounts, and that money, in turn, is lent to members. After operating expenses and reserve requirements are met, income is returned to all members in the form of dividends and comprehensive financial services.

It's All About We.

We exist to serve.

Listerhill's mission and vision are an extension of our founding. We are a financial cooperative whose primary purpose was, and still is, to help our members live a healthy financial life and to offer an alternative to traditional profit-driven banks and lenders.

We are innovative.

Whenever we see the opportunity to improve the service our members receive, we make it happen. Our brand is at the forefront of our industry and our products and services are leading edge. We are never satisfied. We know it can always be done better.

We love our communities.

Our lives and our part within our towns and cities, schools and businesses extends far beyond the service of our members. We are in it for everyone. As our community grows and thrives, so do we. We are altruistic, not for business reasons, but because we care.

We are comprehensive.

Listerhill is a comprehensive financial institution, offering every financial service necessary to improve a member's life. Although financial services alone can be imitated, our motivation can not.

We are approachable.

We lack the stuffiness of a traditional financial institution because we're not a traditional financial institution. We are built from community and we know our neighbors and members. They are our family and friends and we treat them as such. We're always friendly. We encourage interaction.

What is a credit union?

A credit union is a nonprofit cooperative owned and operated by its members.

What is a credit union?

A credit union is a nonprofit cooperative owned and operated by its members.

What is a credit union?

A credit union is a nonprofit cooperative owned and operated by its members.

This is what distinguishes a credit union from other financial institutions. Members put their money in a variety of savings accounts, and that money, in turn, is lent to members. After operating expenses and reserve requirements are met, income is returned to all members in the form of dividends and comprehensive financial services.

Each member owns an equal "share" in the organization and has the right to vote in elections for the Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee. Every member has one vote, regardless of how much he or she has on deposit. At the Credit Union, there is no select group of shareholders who profits more than anyone else. All members profit — individually and collectively.

When you join a credit union, membership is for life — even if you retire, move away or change employers. Our policy is "lifetime membership"; once a member, always a member.

Our Vision

To value people over profit, work passionately, exceed expectations, proactively seek improvement, and make our community a better place.

We're ready to serve you!

With 24/7 access to Online and Mobile Banking as well as a quick and easy application process for loans and mortgages, you can join today and start enjoying the benefits of the Listerhill Credit Union membership.

1937

Before Listerhill Credit Union

In 1937, Richard S. Reynolds traveled to Europe in search of aluminum sources for his company, Reynolds Metals. When he returned, Reynolds shared with Congress stories about the arsenal Adolf Hitler was building in Germany.

U.S. Sen. Lister Hill, of Alabama, listened, and the two persuaded Congress it was in the best interest of the nation to begin producing military airplanes. The local Reynolds plant was created along with a new community, aptly named Listerhill, and supplied the nation with airplanes during World War II from 1942-45. After the war, the plant started producing Reynold's aluminum foil and has long been a key employer in the Shoals.

1952

People Helping People

In 1952, ten years after the aluminum plant opened, seven Reynolds Metals employees came together to combat the growing issue of predatory lending to other vulnerable plant workers. At the time, loan sharks would lend money with outrageous interest rates and sometimes never-ending terms. With just $5 each and a passionate idea of creating a cooperative that benefited and protected each other, these seven men founded Listerhill Credit Union.

Operation of the credit union humbly began inside the Reynolds Metals plant in 1953. Shortly thereafter, Listerhill Credit Union would build its headquarters across the street where its main office currently resides.

1953

A History of Strong Leadership

Mr. Cyril B. Mann was co-founder and elected chairman of Listerhill Credit Union's Board of Directors for more than 57 years, recognized by the World Council of Credit Unions as the longest-serving board chairman in credit union history. In 2012, Mr. Mann was posthumously inducted into the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders. His selfless devotion to Listerhill and dedication to the credit union philosophy of people helping people continues to be an inspiration to everyone who shares in the mission.

1990

Growing to Serve

Over the next several decades, Listerhill would grow to expand its service footprint by working with more employer groups and adding value to its expanding membership. This also meant the credit union was opening branches across northwest Alabama and serving thousands of new members while offering new and innovative products and services.

Today

A Continued Tradition of Excellence

Today, at $1 billion in assets, Listerhill Credit Union is the seventh largest credit union in Alabama serving 100,000 members across two states. Our comprehensive offering of financial services prepare members for every stage of life.

Our innovative retail model and branch design is writing the script for financial institutions across the southeast. In fact, Listerhill was named the Best Credit Unions in Alabama by Forbes magazine and is a certified Great Place to Work.

Listerhill passionately continues its commitment in serving the local community with integrity while striving for excellence and innovation.

Mark Linder

Board Chairman

Mark has served on the Board of Listerhill Credit Union since July 2015. A native of Alabama, he hearned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Master's in Athletic Administration at Wayne State College in Nebraska.

While at WSC, he was a two-time academic All-American in football and upon graduation continued in the program serving as a member of their coaching staff.

Mark served over 30 years in different roles in intercollegiate athletics administration. Recently, Linder transitioned into his current role as a professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of North Alabama. He is married to his wife, Michele, and they have three children.

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About Listerhill

What is a credit union?

A credit union is a nonprofit cooperative owned and operated by its members.

What is a credit union?

A credit union is a nonprofit cooperative owned and operated by its members.

What is a credit union?

A credit union is a nonprofit cooperative owned and operated by its members.

Our Vision

We're ready to serve you!

Mark Linder

Dr. David Craig

Alex Godwin

Mark Massey

Kevin Buttrum

Michelle Kelley

Andres Tapia

Joey Cantrell

Dr. Gale Satchel

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