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70th Anniversary
Credit Union West was established as Luke Federal Credit Union in 1951 to serve military members and their families. Now, our credit union has become a full-service financial institution with 13 locations that serves over 80,000 members throughout Arizona. Over the past seven decades many things have changed, but the one thing that has remained consistent is our strong commitment to our employees, members and community.
Join us as we celebrate our Platinum Anniversary with a look back at what we have accomplished through the years. As a special thank you, we are giving our members the opportunity to earn $70 for you and your friends with our new referral program.
Visit your local branch to pick up your referral cards or ask your friend to use promo code REFER70 when they open an account online!
Refer a Friend
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$70 for your friend
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From 1951 to Today
Credit Union West Through the Years
View our rich history and see how our members and community are at the heart of everything we do!
1951 |
Luke Federal Credit Union was officially incorporated on November 21, 1951.
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| On May 25, 1953, the 3600th Air Demonstration Team was officially organized and established at Luke AFB, now known as the USAF Thunderbirds. | ||
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On October 17, 1967, the credit union welcomed its 20,000th member.
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| In 1970, beloved television favorite, Wallace & Company became The Wallace and Ladmo Show. The live children's program aired for nearly 35 years on local station KPHO 5 in the Valley. | ||
1978 |
Colonel Jack O’Donnel and Mrs. Evelyn
Shuffebarger helped break ground on the credit union's first permanent location at Luke Air Force Base in 1978. |
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| Arizona native, Sandra Day O'Connor, became the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court on September 25, 1981. | ||
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On April 1, 1994, the 56th Fighter Wing was assigned to Luke AFB in Glendale, Arizona.
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1995 |
Community support has always been at the core of our mission and values. Pictured: charitable donation to Operation Warm Heart in 1995.
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1999 |
Luke Federal Credit Union officially
changed its name to Credit Union West on November 29, 1999. |
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Considered one of the greatest World Series of all time, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Yankees, four games to three in 2001.
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2005 |
Credit Union West broke ground on their Cactus Branch location near 67th avenue and Cactus in Peoria, Arizona on August 8, 2005.
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Arizona icon, Alice Cooper receives a honorary Doctorate Of Music degree from Grand Canyon University in 2012.
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2013 |
Credit Union West was first named a 'Top Company to Work for in AZ' in 2013. The credit union has continued to win this prestigious award each year, thanks to anonymous employee surveys and voting.
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2017 |
In 2017, The credit union began construction on its new sustainable Corporate Campus in Glendale, Arizona. The 80,000-square foot, two-story
building, features energy efficient windows, doors and landscaping, plus more than 50 solar paneled parking spots. |
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2019 |
In 2019, Karen Roch becomes President and CEO of Credit Union West.
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In 2021, The Phoenix Suns became NBA Western Conference Champions for the third time in the team's history.
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2021 |
Credit Union West celebrates its
70th Anniversary as it reaches 80,000 members and $1billion in assets! |
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