CSE Federal Credit Union Proudly Celebrated 75 Years of Service
Lake Charles, LA, December 7, 2018- CSE Federal Credit Union proudly celebrated its 75th anniversary on December 7, 2018. In celebration, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was performed by the Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Louisiana at the main branch in Lake Charles. President and CEO of the Chamber, George Swift, and Mayor Nic Hunter were a few of the dignitaries in attendance to the ceremony.
Ken Gardner, CSE Chairman of the Board, spoke during the ceremony in regards to the historical growth of CSE. Mr. Gardner stated “Over the past 75 years, many things have changed, but one thing that has remained is the consistency and value of our service to our members and to our community.” Mr. Gardner has been a board member to the credit union for 30 years, active as a Board Chairman for the past 24 years.
Following Mr. Gardner, President and CEO, Clark Yelverton announced the construction and anticipated completion date of the fourth CSE branch, as well as a $1 million bonus dividend and interest return, to go back to CSE members. “We’re happy to give back to our members and excited to service residents in Jeff Davis Parish, as well as the whole three parish community,” stated Mr. Yelverton. The fourth CSE branch will be located in Jennings, Louisiana, with an anticipated completion date of mid-2019.
In light of CSE’s Diamond Anniversary, CSE partnered with Diamond Durrell’s, one of the most trusted names in jewelry, to provide a diamond necklace valued at $1,250. During the month of December, CSE encourages all members to stop by any of the three branches and register to win the diamond necklace. CSE is proud to say that Diamond Durrell’s has been a trusted business partner for over 10 years.
CSE would like to thank Southwest Louisiana for the opportunity to serve and be a part of the community. After 75 years of a “people helping people” philosophy, CSE Federal Credit Union continues to shine as bright as ever, and they encourage you to shine with them.