About Us

Credit Union History

Established in 1968, Calcasieu Parish Employees Federal Credit Union is proud to serve the employees of Calcasieu Parish. To this day, we are focused on developing personal relationships, delivering personalized service, and providing complete and competitive financial services to all members.

Why Bank with Calcasieu Parish Employees FCU?

  • Personal Service - Exceptional personal service is the core of CPEFCU. You can always count on friendly, prompt service when you visit us

  • Profit Sharing - Our credit union is not-for-profit; therefore, as a member, you own the credit union. Being an owner, we return the profits back to you through better rates than other financial institutions

  • Competitive Interest Rates - You can always trust that we are giving you the best rate upfront

  • Board of Directors - The Board of Directors guides the direction of the credit union. The board members are active members of the credit union. Each director is voted on by the members of the credit union

  • Voting - Each member of the credit union has the right to cast votes for electing those it sees fit to sit on the Board of Directors

Field of Membership

Calcasieu Parish Employees FCU offers service to employees of CPPJ, CPSO, Calcasieu Parish Tax Assessor, Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court, Town of Iowa, Town of Vinton, Lake Charles Regional Airport, Chennault Airport, & Houston River Water Works.

In addition to the employee groups, any relative of a member is also eligible to join the credit union.

Staff

  • Josh Bennett: CEO

  • Carrie McCraney: EVP

  • Yodali “Jo” Reyes: Consumer Loan Manager

  • Amber Bushnell: Universal Banker

  • Grace Redd: Member Service Rep./Notary

Board of Directors

  • Tammy Lavergne: President

  • Stephanie Seemion: Vice President

  • Connie Pascale: Secretary

  • Terry Richard: Treasurer

  • Matt Trahan: Director

  • Brent Young: Director

  • Kip Texada: Director

Federally Insured

Deposits at Calcasieu Parish Employees FCU are insured by the National Credit Union Administration. The NCUA is a federal government agency that operates and manages the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. Your savings account is federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government.