FORT WAYNE, Ind. The $358-million Fort Financial Credit Union here and $678-million INOVA FCU, based in Elkhart, Ind., intend to merge, The Journal Gazette reported.
The unified credit union will operate under the name INOVA Financial Credit Union.
“This is about two strong credit unions coming together to become even stronger,” said Jeff Leichty, chairman of the board for Fort Financial Credit Union. “Our members will benefit from more robust resources, new technologies, and a broader branch and ATM network, all while experiencing the same personal service and values they’ve come to trust.”
Steve Collins, president and CEO, Fort Financial Credit Union, said the merger will help his organization build on what it has already been providing members.
The merger will combine the two credit unions’ boards of directors and leadership teams while retaining all existing branch locations. Dallas Bergl of INOVA Federal Credit Union will serve as CEO of the combined organization and Steve Collins of Fort Financial Credit Union will be president, The Journal Gazette reported.
The merger is expected to be finalized in early 2026, pending regulatory approval and a vote by membership.