LENEXA, Kans.--CommunityAmerica has completed its merger with UNIFY Financial Credit Union to create a $9-billio institution, the organization reported.
The move expands CommunityAmerica’s national footprint with branch locations across Arkansas, California, Nevada, Tennessee, and Texas.
“This merger marks an exciting milestone for CommunityAmerica as we expand our access to serve more members across the country,” said Lisa Ginter, CEO of CommunityAmerica Credit Union. “Our shared commitment to exceptional member service, complementary strengths, and a branch network in attractive markets made this merger a great fit for us. I am most excited to advance our mission to enrich communities and help even more people get on a path to thrive and achieve financial peace of mind.”
The merger results in CommunityAmerica becoming a federally chartered, top 40 credit union serving more than 600,000 members across multiple markets nationwide. CommunityAmerica will retain its brand name, and Ginter will continue to serve as CEO.
While the legal merger is now effective, systems integration and operational alignment are expected to be completed by mid-2026, CommunityAmerica stated.
“Joining forces with CommunityAmerica marks an exciting new chapter for UNIFY members and employees,” said Gordon Howe, CEO of UNIFY Financial Credit Union. “Together, we’ll leverage our shared passion for member service and innovation to create one of the nation’s premier credit unions. We’ll be stronger, more connected, and better positioned to help our members reach their financial goals wherever life takes them.”
Howe has joined the executive leadership team of the newly combined organization. In addition, three members of UNIFY’s board of directors have been appointed to the CommunityAmerica board.