WOODBURY, Minn.--Chee Thao has been promoted to branch manager of Ideal Credit Union’s Inver Grove Heights office.
Thao will coordinate branch operations and take an active role in the Inver Grove Heights community. Prior to his promotion, Thao served as Employee Development Specialist in Ideal CU’s Human Resources department. He has also worked as an Account Relationship Specialist and Member Service Trainer. Thao has been a member of the credit union since 2007 and joined the Ideal team in 2015. He has 7 years of experience in the financial services industry. Thao is an auto enthusiast who enjoys restoring older vehicles, landscaping, woodworking, outdoor activities, and spending time with family. His volunteer efforts include Arc Value Village, which benefits children and adults with developmental disabilities, and Feed My Starving Children in Eagan, the CU said.
“Chee brings a wealth of member service, financial knowledge and leadership to his new position and will work with his staff to build meaningful relationships, learning members’ goals and needs, and making appropriate Ideal CU product and service recommendations,” said Brian Sherrick, Ideal CU President/CEO.