First Community Credit Union is Building Relationships One Customer at a Time!

Todd Schnabel, Manager at First Community Credit Union in Wishek, tells us why he enjoys doing business in a small town.

How long has FCCU been a part of Wishek?
We have been serving members in Wishek since 1995. Our current office with convenient drive-up service was built in 1997.

How many people do you employ?
We currently employ two full time positions and two part time.

Tell us a little bit about FCCU and what you offer? How does a credit union differ from a bank?
First Community Credit Union has 13 offices throughout North Dakota. We differ from a bank in that are a member owned financial institution. We offer many services including: checking, savings, certificates of deposit, online banking, mobile text banking and all types of loans. Membership is available for anyone living within 50 miles of our location. We have a large member base in Wishek and the surrounding rural areas who have supported us very well over the years.

What do you enjoy most about doing business in Wishek?
Wishek is a community of hard working honest people. They support their friends and neighbors through good times and bad. I feel First Community Credit Union serves the Wishek community with the same purpose. We work hard to find financial solutions for our members, and by doing so, earning their trust and respect. Our tag line at First Community Credit Union is “It’s the little things we do”.

What are some key principles that you use to help FCCU succeed in a small town?
One of the keys to success in any business is exceptional customer service. Our members expect the same services they could receive in a larger town. We aim to deliver those services with the personal touch you may not receive anywhere else. Building relationships with our members is a large part of our success.


What do you like best about being a business man in a rural, agricultural based community?
There are many reasons I decided to be a business man in a rural community like Wishek. First of all I get to stay close to my agricultural roots. Wishek is a great community to raise your family. There are also many recreational opportunities within a few miles including fishing, boating, hunting and a nine hole grass green golf course. We have pretty much everything you need in Wishek!

You can find more information about FCCU on the web at http://www.firstcommunitycu.com/.