The PCM Story

Who is PCM Credit Union?

The combination of traditional values and fresh ideas is PCMCU today. PCM Credit Union was born in 1958 with 7 individuals who shared a common bond of working for Paper Converting Machine Company. A profound cooperative principle that members’ deposits are used to lend out to other members who need loans is still the model of our business. We recognize that the beauty and simplicity of this concept is timeless.

PCMCU is a financially strong full-service credit union. We are a Select Employee Group (SEG)-based credit union, which means not everyone can join. To be eligible, you must work at one of our SEG partners or be a family member of a current member.

We have grown at a healthy pace to now over 14,000 members with two branches; in Ashwaubenon and Marinette, Wisconsin. In 2011 we re-branded to People Caring More, to represent our membership expansion, which included additional SEGs. In 2015 we completed a merger with Marinette County Employees Credit Union, which allowed us to gain great members, staff, directors and a second full-service branch. Click here for our most recent Statement of Financial Condition.

People Caring More identifies us. Our volunteer board, leadership team, and staff live by the core values of CARES: Commitment, Appreciation, Reliability, Empathy, and Strength.  Caring for each other, every member and our community is part of who we are and what we do every day. All of our decisions made are in the best interest of our members.  Individuals and families all over the financial spectrum trust us to do their banking.

With many consumers managing their finances from their devices, we have invested heavily in top-notch e-services. With in-person interaction and great mobile services being a priority for us, we confidently can say we are “LOCAL & EVERYWHERE”. Accounts can be opened and most loans can be handled electronically from start to finish. With PCMCU, you will always have a human on the other end to ensure security, answer questions, and guide you through any challenges. When you stop in, our lobbies are often buzzing! Our employees are our greatest asset and going above and beyond is who we are.

Our specialty is still in relationships. We answer every phone call, a service that members express is still important to them. Most individuals, at multiple times in their lives, need a strong financial partner. PCMCU is that, and we know that we must “walk the talk”. Staying focused on our definition of true member service as well as continuing to think “outside the box” to remain unique are part of every discussion.

The Similar Beginnings of The Green Bay Packers and The Credit Union Movement

The similarities are remarkable. The first credit union started in 1909 with an initial deposit of 10 cents. The Green Bay Packers started in 1919 with a $500 loan from the Indian Packing company for uniforms and equipment. Both had two co-founders: Curly Lambeau and George Whitney Calhoun for the Packers, Edward Filene and Roy Bergengren for The Credit Union Movement. It was a monumental year in 1921 for each organization with the Packers joining the NFL and the formation of the Credit Union National Extension Bureau, creating laws for credit unions to form in all states. Read More…

PCMCU’s Story

Paper Converting Machine Company Credit Union’s original bylaws were approved on May 7, 1958. The founding members of PCMC Credit Union consisted of 7 individuals who shared an identifiable common bond, that of employment with Paper Converting Machine Company. Although PCM Credit Union remains to be a closed charter – SEG based credit union, it has grown substantially and serves the employees of several surrounding companies, along with family of these employees and members. Although PCMCU has moved locations three times in the past 60 years, the credit union has always called Willard Drive home with our main office located at 601 Willard Drive. Read More…