Careers

SPIRE Board Chair Thomas Heinzen named 2023 Director of the Year by the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MNCUN) for dedication to the credit union movement.

Jim Ganger, SVP/Chief Retail Officer for SPIRE Credit Union, has joined the fourteen-person Saint Paul Police Foundation Board of Directors.

SPIRE Credit Union was recently honored by Credit Union National Association (CUNA) with four awards recognizing outstanding marketing achievements in the credit union industry.

SPIRE Credit Union opened its newest branch off I-394 and Xenia Ave. at 6450 Wayzata Blvd. in Golden Valley on Monday, March 20.

Justin Burleson, SPIRE SVP/Chief Operating and Financial Officer, has been named one of Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s prestigious 40 Under 40 honorees.

Vote daily through April 5 for SPIRE as Minnesota's Best in five categories: Credit Union, Customer Service, Customer Service-Financial, Mortgage, and Wealth Management.

SPIRE Hopkins will close at 6:00 p.m. on March 17 and reopen in Golden Valley on March 20 near I-394 & Xenia Ave. The new branch will also have expanded hours.

SPIRE President/CEO Dan Stoltz will serve as Community Grand Marshal for the 2023 Saint Paul Winter Carnival Grande Day Parade on Saturday, January 28. 

Each week in 2022, a different SPIRE department or branch selected a Minnesota non-profit to receive a $1,000 donation totaling to $52,000 to 52 organizations.

SPIRE has been honored with a Marketing Excellence Award from the Minnesota Credit Union Network for outstanding marketing and business development achievements.

SPIRE will be matching up to $25,000 in donations made by members who use NetGiver to support housing and hunger services starting Giving Tuesday, November 29.

The annual SPIRE Toy Drive is on now through Saturday, December 10. Bring new, unwrapped toys to your nearby SPIRE branch to support local families in need.

SPIRE has been honored with the 2022 National Excellence in Lending Best in Show award by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Lending Council.

SPIRE VP of Marketing & Business Development, Lisa Lehman, has been named one of Minneapolis-St. Paul’s Notable Leaders in Marketing by Twin Cities Business.

This October, SPIRE staff are raising funds for the American Cancer Society of Minnesota by wearing “We Care” t-shirts.

SPIRE has been voted Minnesota's Best in the credit union, customer service, mortgage, and wealth management categories in the Star Tribune’s Reader’s Choice Award program.

On Monday, September 12, SPIRE opened a new location in Waseca, MN at 105 15th Ave NE replacing its former office on Johnson Ave.

SPIRE Credit Union has been named a 2022 Desjardins Financial Education Award winner in Minnesota for both the adult and youth categories.

SPIRE President/CEO Dan Stoltz has been named a 2022 AARP Minnesota 50 Over 50 Honoree in recognition of making significant contributions in the community.

SPIRE is proud to have been named the Best-In-State Credit Union in Minnesota by Forbes after over 26,000 people were interviewed on their banking relationships.

SPIRE is excited to announce the hiring of Paul Zyla as SVP/Chief Information Officer ensuring our technical services and security operations achieve daily excellence.

SPIRE Credit Union is proud to announce a new partnership with Olympic gold medalist and two-time NCAA champion Gable Steveson.

SPIRE has announced the winners of five $1,000 educational scholarships after a team of SPIRE employees reviewed over 200 applications and essays.

SPIRE has received two Desjardins Awards recognizing outstanding financial education efforts among Minnesota credit unions with assets of $1 billion or greater.

On May 9, SPIRE opened its newest location inside the Cub Foods in St. Michael, MN. This is the credit union’s 22^nd location and our first in-store branch concept.

SIRE has been honored by CUNA with three awards recognizing outstanding marketing achievements in the credit union industry.

SPIRE is pleased to announce a partnership deal with Minnesota baseball legend Tony Oliva. The partnership will include television commercials and other advertising.

Matt Meyers, SPIRE PACE Lender and Sr. Commercial Credit Analyst, has been named the Midway Chamber of Commerce’s "Volunteer of the Year.”

SPIRE Credit Union recently acquired land where the former Mora Shopko store resides. Plans are to retain this land for future development. 

SPIRE is proud to announce a new partnership with Como Friends, the nonprofit partner of the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory as the title sponsor of the Sparky Show.

SPIRE Credit Union announced today that it has surpassed one million dollars in charitable donations made via the Visa Treasures program where .25% of every purchase goes to causes that improve lives.

With a 96.4% affirmative vote from HBI Employees Credit Union (HBICU) members, a partnership/merger between SPIRE and HBICU will become effective April 1, 2022. 

Applications for the 2022 SPIRE Credit Union Scholarship Program are now open! SPIRE will be giving $5,000 in post-secondary scholarships for the 2022-2023 school year.

SPIRE announced today that it has matched $27,490 in charitable gifts made by SPIRE members using the NetGiver donation platform.

SPIRE President/CEO, Dan Stoltz, has been named an honoree of the prestigious 2021 Cooperative Builder Award for outstanding contributions for the advancement of cooperative ideals.

Burleson, SPIRE SVP/Chief Operating, Financial and Technology Officer, has been appointed to the Credit Union National Association Examination & Supervision Subcommittee. 

For the fourth consecutive year, SPIRE partnered with KS95 on the annual Clouds Choir for a Cause, benefiting the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund.

Stephanie Johnson joins SPIRE as Community Relations Director after serving as Executive Director of the Twins Community Fund for the Minnesota Twins Baseball Club.

SPIRE announced it will be matching up to $25,000 in donations made by SPIRE members who use NetGiver between Giving Tuesday, November 30, and the end of the year.

Each year, over 30,000 new cancer cases are reported in Minnesota. This is why we wear pink each October to raise money for the American Cancer Society of Minnesota.

Midland Co-op Credit Union (MCCU) and SPIRE started as one credit union in 1934. On Tuesday, Midland members voted to merge back with SPIRE starting November 1. 

The InSPIREation Foundation has awarded $20,000 to organizations that provide financial literacy education and tools to achieve financial freedom.

SPIRE has received seven MAC awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions in categories ranging from public relations, financial education, and electronic marketing.

With a 93.7% affirmative vote from CHECU members, a partnership/merger between SPIRE and CHECU will become effective September 1.

The Star Tribune announced that SPIRE has been voted Minnesota’s Best in the credit union and wealth management categories and a bronze winner in customer service.

SPIRE’s Matt Meyers and Rava Nedich were selected as 2021 PACESetters for being innovative leaders in achieving environmental, economic, and resilience impact.

With over 160 applicants, SPIRE has awarded $5,000 in scholarships to five members based on school and community involvement, as well as a pandemic-themed essay.

We are proud to announce that SPIRE has been selected as one of Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's 2021 Best Places to Work honorees.

Debbie Mickelson, Division President of Electrus — Division of SPIRE Credit Union, has retired from a 33-year career in credit unions.

Thank you, Tom Hirte, for 28 years of volunteer service on the SPIRE Board of Directors. Hirte will be recognized by MnCUN with a Credit Union Builder Award.

With a 93.8% affirmative vote from Diversified Credit Union (DCU) members, a partnership/merger between SPIRE and DCU will become effective April 1, 2021.

SPIRE members donated to charities using the NetGiver app during the SPIRE “Give Freely” $20,000 match campaign in December raising over $47,000!

SPIRE branch lobbies will be open starting Wednesday, January 6 for all transactions. Booking an appointment in advance is encouraged for many services.

SPIRE is pleased to announce the purchase of the Southeastern corner of the Crossroads Mall parking lot for its new St. Cloud branch location. 

SPIRE President/CEO Dan Stoltz has been named a 2020 Most Admired CEO by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

After 31 years in the same building, a new Blaine branch is set to open December 7, 2020 on the grounds of Northtown Mall.

Starting Friday, Nov. 27, we will be pausing walk-in teller transactions inside our lobbies to help protect you and our staff.

SPIRE has donated $3,000 to Billy Peterson Field at the Dunning Sports Complex in St. Paul’s Midway to help bring baseball to underserved youth.

SPIRE President/CEO Dan Stoltz has been selected as this year’s Salvation Army Red Kettle Community Chair. SPIRE has announced a $100,000 match for digital donations.

Donate new, unwrapped toys to your local SPIRE branch for children in need now through December 11. All toys collected will benefit local organizations.

20-year Information Security professional Shari Ziebell has joined the SPIRE team as Information Security Director.

SPIRE received six MAC awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) from a panel of judges in the marketing, advertising, and media industries.

For five years, SPIRE staff have chosen to donate to the American Cancer Society and wear pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

SPIRE has received both the Adult and Youth Desjardins Awards recognizing outstanding financial education efforts among Minnesota credit unions.

After reviewing nearly 80 entries, a total of $5,000 in scholarships were awarded to five traditional and non-traditional students from SPIRE Credit Union.

After working for the past 19 years for the Minnesota Credit Union Network, Mai Yang joins SPIRE as Senior Executive Assistant.

Strengthening SPIRE’s core action of giving back, Abby Patterson has been promoted to Giving Coordinator - facilitating all corporate and community giving efforts.

SPIRE receives six national marketing awards from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) including an excellence in marketing and four “category’s best” awards.

After several months of planning, SPIRE Credit Union has announced the formation of its inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Council.

We are starting to reopen our lobbies on Monday, June 15 with social distancing and cleaning procedures in place to adhere to CDC and local guidelines.

We are deeply saddened and disturbed by the senseless death of George Floyd and all the recent events that have caused great pain to be felt across Minnesota and beyond.

Each of SPIRE’s 300 employees helped select 187 Minnesota businesses and charities to receive $250,000 in donations and the impact is heartwarming.

Dan Stoltz, President and CEO of SPIRE Credit Union, has been named a 2020 Most Admired CEO by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 

SPIRE Credit Union recently reached 125,000 members, a monumental milestone in its 86-year history. SPIRE has more than doubled its membership in 10 years.

SPIRE is leaning into our core action of giving back by providing $250,000 to over 180 local organizations & businesses affected by COVID-19.

S&P Global Market Intelligence has raked SPIRE 17th in its annual ranking of the 50 best-performing credit unions in the U.S.

As we navigate the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, our concern is for the safety and well-being of all individuals and businesses impacted.

Presented the by Credit Union National Association (CUNA),  SPIRE has been honored with a national second place 2019 Adult Desjardins Financial Education Award.

As a reminder, here are some of the SPIRE Internet & Mobile Banking services free of charge to our members.

Five SPIRE Credit Union members each won a $1,000 scholarship from the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council.

SPIRE hosted over 4,400 guests at its 86^th Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Day featuring financial education sessions, a business meeting, and inspiring performances.

Joe Johnston, an Accredited Asset Management Specialist and Retirement Planning Expert has joined SPIRE as its newest Retirement & Investment Services Advisor.

Former Supervisory Examiner for the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Justin Burleson has joined SPIRE as Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer.

SPIRE hosted its 32nd annual holiday toy drive and collected over 2,100 toys across its 20 branches that were distributed to 16 local organizations.

SPIRE has received two Marketing Excellence Awards from the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) for outstanding marketing and business development achievements.

Members of Electrus Federal Credit Union recently voted 94% in favor of a partnership/merger with SPIRE Credit Union, which became effective December 1, 2019. 

In keeping with SPIRE’s core action of giving back, SPIRE employees have again banded together during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

SPIRE Director of Business Development Rachael Reiling took a trip to the Philippines and connected with leading international credit union organizations and Filipino co-ops.

Twin Cities Business magazine subscribers voted SPIRE as "Best of Business" in the credit union category for the first time.

Every October, SPIRE ambassadors choose to donate to the American Cancer Society and wear pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The SPIRE Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships to two students - Annika Olson from Woodbury High School and Linnea Kronzer from Minnetonka High School.

With a 90% affirmative vote from Energy Services Federal Credit Union (ESFCU) members, a partnership/merger between SPIRE and ESFCU became effective July 1, 2019.

SPIRE President/CEO Dan Stoltz has been honored with the 2019 H.E.R.B.I.E. Award presented at the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce’s 20th Annual Foundation Luncheon. 

SPIRE Credit Union received three MAC awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) during their annual conference last week.  

SPIRE is proud to announce that Brendan Weed of Eden Prairie, MN has won a $1,000 Scholarship from the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council.

The Minnesota Credit Union Network (MNCUN) honored SPIRE Market Vice President of Community Outreach Bridget Petersen with the Credit Union Builder Award.

Due to record growth and the need to enhance service to their member-owners, SPIRE Credit Union has promoted three SPIRE employees into executive leadership positions.

SPIRE Credit Union was recently honored with four national Diamond Awards at the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council Conference.

85 years ago today, Edgar Archer’s dream to open a credit union to help people do the right thing became reality. Today, SPIRE continues to live out his dream.

80-year member, Fran Anderson, shares her story of becoming a member of the credit union in 1939 and how her family has been involved over the years.

The SPIRE Credit Union 85th Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Day focused on SPIRE's impact on the community.

SPIRE President/CEO Dan Stoltz is featured in “The Art of Giving Back” in this month’s issue of MINNESOTA GOOD AGE.

The Grand Opening Celebration for the SPIRE Credit Union Vadnais Heights branch will take place Monday, December 17.

With a 95% affirmative vote from Peoples Community Credit Union (PCCU) members, a partnership/merger between SPIRE and PCCU will become effective July 1, 2017.

The SPIRE Food Truck debuted on Discover Delicious! This local reality TV show airs every Saturday morning on Channel 29 at 11:30 am.

SPIRE Credit Union has been awarded the prestigious Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota's® (BBB) 2016-17 Torch Award for Ethics!