Who We Are
United Community Credit Union was established in 1950 to serve the financial needs of the employees of Galena Park Independent School District. Today, United Community remains a member-owned, not for profit financial cooperative now serving the East Houston community.
Our Mission
Uniting our community, members', and employees' through partnership, passion, integrity, and innovation.
Our Vision
A dynamic employer enriching & empowering people by creating financial success through service to our community.
Our Values
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Partnering
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People
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Integrity
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Passion
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Innovation
Leadership
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors serve as a beacon of leadership for United Community. This diverse group of dedicated individuals volunteers their personal time to strengthen and enhance United Community.
Board of Directors |
Position |
Term Expiration |
Alice Adams |
Chairman |
2025 |
Stephanie Davis |
V. Chairman |
2027 |
Wayne Oquin |
Treasurer |
2026 |
Mercedes Castillo |
Secretary |
2026 |
Marilyn Rivas |
Director |
2027 |
Wilfred Broussard, JR. |
Director |
2025 |
Dr. John Moore |
Director |
2025 |
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Advisory Board Member |
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Advisory Board Member |
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Executive Team
Committed to enriching your experience with United Community, our Leadership Team ensures we remain financially sound and efficiently operated while actively pursuing innovative ways to better serve our membership.
Mac McDermott |
President & Chief Executive Officer |
Candice Soto |
Chief Financial Officer |
Mohamed Awad |
Vice President of Information Technology |
Join United Community Credit Union
United Community is here to be your single source solution for all your banking needs. From checking to savings, mortgages and auto loans, investment services and financial education, we deliver exceptional member service and want to become your lifetime financial partner. By joining United Community, you will have access to everything a big bank provides, with none of the strings attached. Membership at United Community also gives you access to our team of financial experts who are here for one reason: to serve you!
Who is eligible to join?
We proudly serve all individuals who live, work, worship or attend school in the East Houston area including: |
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Galena Park
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Jacinto City
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Huffman
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Humble
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Crosby
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North Shore
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Highlands
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Atascocita
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Channelview
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Sheldon
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Summerwood
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How Do I Join?
It’s easy.
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Double Check Your Eligibility
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Find our nearest branch location
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Stop by and remember to bring $5 for your membership share and a State Issued ID
Once your account has been opened, you are a member for life even if you change jobs, move across town or relocate out of the county. United Community members receive access to benefits such as competitive loan and deposit rates, FREE 24/7 online account access and more!
Employee Priority Program
In addition to being a community credit union, we also serve a diverse group of companies, known as Select Employee Groups’, through our complimentary Employee Priority Program.
Partnership Perks:
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Exclusive Promotional Offers for your Team
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Customized Payroll Deduction Options
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Annual Employee Appreciation Event
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On Site Presentations & Membership Drives
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Free Educational Seminars
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Company Event Participation
This is a no-cost way to enhance your company’s employee benefits package. Email marketing@unitedccu.com to learn more about this program or to sign your company up.
Community Giving
United Community believes giving back to the community supports the credit union philosophy of “People Helping people.” Since United Community is a not-for-profit organization, we support area service organizations through time, talents and dollars and are always looking for new ways to give back to the community.
Donation Requests
If your group, organization or event needs support, please complete the Donation Request Form below. Please note that community involvement requests should be sent four weeks prior to your event to allow adequate time for consideration. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
Donation Request Form
CardControl
CardControl is our mobile card management application (app) for Debit & Credit cards. The app allows cardholders to control card usage, set alerts and review cardholder/transaction activity from the convenience of a smart phone.
With the CardControl app, you can save time and rest easy by controlling debit and credit cards with your phone.
Complete Card Control
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Turn Debit/Credit Cards on or off with a swipe.
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Set custom alerts/notifications.
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Limit usage to specific locations or geographic areas.
Fraud Protection
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Receive real-time alerts of card usage.
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When card's "off," withdrawals and purchases are declined.
Monitor & Control Spending
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Set spending limits for general use or by merchant types, such as gas, groceries, or retail stores.
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Establish controls by location and change parameters via user's mobile device.
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Review finances anytime, anywhere by using the CardControl app to check account balances or monitor recent card purchases, including pending transactions.
Business Use
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Use transaction controls for merchant codes, locations, transaction types and thresholds to ensure employee spending adheres to company policies.
Download the CardControl App Today.
Search: UCCU CardControl
Need Enrollment help? Check out our CardControl Member Guide.
Member Auto Center
Everyone knows that buying a car can be costly and frustrating if you don't have all the facts. At United Community, we make it easy to get all information you need. Our goal is to save you time and money with all of your auto needs and that’s why we’ve partnered with Member Auto Center to offer an exciting solution for your auto buying needs.
Below are just a few of the many features ready for you:
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New & Pre-Owned Inventory
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Exclusive Rate Discount
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Estimated Trade-In Value
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Loan Calculators
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Preferred Dealers
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Car Buying Advice
Find Your New CaR Today