(Photo provided) Brendan Healy, left, with Riverview Credit Union, and Don Harris, right, with Kraton Belpre Federal Credit Union, announced the merger of their companies.

Riverview Credit Union (RCU) and Kraton Belpre Federal Credit Union (KBFCU) have announced their merger.

The merger combines the strength of two respected credit unions, allowing KBFCU members greater access to a comprehensive portfolio of banking products, full-service offices, and digital banking, according to a press release announcing the merger.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and the KBFCU members have approved this merger. The combined $115 million cooperative is projected to serve an estimated 8,000 members through a network of four RCU branches (Belpre, two branches in Marietta and Vienna). The merger, expected to be completed in 2025, has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of RCU and KBFCU.

RCU and KBFCU will continue to operate independently until the system integration process is completed on or before Sept. 30, 2025. The newly combined organization will operate as Riverview Credit Union, with Brendan Healy as President and CEO. Laura Nelson will remain as Chief Operating Officer and Erica Dodge as Chief Lending Officer to round out the management team.

“With this merger, we’re bringing together our resources to build a more robust financial partner for our members and local communities,” said Healy, President and CEO of Riverview Credit Union. “Our vision is to provide an exceptional digital banking experience, greater convenience, and the innovative products and services our members expect. This merger is about investing in our members’ futures, ensuring we’re positioned to meet their needs today and tomorrow.”

Don Harris, Chairman of the Board for Kraton Belpre Credit Union, shared the excitement, saying, “This collaboration with Riverview Credit Union presents an incredible opportunity to expand the financial possibilities for our members particularly with more financial technology to the younger demographics. We are so pleased to be on board with RCU as we know they will continue their exceptional service for our KBFCU members and local communities.”

Riverview Credit Union’s Board of Directors will now include two representatives from KBFCU. The Directors are Mark Minerd, Chairman; John Matthews, Vice Chairman of the Board; and Keith Hoy, Secretary. The directors are Cecil Charlie Brown, Jon Bartenschlag, Harris and Renae Duncan.