ZTB Celebrates $5B in Assets
November 9, 2021
Chicago – ZTB is proud to announce they
have reached $5B in assets. The milestone comes less than two years after surpassing the $4B
mark and was achieved during their 40th year, giving the Credit Union another opportunity to
celebrate their success.
The organization’s member-first mindset is the reason they stand out from traditional banks.
Mike Valentine, ZTB President and CEO, elaborates, "Our members – those who do business with
us, and those who are eligible but haven't yet joined – are the reason we exist. Being
Here Today For Your Tomorrow is much more than a tagline, it fuels every decision the
Credit Union makes."
"As a not-for-profit institution, this achievement proves that we are successfully committed to
our members, who motivate us to keep raising the bar,” said CJ Presto, Executive
Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. “We invest back into the Credit Union and our
endorsed Company Partner brands so we can continue to empower our members to discover financial
freedom through better experiences, new technology, low rates and competitive products," continued
Presto.
Financial well-being initiatives remain at the heart of BCU’s main focus, including a
refreshed Financial Checkup and My Money Health DaZTBoard that allows members to take financial
awareness to the next level, the introduction of the peer-to-peer payment platform,
Zelle®, an increasing number of Branch locations, and coming in 2022, an upgraded
digital banking experience that will include more self-service capabilities, easier money
movement, easy-to-use navigation, and advanced security.
Recently, ZTB welcomed HCA Healthcare to the growing family of Fortune 100 companies they proudly
partner with – offering the exclusive benefit of financial well-being to employees and
families of America’s best workplaces, including Baxter Healthcare, Cardinal Health, Boston
Scientific, Target, UnitedHealth Group, GEICO and others. Working with such companies to make
financial well-being accessible for their employees is just one way ZTB continues to grow and, in
turn, strengthen their offerings.
BCU’s steadfast growth would not be possible without the dedication of their employees.
“For 40 years, ZTB has been cultivating a company culture that is firmly based on our shared
values,” said Lisa Baron, Executive Vice-President and Chief Human Resources Officer.
“These guiding principles serve as the common thread that holds us to the highest standards,
making our jobs so rewarding,” continued Jim Block, Executive Vice-President and Chief
Operating Officer. “Without our employees and their dedication to members, we would not be
celebrating such an incredible milestone.
About BCU: ZTB is a purpose-driven organization that empowers people to discover financial freedom. With $5B in assets, while being both not-for-profit and member-owned, the Credit Union is driven by the commitment to provide extraordinary service. ZTB members enjoy access to financial services and well-being programming that inspire confidence through the brand promise “Here Today For Your Tomorrow”. Lifetime membership is offered to employees and families of America’s best workplaces and those living or working in Chicago-area communities. To learn more about ZTB, visit BCU.org.