History & Mission

Originally founded on October 21, 1937, towards the end of the Great Depression, Houston Police Credit Union was created by Houston police officers to establish a financial institution that was owned and operated by the local police force—a financial cooperative. Their mission was to provide reasonably-priced loans and a safe place for life savings for Houston Police Department employees and their families.

The credit union had 14 charter member-owners and in the beginning, was a meager operation. When a member-owner wanted to apply for a loan, an appointed officer would take the paperwork in his squad car to the member-owner and then return the forms to the credit union, which was originally a small office in HPD's Property Room. Alex Laux was the first approved loan. The loan limit was $25.00.

In 1966, with over 2,150 member-owners and $2.5 million in total assets, the credit union grew large enough to warrant moving out of HPD headquarters and into a separate building. Located at 1600 Memorial Drive, it is still in use as the main branch today.

Membership, assets, and product and service offerings have continued to increase over the years. With a board of directors comprised of HPD executives and officers, the credit union has continued to remain relevant to the lives of its member-owners, even adapting the drive-up at the main branch to accommodate various official vehicles including SWAT trucks and helicopters.

As our membership has grown, so has the credit union. As of 2022, the credit union serves HPD staff, employees, and their families in three locations. Membership has grown to over 31,700 and assets have reached over $961 million. From serving academy recruits with equipment loans to retirement savings and planning, our credit union has become a vital part of our member-owners' lives through every stage of their career.


14 Charter Member-Owners
  • R. R. Simmons
  • D. G. Turner
  • W. N. Daut
  • H. E. Keller
  • D. E. Drennan
  • Y. D. Mayes
  • M. G. Raney
  • L. C. DeWeese
  • S. H. LeStrange
  • J. G. Irwin
  • A. A. Fowler
  • C. A. Williams
  • Lily Guinn Owen
  • J. E. Murray

1966 Office Staff
  • R. F. Gaudin, Manager/Assistant Treasurer
  • Margie Harris, Assistant Treasurer
  • Ann Tardy, Loan Officer/Cashier
  • Mary Bruce, Clerk
1966 Board of Directors
  • G. L. Seber, Chairman
  • S. M. Laird, 1st Vice Chairman
  • Earl E. Kirkland, Secretary-Treasurer
  • L. C. Colley, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
  • Leroy Mouser, Member
  • O. H. Vahldiek, Member
  • J. E. Goodman, Member

Our Mission

Houston Police Credit Union exists to promote the financial well-being of its member-owners. We will maintain the financial strength of the credit union through a broad range of innovative financial products, prudent management of member-owners' resources and the excellent service provided by a dedicated, well-trained staff.

Leadership

 

Board of Directors
     

Bobby

Bobby Camp,
Chairman

 

 Mattie

Mattie Provost,
Vice Chairman

     

Rick

Richard Retz,
Secretary-Treasurer

 

Mark

Mark Smith,
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer

     

Milton

Milton "Wyatt" Martin,
Membership Officer

 

Scott

Scott Simmons,
Member

     

Chris Hassig

Chris Hassig,
Member

     
     
Management Team
     

Kim
Kimberly Foster,
President/CEO

 

Darlene
Darlene Davis,
Vice President/Chief Operations Officer

     

Michael
Michael Botello,
Vice President/Chief Lending Officer

 

Candice
Candice Harris,
Vice President/Chief Marketing Officer

     

LeDetri
LeDetri Jenkins,
Vice President/Chief Financial Officer

 

Wayne
Wayne Stafford,
Vice President/Chief Information Officer

     

Willie
Willie Porter,
Assistant Vice President

 

Patty
Patty Brennan,
Assistant Vice President

     

Claudia
Claudia Flores,
Assistant Vice President

 

Gerasia
Gerasia White,
Assistant Vice President

     

Kimberly
Kimberly Wooden,
Assistant Vice President

 

David
David Key,
Assistant Vice President IT

     

Jesse
Jesse Schroeder,
Assistant Vice President IT

     

 

 

 

     
     
Supervisory Committee
     

Steven Jolivette
Steven Jolivette,
Chairman

 

Teresa
Teresa Curry,
Secretary

     

Jennifer
Jennifer Baldwin,
Member

 

Bridgett M. Taylor
Bridgett M. Taylor,
Member

     

Rhonda
Rhonda Williams,
Member

     

 

 

Co-Ops


About The Credit Union Movement

Credit Unions are unlike any other financial institution. They are unique in that they are not-for-profit cooperatives and are owned by their member-owners. Credit Unions were built upon a cooperative movement more than 150 years ago. To this day, this cooperative philosophy of "People Helping People" continues to drive the credit union movement. This page is a brief summary about credit unions and will help you understand "the credit union difference."

Community

Supporting the Community

In keeping with the seventh cooperative principle, "concern for the community," Houston Police Credit Union works to support the Houston Police Department and aid the police community in many ways. HPCU is involved in a multitude of community outreach programs and charitable events, some of which include:

  • Stars and Stripes Charity Golf Tournament
  • Wounded Warrior Reception
  • Severe Weather and Emergency Preparedness
  • Back-to-School Drive
  • Look Good, Feel Good Event
  • 9/11 Heroes Run
  • Christmas Social and Gift Giving Event for Disadvantaged Seniors
  • Crime Prevention for Senior Citizens

HPCU’s board of directors, management team and staff also generously volunteer their time to support the credit union movement and HPD and police community initiatives.

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