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Riverview Credit Union and Kraton Belpre Federal Credit Union have merged

Brendan Healy – Riverview Credit Union, Don Harris – Kraton Belpre Federal Credit Union

Riverview Credit Union and Kraton Belpre Federal Credit Union Announce Merger

MARIETTA, OH, and BELPRE, OH—April 24, 2025—Riverview Credit Union (RCU) and Kraton Belpre Federal Credit Union (KBFCU) are pleased to announce their merger, combining 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. 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, OH, two branches in Marietta, OH, and Vienna, WV). 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 September 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 Brendan 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. Cecil “Charlie” Brown – Director, Jon Bartenschlag – Director, Don Harris – Director, Renae Duncan – Director.

About RCU

Riverview comprises a team of hardworking individuals who know their specific job and are trained to help its members in all aspects of credit union services. It also has a seven-strong Board of Directors who are well educated and know how to lead the credit union in the right direction.

In early 2018, the Board and management began expanding Riverview’s membership field to reach new potential members in additional counties on the Ohio River. To accomplish this goal, a decision was made to change Riverview’s charter from a state charter to a federal charter. This process was finalized on October 1, 2018, when Riverview officially began operating as a federal credit union.

In November 2019, Riverview expanded its reach by opening an office in Vienna, West Virginia. The Vienna office is RCU’s third in the Mid-Ohio Valley and first in Wood County. It is located along one of the busiest roadways in the entire state of West Virginia. In 2023, RCU opened its second office in Marietta, OH, on Colegate Drive.

Today, Riverview membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends schools in Washington, Noble, Morgan, Monroe Counties in Ohio, Wood, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt, or Jackson Counties in West Virginia. Immediate family members of a current Riverview member and organizations operating in RCU’s field of membership also remain eligible to join.