This year, 68 credit unions were recognized as the “Best Credit Unions to Work For” in American Banker — including six from California and one from Nevada.

According to the These top-tier employers stand out for providing a diverse range of employee benefits, from practical perks like discounts on auto loans to more unique offerings such as free cardio drumming classes and opportunities for paid volunteer work.

The winners were selected by American Banker and the consulting firm Best Companies Group. Their process involved a dual-survey approach: one survey gathered detailed information from credit union leaders about their workplace policies and demographics, while another collected feedback directly from employees on topics like pay, benefits, and company leadership.

Although these credit unions differ in size and location — from a small institution with 29 employees in Washington to a large one with over 2,000 employees in Florida — they all share a high level of employee satisfaction. According to the survey results, a significant majority of employees reported positive experiences.

Specifically, 92 percent were satisfied with their supervisors, 89 percent felt good about their roles, and 88 percent had confidence in their company’s leadership. Those in California and Nevada include:

No. 1: One Nevada Credit Union (Las Vegas, NV)
$1.5 billion
Paul Parrish (CEO)
187 employees
Notable perk: employees have 24-7 access to a wellness coach program, including personal coaching.

No. 18: North Bay Credit Union (Santa Rosa, CA)
$120 million
Chris Call (CEO)
37 employees
Notable perk: most employees can work remotely.

No. 44: Altura Credit Union (Riverside, CA)
$2.6 billion
Jennifer Binkley (CEO)
429 employees
Notable perk: training in CPR, self-defense, disaster preparedness, and more.

No. 46: Golden 1 Credit Union (Sacramento, CA)
$20 billion
Donna Bland (CEO)
2,149 employees
Notable perk: monthly coffee bar.

No. 53: Valley First Credit Union (Modesto, CA)
$1 billion
Kathryn Davis (CEO)
169 employees
Notable perk: corporate office includes gym, massage chair, Pac Man machine, and other arcade games.

No. 62: Eagle Community Credit Union (Foothill Ranch, CA)
$365 million
Michael Kim (CEO)
105 employees
Notable perk: paid time off for volunteering.

No. 65: OceanAir Federal Credit Union (Oxnard, CA)
$885 million
Richard Weber (CEO)
128 employees
Notable perk: company-paid offsite holiday parties.

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