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Diamond Credit Union company history timeline

1947

Since our doors opened in July 1947 we’ve been creating more opportunities for our members to expand and diversify their finances.

July 19, 1947 – Diamond Credit Union was founded as Spicer Pottstown Federal Credit Union to serve the employees of Spicer Manufacturing Company.

Diamond Credit Union is a Pennsylvania state-chartered and federally-insured credit union serving Berks, Montgomery, Chester and Bucks Counties by offering low cost financial services with world class service since 1947.

1950

1950 – Spicer Pottstown Federal Credit Union hired its first full-time employee.

1962

1962 – Dana FCU reached $1 million in assets, making it the first million-dollar credit union in the Schuylkill Valley.

1986

1986 – Dana Pottstown Federal Credit Union moved its headquarters from the Dana facility to 1600 Medical Drive, Pottstown.

1990

1990 – Dana Pottstown Federal Credit Union changed its name to Diamond Federal Credit Union to reflect the ability to serve multiple businesses.

1996

1996 – In March of 1996, Diamond began its affiliation with the largest employer in the region, The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

1998

1998 – Diamond began a massive expansion and renovation project that saw its main office at 1600 Medical Drive, Pottstown, grow to 23,400 sq. ft.

2004

2004 – In Spring Township, Berks County, Diamond constructed its second freestanding branch to serve the financial needs of members who reside and work in the Reading area.

2006

2006 – Diamond Credit Union was granted a change in charter from serving only Select Employer Groups to serving anyone who lives, works, worships, regularly conducts business, or attends school in Berks County and the Tri-County Region.

2007

2007 – Diamond celebrates 60 years of service within the community.

2008

2008 – Diamond continued to grow and exceeded $300 million in Assets with over 37,000 members.

2009

2009 – Diamond Credit Union Board Chairman, Herbert N. Yost retired after 26 years of service and also received the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association’s 2009 Joseph A. Moore Volunteer of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award.

2010

2010 – As a result of their efforts in 2010, Diamond contributed over $58,000 to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life for a total five-year commitment of over a quarter million dollars.

2011

2011 – Construction begins on Diamond’s third freestanding branch in Exeter Township, Berks County.

2012

2012 – Diamond opens their third freestanding branch in Exeter Township, Berks County.

2013

2013 – Diamond’s steady growth continues, reaching over $400 million in assets and more than 45,000 members.

2014

2014 – Diamond achieves over $450 million in assets and reaches over 50,000 members.

2014 – Diamond ranks as the 13th Healthiest Credit Union in the United States and the #1 credit union in Pennsylvania for financial health.

2014 – To support the strong member base and potential growth in the Boyertown area, Diamond opens their fourth freestanding branch in Gilbertsville, PA.

2017

2017 – Diamond’s 70th Anniversary.

2018

2018 – Diamond’s 5th free-standing branch (and 6th branch overall) opens in Royersford, PA.

2018 – Diamond reaches “the Next Level” with assets over $600 million.

2019

2019 – Diamond builds their 6th free-standing branch in Muhlenberg Township.

2020

2020 – Diamond reaches “the Next Level” with assets over $800 million.

2020 – Diamond opens a new branch for employees at Tower Health Reading Hospital.

2021

Diamond’s charter was expanded to the four counties listed here in the fall of 2021.

2021 – Diamond reaches “the Next Level” with assets over $900 million.

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