Member Stories

Founded in Austin in summer 2020, Cowboy Pools^® meets a growing demand for affordable backyard pools in Texas. With UFCU’s services, the mom-and-pop shop has evolved into a nationwide supplier of stylish preassembled stock tank pools and custom accessories. 

UFCU Member since 1989, local entrepreneur Kelly C started as a dishwasher. Today, he co-owns several beloved local restaurants around Austin — and UFCU has been with him every step of the way. Beyond the hustle and bustle of restaurant life, his Member story is one of legacy. With three generations of UFCU members in his family, he values the sense of belonging that UFCU fosters.

Mi Madre’s Restaurant in East Austin has been dishing up tasty Mexican food since 1990. From early on, owners Aurelio and Rosa T have relied on UFCU to meet their banking needs — and their own high standards for service.

Helping people move forward is Kyle Clark’s mission, whether mentoring students as an assistant dean or getting people up and dancing as DJ Motivate. And to keep himself rolling, Kyle chooses UFCU as his partner every time he needs a new set of wheels.

As a UFCU employee for 21 years, Monica Andry worked to improve the financial health and education of Central Texas Latinos and the community as a whole. Now, as the newly appointed president and CEO of the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, she is continuing her passion to advocate and be a voice for the Hispanic community.

David G has a love for Austin and the advantages of banking locally. He left the city for a while and tried Houston and Dallas, but loved UFCU so much, he refused to bank elsewhere. Back where he belongs, David is grateful that UFCU has been around to take part in his bigger life moments.

When Nora C first joined UFCU in 1968, she was an employee and student at the University of Texas at Austin^™. In addition to achieving personal success, Nora helped found Las Comadres para las Americas, a national organization that sponsors online and in-person networking and educational events. Oh, and she’s still a UFCU Member today.

Even if you love what you do, the business side of a business is always easier with a trusted partner. Learn how UFCU supports local Austin actor and entrepreneur Jordan J and his rapidly growing business.

Committing to excellent financial health can really pay off in the long run. Ada M has done well for herself and her family by investing in her home and maintaining her good credit history.

A chance encounter with a half-empty box of pancake mix launched the idea for JP’s Pancake Company. Entrepreneur JP U has trusted UFCU for his financial services since his first days on the Concordia University campus.

When Bartosz and Kamila S came to Galveston from Poland more than 10 years ago, a friend took them to UFCU. Since then, they’ve partnered with UFCU to purchase their first car and their first home. New to the country as well as the ins and outs of home-buying, UFCU helped them make it happen.

Lameka M was very excited to have directly benefitted from the Wheels 101 seminar. She saved $12,000 when she bought her new car and got an unbeatable interest rate. For her, it was an amazing experience.

Emily C began her UFCU journey in 1976 with a modest loan for a used VW bug that would put her on the road from Austin to Dallas to help with a family emergency. Since then, she’s traveled great distances, as not only an archeologist, but also as a journalist, playwright, screenwriter and magazine editor. She uses the term “storyist” to cover the range of her published work.

Both veterans of the US Air Force, Joseph and Kamille were among our first Members to close on a UFCU VA home loan. With help from Mortgage Loan Officer Armando G, they’ve settled into a great house and now spend as much time as possible outdoors and unplugged, target shooting, hiking, or kayaking on the river as a family.

Katherine S founded the Technical Communications program at Austin Community College^® (ACC), which is still going strong today. She’s a teacher, an administrator, a published author, a world traveler, and a UFCU Member. We’re proud of Katherine’s contributions to our local community and the world over.

Apollo B is a new dad who works in the banking industry. His team of UFCU representatives has helped him improve his credit and get his first auto loan, credit card, and home loan. He’s on his way to financial success.

Cassandra P wears many hats. Once a journalist, Cassandra is now a designer, an entrepreneur, a new mom, and a trendsetter in her own right. UFCU has helped Cassandra transition to motherhood and will be there as she takes her business to the next level.