We are celebrating the Thanksgiving season with THREE amazing opportunities for current and future members!

$50 Checking Deposit

When you open a new checking account at one of our Financial Centers between November 1st and November 22nd, you will immediately receive a $50 deposit¹ into the account!

Bill Miller Family Dinner

When you open a new checking account at one of our Financial Centers between November 1st and November 22nd, you will ALSO be entered to win a Bill Miller Small Family Pack Thanksgiving Meal!² One winner will be chosen from each of our Financial Centers.

Celebrate the Season of Giving!

To top it all off, we invite everyone to celebrate with us at our Financial Centers on Friday, November 22nd. We will be handing out mini pumpkin and pecan tarts all day long (while supplies last). It’s just our way of expressing how grateful we are for our valued members, as well as our broader communities.

Embrace the spirit of giving this November with Soarion Credit Union!¹Membership Required. New and existing members who open a checking account in person at any Financial Center are eligible for a $50 deposit. This deposit is in addition to the $25 minimum opening deposit required for the account. This offer is for new checking accounts only and cannot be combined with other offers. To receive the $50 bonus, you must establish Soarion membership, open a qualifying checking account, and deposit a minimum of $25 at account opening. The $50 checking bonus will be added to your new account at the time of opening. The offer is limited to one per U.S. Taxpayer Identification Number, and primary account holders must be at least 18 years old. This offer is not available to existing Soarion Members with a checking account, members not in good standing, or those who have closed their Primary Share Savings or Checking Account in the last 12 months or with a negative balance at any time. Soarion employees, volunteers, and those qualifying for membership through the Defense Language Institute English Language Schools are ineligible. Additionally, this offer is not available to businesses, clubs, trusts, organizations, or other non-consumer account types. The $50 checking bonus is considered interest and will be reported on IRS Form 1099-INT, with recipients responsible for applicable taxes. The offer is for a limited time and subject to change or discontinuation without notice. Qualifying accounts include Free or Rewards Checking accounts only, and accounts opened online or by mail are not eligible. This offer is subject to verification, eligibility, and qualification review, and certain restrictions apply. Insured by NCUA.²Opening of a new checking account between 11/1/24-11/22/24 in person at a Soarion Financial Center is required to be entered into the drawing for a Bill Miller Small Family Pack Thanksgiving Meal, valued at $94.95. One winning member per Soarion Financial Center will be selected and contacted after 11/22/24 via email address of record. If no response is received within 24 hours, a new winner may be selected. Winning members will retrieve the prize on 11/27/24 from the nearest Bill Miller Location to the Financial Center at which they originated the new checking account. Each prize voucher expires close of business on 11/27/24.

Dear Soarion Credit Union Members, 

Today marks my first day as President & CEO of your credit union. I am honored to have been entrusted by our Board of Directors to take on this exciting new opportunity and continue our vision for Soarion Credit Union. Since joining the Soarion team two years ago, I spent much of that time working alongside Senior Management and our Board of Directors, developing a plan for the future of the credit union – one that will bring you, our members, the best possible benefits. And I am committed to ensuring we remain true to that vision.

I could not be more excited to use my 25 years of financial industry experience to continue moving Soarion Credit Union forward. We have big plans for 2025, including the opening of our new headquarters and financial center in the downtown San Antonio area. This will allow us to better serve our members who live or work in the city center. For our members, financial success begins here at Soarion Credit Union, and we are committed to providing the tools to help you reach your goals. 

Now, more than ever, the credit union staff is eager to help all our members find the best solutions and resources that will lead to financial success – whatever that may be for you and your loved ones.

As a native of South Texas and an entrepreneur, I understand firsthand the importance of community and supporting the people you serve. And I, along with the entire Soarion Credit Union team, look forward to serving you. 

Sincerely,

Ricardo (Ric) Ledezma

Soarion Credit Union President & CEO

Make a Difference in Your Credit Union!

Soarion believes in the power of community, and we know our greatest asset is you, our dedicated members. To continue delivering exceptional service and ensuring the financial strength of our credit union, we are looking for talented, passionate individuals to join our Supervisory and Associate Committees. The Supervisory and Associate Committees play a critical role in ensuring that our operations remain sound, compliant, and focused on the needs of our members.

By volunteering, you will:

• Enhance the credit union’s performance through oversight and governance
• Develop your professional skills while gaining industry-specific experience
• Expand your network by collaborating with other passionate, skilled professionals
• Give back to your community by supporting a member-driven financial institution

We are seeking volunteers with backgrounds in the following areas:

• Finance & Accounting: Help ensure accurate financial reporting and internal controls
• Audit: Assist in ensuring audits demonstrate compliance with regulations
• Information Technology (IT): Support in overseeing cybersecurity and technology initiatives
• Risk Management & Compliance: Help monitor and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to industry standards
• Operations & Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development and execution of key initiatives
• Human Resources: Provide insights into employee engagement, policies, and organizational development

However, all applicants are welcome! Even if you don’t have experience in these areas, your enthusiasm and dedication can make a difference.

To express your interest or to learn more about the role, please call (210) 678-5221.

We invite parents & students to learn more about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and how government funds can help pay for college.

Join Us!

Thursday, September 19, 2024

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

BiblioTech South

3505 Pleasanton Rd., 78221

This event is free and open to the public, presented in partnership with BiblioTech and Live From The Southside. Light refreshments will be served.

Registration Closed

Join us for our FIRST-EVER signature event!

The inaugural Soarion Credit Union Golf Tournament will take place Friday, October 11, 2024 at Brackenridge Golf Course (2315 Avenue B, 78215). More than 100 players will come together to golf, compete for prizes, and much more – all for a great cause in our community. Shotgun start will be at 8:30 a.m.

You can participate by signing up as an individual player, four-person team, or sponsor and show your support for the Airman Heritage Foundation, a San Antonio-based non-profit organization focused on preserving and honoring the history and heritage of enlisted airmen and guardians. Proceeds from our golf tournament this year will benefit this great organization.

We wish to thank our generous sponsors:

Silver Sponsor

Turner Construction

Swag Bag Sponsor

State National Companies

Golf Ball Sponsor

SpawGlass

Breakfast Sponsor

Kirksey Architecture

Lunch Sponsor

Computer Solutions

Hole-In-One Sponsor

JLL

Beverage Sponsor

Allied Solutions

Raffle Prize Sponsor

North Park Lexus of San Antonio

Osaic

Velera

Workspace Solutions

Hole Sponsors

Doeren Mayhew

Dollar Associates, LLC

OpenLending

Origence

Sand Castle Field Services

Security Service Federal Credit Union

SmoothFusion

Strum

Taherzadeh, PLLC

Additional Sponsors and Supporters

DBSI

Indoff Promotional of San Antonio

Little Italy Restaurant & Pizzeria

Los Barrios Restaurant

Oak Tree Business Systems

REPAY

TruStage

WebStrategies

Xpert Media Management

Beat the Texas heat with Soarion Credit Union! Visit one of our participating Financial Centers on Wednesday, July 17th for a cool treat, on us.

Drop by your nearest location for a complimentary paleta and chill with us:

• Marshall Financial Center  – 2538 Marshall Rd, Ste 107, San Antonio, TX 78259
• Schertz Financial Center – 6000 FM 3009, Ste 206, Schertz, TX 78154
• Valley Hi Financial Center – 151 Valley Hi Drive, San Antonio, TX 78227

Financial Centers open from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

Make sure to tag us in your sweet selfies, we’ll be resharing your cool moments all day!

Soarion Credit Union announces the promotions of two of its employees and welcomes a new staff member to its leadership team. Yvonne De La Rosa-Flores has been promoted to Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management, and Monica Benavides has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Loan Servicing & Credit Solutions. Joining Soarion Credit Union as the new Assistant Vice President of HomeX Lending is Justin Eddleton. 

“Many great things are happening right now at Soarion Credit Union – and all for the benefit of our members,” said Ryan Ross, Soarion Credit Union CEO. “As we continue to grow our stellar team, their combined expertise and dedication will help us find even more innovative solutions and enhanced services for our members.”

De La Rosa-Flores joined Soarion Credit Union in October 2022 as Director of Compliance and Risk Management and was soon thereafter promoted to Assistant Vice President. In her new role as Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management, De La Rosa-Flores will analyze and measure the exposure of risk to the credit union by monitoring products or services the credit union provides and the geographic locations in which it services to ensure it has proper internal controls in place to mitigate risk. De La Rosa-Flores has worked in the credit union industry for 32 years.

As the new Assistant Vice President of Loan Servicing & Credit Solutions, Benavides, who joined Soarion Credit Union in May 2023, is tasked with driving the strategic direction of the Credit Solutions, Payment Operations, and Card and Loan Servicing business units of the organization. She brings her 37 years of financial industry experience to her duties of overseeing asset recovery and disposal, collections, bankruptcy, titles, and more. Prior to her promotion, Benavides was Director of Credit Solutions for Soarion where she was responsible for the operations and management of a team of credit solutions advisors.

In May, Eddleton joined Soarion Credit Union from Credit Human where he served as the former Director of Sales & Marketing. Now, as Soarion’s Assistant Vice President of HomeX Lending, he will manage the credit union’s new department focused on sustainable home lending. He brings more than 16 years of financial industry experience to oversee strategic planning and development, loan portfolio management, product development, and more in his new role. 

For more information on Soarion Credit Union, visit www.soarion.org. 

Today, Soarion Credit Union celebrated the official grand opening of its newest Financial Center, located at 2538 Marshall Road in northern San Antonio. The festivities included a ribbon-cutting ceremony presented by the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.

The Marshall Road Financial Center is Soarion’s fifth financial center in the San Antonio area. Individuals can open accounts, make deposits and withdrawals, apply for loans, access a 24/7 drive-thru ATM, and more at the nearly 2,500 square-foot facility. The financial center, which opened to the public last month, provides full-service to members Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

“Our new Marshall Road Financial Center, with its sleek design and modern features, will be the blueprint for our future financial centers as we continue to grow and expand,” said Ryan Ross, Soarion Credit Union President and CEO. “One of our main goals as a credit union is to continuously find innovative ways to better serve our members so that they can achieve their financial success. Our Marshall Road Financial Center is a great example of that.”

In 2025, Soarion Credit Union is scheduled to open its new headquarters and financial center in the downtown San Antonio area.

For locations and more information on Soarion Credit Union, visit www.soarion.org.