About Us

• Our Vision and Mission
• History Summary
• History Timeline
• Board of Directors
• Audit Committee
• Executive and Senior Team
• Management Team
• Annual Report
• Owners Manual

HISTORY  Summary

VyStar Credit Union was originally founded in 1952 as Jax Navy Federal Credit Union to serve civil service, military employees and their families at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. After the first year of operation it counted 1,100 members and just over $28,000 in assets. We are proud of our beginnings and extend that pride today as we have grown to become one of the largest credit unions in the nation, serving over 350,000 members nationwide. Click here for VyStar history - a timeline of growth and milestones.

"Our credit union was founded at a time when it was difficult for members of the military to borrow money,” stated Michael Cascone, the first member of VyStar Credit Union and one of the individuals who helped establish it. “Back in the 1950s, credit was not easy to come by for working men and women. Credit lines were all but impossible to get. And it was very hard to finance an automobile through a bank. What we wanted was a place where blue collar workers could open an account and a place that would provide credit to individuals who had few options."

VyStar’s nine-person volunteer Board of Directors provides strategic direction and oversees the management of the credit union for its members. Our volunteer Audit Committee adds balance to the credit union’s activities as it actively oversees special activities and internal audits for the credit union. Additionally, there are more than 1000 employees who keep the VyStar operation running smoothly for the membership each day.

Today, the driving VyStar philosophy continues to be offering highly competitive pricing, giving members high-yielding savings products, low loan rates and low-or no-fee financial services. This commitment makes finding affordable, quality financial products and services a reality for our members.