Dedham Employees Credit Union

Dedham Employees Credit Union, formally the Dedham Town Employees Federal Credit Union, is a member-owned financial cooperative serving people who work for the Town of Dedham and related public bodies. Membership is open to town and school department employees, staff of the Dedham-Westwood Water District and the Dedham Housing Authority, and elected and appointed town officials. The credit union focuses on personalized service, comprehensive products, and safeguarding both member investments and members’ personal information.

It was incorporated on June 25, 1962, after a group of Dedham employees including Leo Fitzhenry, George Merino and Joseph Nagle organized it. Bentley graduate Ruth Ann Hurley led the effort in its early years, handling nearly every role herself, from lending and marketing to finance and regulatory work. Early members came from Town Hall, the public schools, the library, the police and fire departments, public works, the council on aging and other town offices.

What to Know

• Spouses, parents, step-parents, children, step-children and siblings of members are also eligible to join.
• Norfolk County employees, including staff of Norfolk County Agricultural High School, became eligible in 2012.
• The board is chaired by Kevin Doyle, with Nancy Clement as vice chairperson.