About Us

Welcome to Oahe Federal Credit Union

Whether you're new to the area or have called Central South Dakota home for years, Oahe Federal Credit Union is here to support you every step of the way on your financial journey.

At Oahe FCU, we’re more than just a financial institution we’re part of the community. As a member-owned, not-for-profit credit union, our focus is simple: people over profits. When you join, you’re not just opening an account you’re becoming a member with a voice and a stake in everything we do.

We’re proud to offer a full range of financial services designed to fit your life, including:

  • Competitive auto, recreational, and personal loans

  • Flexible checking and savings accounts

  • Convenient digital banking with 24/7 access and mobile deposit

  • Youth programs like our Pee Wee Penguin Savings Club

  • Community-driven initiatives that support and give back to Pierre and the surrounding area

For over 70 years, Oahe Federal Credit Union has been helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals and we’re just getting started.

Whether you're planning your next adventure, purchasing a vehicle, or simply looking for a better banking experience, we’re here to help make it happen.

If you or someone you know would like to become a member/owner of our financial cooperative, come see us at our office at 221 E Pleasant Drive in Pierre or give us a call at (605) 224-6264!


Brittnie Adamson, Board President
Monte Kramer, Vice President
Deb Dufour, Secretary/Treasurer
Bob Miller, Membership
Dallas Fitzgerald , Director
Rita Baumgart, Director
Tyler Green, Director
Ken Erlenbusch, Chair
Jane Naylor
Melissa Hull
Rhonda Burris
Becky Hockett
Dawn VanAsh, CEO
Julia Diedrich, Assistant Manager/Loan Officer
Jaymason Bramblee, Loan Officer/Member Outreach
Rosanne Summerside, Head Teller/IRA Coordinator
Samantha Sullivan, Teller/Member Services
Val Henrickson, Teller/Member Services
Soni Anderson, Teller/Member Services

What is a Credit Union?

A credit union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative which means it’s built around you. Instead of being owned by stockholders, we’re owned by our members: people just like you who choose to do their financial business here.

When you join a credit union, you don’t just open an account you gain ownership. Each member holds a “share” in the organization, giving you a voice and a stake in how we serve our community.

Our direction is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of fellow members, elected by YOU! That means the people helping shape decisions truly understand the needs of our community because they’re part of it.

Unlike traditional financial institutions that focus on generating profits for shareholders, our focus simple: serving our members. Earnings are reinvested back into better rates, lower fees, and improved services, so you benefit directly.

At the end of the day, a credit union is more than a place to bank it’s a place where people come first.