Communication Federal Credit Union Breaks Ground for New Lawton Location

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Lawton, OK – Communication Federal Credit Union, one of Oklahoma’s largest credit unions, broke ground on July 15, 2024, for a new location, to better serve the Lawton market. The branch will be located at 8102 NW Quanah Parker Trailway.

It will feature a service-oriented design to assist with retail and digital banking needs, a multi-lane drive-thru, drive-up ATM and safe deposit boxes. Communication Federal expects the branch to be operational in the first quarter of 2025.

“We’re excited about the new branch in Lawton because the location we’ve chosen will enable us to better serve the financial needs of our members and expand services to reach more people in Lawton and surrounding areas,” states Larry Shropshire, Communication Federal Credit Union President/CEO. “Communication Federal Credit Union prides itself on being a part of the neighborhoods where we have branches. Our business is taking care of people by going beyond just serving their financial needs”, says Shropshire.

The location will serve Lawton area members, replacing the108 SW17th Street once complete. The credit union operates an additional location on the Goodyear campus at 901 SW Goodyear Blvd. It serves to upgrade member experience and provides more options for member interaction, as one of the credit unions 22 current retail access points.

The architect for the project is The McKinney Partnership of Norman and the general contractor is Miller-Tippens Construction of Oklahoma City.

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About Communication Federal Credit Union
Communication Federal Credit Union has headquarters in Oklahoma City and was founded in 1939. It has more than 110,000 members and over 2 billion dollars in assets. The credit union has grown to include 22 branch locations in two states, serving the employees of such outstanding companies as AT&T, Goodyear Tire, AEP, ONEOK, ONE Gas, OG+E and more than 250 other groups. It is among the strongest financial institutions in the nation, having received the prestigious five-star rating from Bauer Financial Reports, Inc. for 30 consecutive years. The credit union is also involved in projects that help give back to local communities and maintains a strong commitment to helping serve the financial needs of its members.