About Meridian
Rooted in our communities. Driven by possibility.
Our values keep us steady through changing times.
They reflect who we are as neighbors — honest, dependable and dedicated to helping our communities thrive. Serving members since 1954. Still putting people first. Even as we evolve, our commitment to honest, human-centered service never changes.
Simplicity
We make it easy for members to move toward financial success. We focus on relationships and provide simple, clear ways to connect with the Credit Union.
Member Focused
We show up sincere, knowledgeable, and creative. Our goal is to help members discover their financial potential, offer real solutions, and build lasting relationships.
Connected
We stay connected to our members, each other, and our communities. It creates a sense of belonging that guides how we work and how we serve.
Responsive
We go beyond listening. We own the need, seek solutions quickly, and follow through with commitment, dedication, and integrity.
From humble beginnings: the founding and growth of Meridian Trust
Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union has produced landmark successes and expansive growth. Chartered in Cheyenne in January 1954, a small office opened two months later in the State Board of Charities and Reform.
In 1955, the credit union was moved to a basement storage room in the Wyoming State Capital, where volunteers took deposits for their fellow state employees. Known then as Wyoming Employees Federal Credit Union, it hired its first full-time employee in 1958.
After spending a year working out of a garage facility behind the Wyoming Travel Commission, the current property at 2223 Warren Avenue in downtown Cheyenne was purchased in 1977.
Meridian Trust began opening more branches across the state, including in Lander, Jackson and Rawlins, and its first branch outside the Wyoming border, into Scottsbluff, Nebraska in 2013 and in 2020, we opened a branch in northern Colorado in the town of Wellington.
In January of 2021, we opened our third branch in our home city of Cheyenne to serve residents, workers, and commuters in the northern section of the capital city.
Into the future: Meridian Trust today, tomorrow, and beyond
The historic success of our dynamic financial cooperative continues. As of the start of 2026, Meridian Trust surpassed $712.9 million in assets, supported by more than 127 employees proudly serving over 43,000 members.
Under the leadership of Bryan Thomas, CEO since 2024, Meridian Trust continues to look ahead with a clear focus on the future of our members and employees. As Thomas shares, “At Meridian Trust, we’re always evolving to meet your needs—offering everything from mortgage and auto loans to competitive deposit accounts and digital banking solutions that travel with you, wherever life takes you.”
Throughout our history, Meridian Trust’s purpose has remained constant. Providing exceptional personal service and high‑quality financial products at the lowest possible cost has always been fundamental to who we are. This commitment holds true whether members visit a branch, connect through our dedicated call center, or use our expanding suite of digital and electronic services.
As members increasingly expect to manage their finances anytime, anywhere, Meridian Trust continues to evolve. The credit union offers online account opening, free online bill pay, and robust electronic banking tools designed for convenience, security, and ease of use. Ongoing investments in our website, mobile app, and online banking platforms ensure members have modern, reliable access to their financial lives.
Since our founding in 1954, our mission has never changed—only the tools have. Today, those tools deliver greater speed, efficiency, and access, allowing us to meet modern expectations while staying true to our cooperative roots.
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For generations, Meridian Trust has been committed to serving our communities with integrity, care, and a belief in what’s possible. Wherever life takes you next, we’re ready to help you get there.