CU News & Events

What's New at NEFCU? 





 
Connecting with NEFCU just got easier.  We are adding new live chat  and text messaging options, giving members another convenient way to connect with the NEFCU team.  live chat allows member to:

  • Chat live with a Nebraska Energy FCU team member-
  • Continue a conversation by text when needed-
  • Ask questions without waiting on hold-
  • Get help from wherever you are-

Is Your Mobile Number Current?

Before our new texting option launches, please log in to Online or Mobile Banking and make sure the mobile number listed on your account is correct or contract the credit union at 1-800-453-3913.

Once the service is available, we will share more information about how to start a conversation, recognize legitimate messages and manage your texting preferences.

We're excited to welcome three to Nebraska Energy Federal Credit Union! Please join us in welcoming:

Melissa Hill, Lending Manager
Melissa Hill

Ellie Locke, Member Service Representative
Ellie Locke

Chelsea Liss, Universal Loan Processor
Chelsea Liss

We're thrilled to have Melissa, Ellie, and Chelsea on the NEFCU team and look forward to the experience, knowledge, and exceptional service they'll bring to our members. Welcome aboard!
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83rd Annual Meeting — Board Election Results

Nebraska Energy Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) held its 83rd Annual Meeting on Friday, April 24, 2026. Members voted to fill three (3) open positions on the board of directors. The NEFCU board of directors is composed of nine NEFCU members, elected by the membership and serving on a voluntary basis.

Ron ZiolaRon Ziola - RE-ELECTED - THREE YEAR TERM Ron Ziola elected to a second three-year term. Ron retired from Loup River Power District in 2020 after 42 years of service in engineering.



Mark JohnsonMark Johnson - NEWLY ELECTED - THREE-YEAR TERM
Mark Johnson elected to a three-year term. Mark currently serves as the Manager of Elkhorn Rural Public Power District in Battle Creek, NE.



Kathy VandersnickKathy Vandersnick - NEWLY ELECTED - THREE-YEAR TERM
Kathy has worked for Niobrara Valley Electric Membership Corporation for over 36 years and has held the position of Office Manager since 2019.

 

CONTINUING BOARD MEMBERS

Additional members serving on the NEFCU Board of Directors include:

Jedd Fischer - Chairman
Jenny Hoefer - Vice Chairman
Dan Buman - Treasurer
Robert Beatty - Secretary
Michael "Ed" Wagner - Director
David Rich - Director

 
April 2026 - Bauer Financial, Inc, the nation's leading independent bank and credit union rating firm, awards Nebraska Energy Federal Credit Union a 5-Stars rating as one of the strongest financial institutions in the country. 

America Credit Unions awards Nebraska Energy Federal Credit Union the
 PAC Circle of Excellence - 2025 Top State Fundraiser.

Awarded to the top three credit unions that raise the highest amount funds for the Political Action Committee (PAC), Nebraska Energy Federal Credit Union received the award as a result of staff contributions. Political Action Committee's purpose is to elevate the voice of credit unions on Capitol Hill and in the Unicameral by supporting political candidates that champion credit unions. These contributions offer continued support for the Credit Union Movement. 
 
2024 Nebraska Credit Union League Capitol Club Silver Award
The Capital Club Award recognizes a Credit Union who demonstrates outstanding member grassroots involvement.