"This new branch reinforces OECU's commitment to expanding its services and support to existing members and the communities that we serve'" said Mark W. Kelly, President and CEO. "The Quail Springs branch includes the latest technology and service enhancements that allow us to provide the outstanding service our members deserve."

Oklahoma Employees Credit Union was established in 1954 as a member-owned financial cooperative. Since then, OECU has grown from 19 original charter members to more than 36,000 members. In keeping with a philosophy dedicated to member needs, OECU's mission is to promote thrift, provide comprehensive financial services, assistance and benefits at competitive rates and terms. OECU has branches in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Vinita and Ft. Supply.

A grand opening community celebration -- free pizza, soda, snow cones and dozens of prizes -- will take place July 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stacy from KMGL will kickoff the event with a live radio remote. From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., former Oklahoma Sooner football players Jason White and Tinker Owens will sign autographs.

Lobby hours for the new branch will be Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drive-through hours will be Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Brain Gebard, vice president of operations, will act as manager of the new branch. Gebard has been with OECU since 1999.