About GMFCU – Your St. Louis Credit Union for Members & Community
The Gateway Metro Federal Credit Union mission of “Helping people realize their financial potential”, is what we strive for each day. Through continual training programs and the constant introduction of new and improved services, this mission is carried out to provide our members with the best rates, first-class service, and finest products possible.
The Butterfly Project – Community Impact in St. Louis
GMFCU’s year-round community service project, The Butterfly Project, is run by a group of employees who are dedicated to giving back to their community. The name pays homage to the Butterfly Effect Theory, which states something as small as a butterfly has the power to create something much larger than itself. Our project’s motto “No act too small” serves as a reminder that even a small act can grow beyond measure. If you would like to learn more about The Butterfly Project please email ButterflyCommittee@gmcu.org or contact us at (314) 621-4575.
Who Benefits From GMFCU’s Butterfly Project?
Each year a committee of employees donates their time to head up the Butterfly Project. They select one or multiple charities to support for the coming year. The organizations chosen are often local organizations that have made a difference or had an impact on an employee or member’s life.
For 2025, we will be accepting donations for Annie’s Hope. Annie’s Hope has a mission to be the “first choice” bereavement center that is focused solely on the needs of grieving children, adolescents and their families in the St. Louis region. Click here to visit Annie’s Hope’s website to learn more.
How St. Louis Members Can Give Back Through GMFCU
Donate Wish List Items: When visiting your GMFCU branch in 2025, you can drop off items from Annie’s Hope Wish List. We will be collecting throughout 2025 at all of our branches and during many events we will be holding. Annie’s Hope Wish List
Make a Change: When making an in-branch deposit, you have the option to donate the change of your deposit to the Butterfly Project supporting the Annie’s Hope. How does Make a Change work? For example, if you brought in a $20.50 deposit and ask the MSR to ‘Make a Change’ with your transaction, he or she will deposit $20 into your account and the 50 cents will be donated to the Butterfly Project fund. You’re able to ‘Make a Change’ with both cash and check deposits. You may also make a monetary donation to support the Annie’s Hope; just simply let the MSR know you would like to donate to the Butterfly Project.
Participate in Our Annual Trivia Night: Come out for a night of fun, games and trivia to help raise awareness and money for our Butterfly Committee organization. Staff host the event each year and all proceeds from the event go to this worthy cause. Trivia Night Information
Monetary Donations: Make monetary donations at any credit union branch or event and we will get that money to our Butterfly Committee organization. You can also make contributions directly to the organization here: Donate here
Thank You!
Member Eligibility – Who Can Join in St. Louis
The field of membership of this credit union shall be limited to those having one of the following common bonds. Persons who live, work (or regularly conduct business in), worship or attend school in, and businesses and other legal entities located in one of the following locations:
St. Louis City
Jefferson County, MO
St. Clair County, IL
St. Charles County, MO
St. Louis County, MO
Madison County, IL
Relative Personnel
Spouses of persons who died while within the field or membership of this credit union; employees of this credit union; persons retired as pensioners or annuitants from the above employment; volunteers; members of the immediate family or household; and organizations of such persons.
Monroe County, IL
Additional Field of Membership
Members of record of this credit union as of Dec. 7, 2007, the effective date of its conversion to a federally chartered credit union;
Members of record of HNJ Catholic Credit Union, charter #67752, as a result of its merger with this credit union effective Dec. 1, 2009;
Members of record of St. Ferdinand Credit Union, charter #68012, as a result of its merger with this credit union effective Dec. 1, 2009
Members of record of Holy Infant Credit Union, charter #64210, as a result of its merger with this credit union effective Aug. 1, 2010
Governance – Member-Owned and Operated
Credit unions are locally owned and operated in the communities they serve. Each member owns a share of the credit union and therefore has an equal voice when it comes to matters pertaining to the organization. The board of directors consist of unpaid volunteers voted in by their fellow members and are also members of that specific credit union. Since credit unions do not answer to any other shareholders, board members work to develop the organization, programs and policies in the best interest of the members.
Our History in St. Louis Since 1935
In 1935, a group of Southwestern Bell employees formed the St. Louis Headquarters Telephone Credit Union, serving those who worked at the 1010 Pine Street location in St. Louis. To better represent those employees – and as a tribute to the Gateway Arch – the name was changed to Gateway Telco Credit Union in 1977. The name was once again changed in 1994 to Gateway Metro Credit Union until 2007, when our federal charter was approved, and became what is now Gateway Metro Federal Credit Union.
Gateway Metro Federal Credit Union is your gateway to financial security and freedom, backed by a proud tradition of people helping people.
PRIVACY & SECURITY
Privacy
Gateway Metro Federal Credit Union is committed to provide you with products and services to meet your financial needs, and we are just as committed to protecting our members’ privacy. Please download our privacy policy to learn how we collect, use and safeguard your personal information. If you have any questions, please contact us.Security
Your money (up to $250,000) is fully insured by the National Credit Union Administration, an agency of the federal government. Your IRA funds are separately insured up to $250,000. The NCUA is a federally insured deposit agency – keeping your money safe at the credit union.
2025 GMFCU Board of Directors
- David Schmid, Chairperson
(board member since 1988) - Connie Wepfer, Vice-Chairperson
(board member since 1993) - Mark Leahy, Treasurer
(board member since 1986) - Brad Pulaski, Secretary
(board member since 2015) - Robert Erbs, Director
(board member since 2018) - Amanda Shive, Director
(board member since 2023) - Taylor Stagg, Director
(board member since 2023)
2025 GMFCU Supervisory Committee
- Amanda Shive, Chairperson
- Clayton Kuhn
- Jeanette Turnbull
Supervisory Committee
The Supervisory Committee is looking for member volunteers to fill two positions. This committee makes, or causes to be made, the audits, and prepares and submits the written reports required by the Federal Credit Union Act and regulations. The committee works with an on-staff specialist that handles clerical, examinations and compliance monitoring as required to carry out its responsibilities. The Supervisory Committee will ensure the verification of member accounts of record with the financial officer and outside audit firm from time to time and not less frequently than as required by the Federal Credit Union Act and regulations.
If you are interested in being on the Supervisory Committee, the general oversight of your credit union and volunteer some time to your fellow members please visit Volunteer Opportunities Webpage. Please include in your email any information about yourself that you feel important for your credit union to know.
Thank you from the Board of Directors and Management.