EAST LANSING, Mich. - Financial Health Credit Union here said it will merge with Grand Rapids-based Bell Com Credit Union to form a new entity called Option 1 Credit Union. When the merger is completed Oct. 1, Option 1 will have $250 million in assets and serve 35,000 members spread over 11 counties. FHCU CEO JoAnne Fillwock will be president of the combined operation, while BCCU CEO will be CEO.
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