(Woodbury, MN – January 10, 2020) Nicole (Nikki) Carter has been promoted to branch manager and leader of Ideal Credit Union’s Eagan office. Carter will coordinate branch operations and take an active role in the Eagan community. Prior to her promotion, Carter served as Supervisor of Cash Services at Ideal’s Woodbury branch.

She has also worked as an IRA Specialist, Tartan Student Branch Advisor, Contact Center representative, teller and in Special Accounts. Carter joined the Ideal team in 2002 and has 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. The Eagan office is located at 3225 Denmark Avenue, next to Home Depot.

Carter is a regular volunteer at the credit union’s Second Harvest Heartland packing nights and Ideal CU-sponsored MN Brain Tumor 5K events. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, being at her cabin and spending time with family and friends.

“Nikki is a seasoned professional who brings a wealth of member and cash services experience and knowledge to her new position as branch manager,” said Brian Sherrick, Ideal CU President/CEO. “As team leader, she will work with her staff to build meaningful relationships, identify members’ goals and needs and make appropriate Ideal CU product and service recommendations. We know she will continue to put our members first.”

Founded in 1926, Ideal Credit Union is a member owned financial institution that is dedicated to providing financial services driven by a sincere and personal interest in the needs of our employees, members and community. Ideal CU offers a complete range of services, including a full suite of digital banking products, savings, checking, loans, mortgage products, exclusive VIP member payback, business services, investment services and more. Offices are located in Eagan, Hugo, Inver Grove Heights, North St. Paul, Stillwater and Woodbury. Visit idealcu.com for details and directions. Ideal has been voted “Best Credit Union in the East Metro” three years in a row by readers of the Stillwater Gazette and was named a 2018 Star Tribune Top 150 Workplace. Equal Housing Lender.