Our History

Our story began in 1954, when W.D. Fussell, a business officer in Katy ISD, founded what would become our credit union. In those early days, Mr. Fussell served as Treasurer and kept our deposits in a shoebox in his desk. To fund our very first loan, we called a few members and asked them to make deposits, so we’d have enough money to lend—an early example of the teamwork and shared trust that still defines us today.

Originally, we were chartered as Tri‑County Teachers Credit Union, serving educators in Waller County, Fort Bend County, and Katy ISD. As we grew to serve a broader region, we changed our name to Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union to better reflect the 13‑county area we now call home. Our purpose has always been rooted in supporting educators. In the beginning, that meant helping newly hired teachers bridge the gap before receiving their first paycheck. As our communities grew, so did we. In 2013, we received approval for the most significant field‑of‑membership expansion since the 1960s, allowing us to serve individuals who live, work, worship, or attend school within the boundaries of 51 school districts.

What started with one small office in Katy has grown into a network of 12 branches across 13 counties, serving more than 65,000 members from College Station to Missouri City. Through every chapter of our history, our goals have remained the same: to stand beside our members with trust, service, and community at heart.