Make a Difference in Your Workplace
Are you interested in adding another great feature to your employee benefits package at no cost to you? Partner with Pelican and offer your employees access to the best in financial products and services, unmatched member service, FREE one-on-one credit counseling, and more.
Why partner with Pelican?
Partnering with Pelican is free!
It’s a great addition to your employee benefits package at no cost to you! As your partner, we will:
Host Virtual or On-Site Wellness Workshops
We bring free, educational workshops to your workplace at your convenience.
Put the Spotlight on Your Company
We publish in-depth articles and videos that tell your company’s story on our blog, Pelican State of Mind, and YouTube channel.
Provide HSA Set Up
We can host the Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) of your employees who become members of Pelican at no cost to your organization!
Support Your Events
We take great pride in the communities we serve. We’d love the opportunity to be involved with your events.
Bring the Credit Union to You
We'll answer questions, open new memberships, initiate loan applications, and more on-site at your workplace.
This is a partnership, and we want to support your staff!
Here's what we can offer your employees:
Free Credit Counseling
Our Nationally Certified Credit Counselors can equip your team with the tools to make sound financial decisions.
Relationship-Based Lending
We look at the big picture and consider the entire credit history.
Access to Innovative Account Services
We provide user-friendly and hassle-free access to your employees' accounts—online and on the go.
Convenient Locations
Dispersed throughout Louisiana, a Pelican branch is close by and ready to serve you and your employees.
Youth & Teen Accounts
Our Team Pelican Youth Account pays for good grades and can even be linked to a checking account that helps teach money management skills.
Brandon Foster
Southwest Louisiana
My passion is nurturing existing/potential business partnerships within the community by highlighting all the benefits that Pelican has to offer. My knowledge of Pelican’s amazing products and services has allowed me to elevate the lives of the employees within those partnerships.
Contact:
bfoster@pelicanstatecu.com
(225) 408-6211
Ed Freundlich
Central Louisiana
When was the last time you enjoyed meeting with a company rep? Well, you’ve got me right here in Central Louisiana! From Concordia Parish to Vernon Parish—and everywhere in between—I’ve built a reputation of taking care of my Pelican partners. I love to laugh and enjoy the day with who I'm visiting.
Contact:
efreundlich@pelicanstatecu.com
(225) 408-6310
James Miles
North Louisiana
Attentiveness to the needs of my partnered organizations has allowed me to develop sound relationships that fuel positive workplace cultures. My goal is to incorporate the knowledge of Pelican’s great products and services within all areas of my communication.
Contact:
jmiles@pelicanstatecu.com
(225) 408-6338
Chaselan Eames
Greater Baton Rouge
My communication and interpersonal skills will help develop and maintain relationships with employers in Zachary, Jackson, and Denham Springs. I aim to ensure these businesses receive the best possible experience as Pelican Partners.
Contact:
ceames@pelicanstatecu.com
(225) 408-6239
Danielle Gueho
Greater Baton Rouge
With over 20 years of experience in hospitality, my passion is to help all Pelican members and partners reach their financial goals. I am here to help you and your employees reach their goals with our awesome products and services!
Contact:
dgueho@pelicanstatecu.com
(225) 408-6389
Ashley Reed
Southwest Louisiana
With 10 years of experience in Public Relations and Media here in Lake Charles, the SWLA community feels like family to me! Volunteering and Community Relations are passions of mine. I am so excited to work with you to bring the best financial services to your employees, and to work together on your community projects!
Contact:
areed@pelicanstatecu.com
(225) 408-6400
Daryl Ferrara
Southeast Louisiana
Being in the banking industry for over 20 years allows me the experience and knowledge to educate members on our products and services. I'm excited to continue developing relationships with our business partners and their employees
Contact:
dferrara@pelicanstatecu.com
(225) 408-6105
Brandon Foster
Southwest Louisiana
My passion is nurturing existing/potential business partnerships within the community by highlighting all the benefits that Pelican has to offer. My knowledge of Pelican’s amazing products and services has allowed me to elevate the lives of the employees within those partnerships.
Contact:
bfoster@pelicanstatecu.com
(225) 408-6211
Ed Freundlich
Central Louisiana
When was the last time you enjoyed meeting with a company rep? Well, you’ve got me right here in Central Louisiana! From Concordia Parish to Vernon Parish—and everywhere in between—I’ve built a reputation of taking care of my Pelican partners. I love to laugh and enjoy the day with who I'm visiting.
Contact:
efreundlich@pelicanstatecu.com
(225) 408-6310
James Miles
North Louisiana
Attentiveness to the needs of my partnered organizations has allowed me to develop sound relationships that fuel positive workplace cultures. My goal is to incorporate the knowledge of Pelican’s great products and services within all areas of my communication.
Contact:
jmiles@pelicanstatecu.com
(225) 408-6338
Chaselan Eames
Greater Baton Rouge
My communication and interpersonal skills will help develop and maintain relationships with employers in Zachary, Jackson, and Denham Springs. I aim to ensure these businesses receive the best possible experience as Pelican Partners.
Contact:
ceames@pelicanstatecu.com
(225) 408-6239
Danielle Gueho
Greater Baton Rouge
With over 20 years of experience in hospitality, my passion is to help all Pelican members and partners reach their financial goals. I am here to help you and your employees reach their goals with our awesome products and services!
Contact:
dgueho@pelicanstatecu.com
(225) 408-6389
Ashley Reed
Southwest Louisiana
With 10 years of experience in Public Relations and Media here in Lake Charles, the SWLA community feels like family to me! Volunteering and Community Relations are passions of mine. I am so excited to work with you to bring the best financial services to your employees, and to work together on your community projects!
Contact:
areed@pelicanstatecu.com
(225) 408-6400
Daryl Ferrara
Southeast Louisiana
Being in the banking industry for over 20 years allows me the experience and knowledge to educate members on our products and services. I'm excited to continue developing relationships with our business partners and their employees
Contact:
dferrara@pelicanstatecu.com
(225) 408-6105
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SCHEDULE AN ON-SITE OR VIRTUAL VISIT
As a Pelican partner, you are our priority. We're here and happy to help with all of your organization's needs!
SCHEDULE A MEETING
We're able to meet with you one-on-one, either in-person or virtually, at your convenience!
REQUEST A VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Our credit counselors are available to host Financial Wellness Workshops on a multitude of topics, virtually or in-person!
FIND A LOCATION
With 17 Pelican branches dispersed throughout Louisiana and over 5,500 Shared Branches nationwide, top-notch member service is always close by!
