Michigan credit union, after acquiring local bank, rebrands Tampa Bay branches

Five former Pilot Bank locations have reopened under the Lake Michigan Credit Union banner.

By Brian Hartz
| 1:15 p.m. March 22, 2023
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Lake Michigan Credit Union entered the Tampa Bay market in 2021 when it acquired Pilot Bank, continuing a trend of credit unions buying banks.

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Lake Michigan Credit Union has rebranded five former Pilot Bank branches in the Tampa Bay area.

According to a news release, the branches are located at 17635 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in New Tampa, 408 S. MacDill Ave. in South Tampa, 5140 E. Fowler Ave. in Temple Terrace, 12471 W. Linebaugh Ave. in Westchase and 2180 Fourth St. N. in St. Petersburg.

LMCU, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, acquired Tampa-based Pilot Bancshares, the parent company of Pilot Bank and the National Aircraft Finance Co., in 2021.