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The only Owner’s Rep serving Banks and Credit Unions
Serving the Financial Industry with the design, bid and build of new Headquarters, Branches and Renovations throughout the country.
We’re on your side.
We are not just experienced financial institution executives. We are not just builders. We are an elite team combining the best of both.
You have a financial institution to lead and manage. We support your internal team as your Owner’s Representative, and represent only you. We sit on your side of the table and bring our national expertise to bear on your project.
DN Branch 360
Structure First looks forward to presenting this "one of a kind" solution to financial institutions throughout the country via our exciting partnership with Diebold Nixdorf.
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By working with an Owner’s Representative versus a Design/Build company, our model saves you an average of 20% or more. No embellishment!
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Project Update: We’re Open!
Neil was honored to attend the soft opening of EPIC Federal Credit Union’s stunning new 6,880 sq. ft. branch and operations center, which officially opened its doors this week in Covington, LA. This fabulous facility is sure to be welcomed by members and the community alike.
As always, it was a pleasure to work with Kern Architects and Voelkel McWilliams Construction, LLC.
It was truly an honor to serve as Owner’s Representative on behalf of this exciting project. As always, we remain On Your Side!
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Flashback to 2018, Ned Compton and Neil Kool, Co-Founders of Structure First, which is so honored to be celebrating our banner 15th Anniversary this year!
Structure First, the only Owner’s Representative serving Banks and Credit Unions
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Neil had a great time chatting with CESO, INC. Program Director Joe Youst at today`s seminar during Shop! Marketplace, the premier trade event where retail design and in-store experience professionals come together to explore the latest products and solutions that are elevating the in-store shopper experience. Thank you for including us, CESO!
Structure First, the only Owner’s Representative serving Banks and Credit Unions
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THIS WEEK: Join us for an in-person conversation as Neil sits down with CESO, INC. Program Director Joe Youst to examine how financial institutions are adapting retail design strategies to evolving customer expectations and behaviors. The program is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 10 a.m. CT, in New Orleans, LA, at Shop! Marketplace, the premier trade event where retail design and in-store experience professionals come together to explore the latest products and solutions that are elevating the in-store shopper experience.
Structure First, the only Owner’s Representative serving Banks and Credit Unions
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Happy Anniversary! It was truly an honor to serve as Owner`s Representative on behalf of River Valley Credit Union`s new 2,500 sq-ft branch, which opened in May 2025 in Middletown, OH. We wish you continued success with this beautiful facility.
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Breaking bread on the Disney Boardwalk with our friends from EPIC Federal Credit Union following a great day at NACUSO’s annual #Reimagine2026, which is being held in Lake Buena Vista, FL, April 27-30.
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In the Field: Eric Corti is on the ground in Hawaii with Diebold Nixdorf Director of Design Doug Diehl as they meet with clients to discuss our DN Branch 360 program.
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Let the good times roll! What a great end to a great day at NACUSO’s annual #Reimagine2026, which is being held in Lake Buena Vista, FL, April 27-30.
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