Dr. Robert Hull is a native of Lexington, Virginia. After obtaining his D.D.S. from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, he returned to his hometown and worked at his father’s dental practice before starting his own practice in 2006. “I came back home because I love this area,” Hull said. “I am happy to be a part of the lives of the people in this community – whether they have been here for generations or transplanted here to escape the city life.” Over the years, Dr. Hull has worked to fulfill his vision of providing quality dentistry as comfortably as possible through the use of modern techniques and technology. “Being in a small town isn’t always easy when it comes to specialty services,” Hull said. “People often have to travel quite a bit to see a specialist, so we try to minimize that need for patients.”

DCCU opened its Lexington Member Center in 2015. At the time, Dr. Hull was looking to refinance his current office space in the Magnolia Square office complex. Recognizing the importance of having a strong financial partner to support his growing practice, he did his due diligence by researching local financial institutions. “DCCU was new to the area at the time and they ultimately had the best rates compared to any other financial institution,” Hull said.  “That’s how my relationship with DCCU began and it has been a very positive experience ever since.”

Beyond rates, Dr. Hull lauds the personalized service he receives from DCCU. “Competitive rates are important, but it’s service that sets the foundation for relationship,” Hull said. “If I need anything, DCCU is eager to respond. They go out of their way to make sure I am in the best place to succeed. It makes a big difference.” Since starting his relationship with DCCU, that same level of service has been extended to his staff, who have also benefited from establishing a relationship with DCCU, whether through auto loans, home loans, home equity loans, or other financial products. 

In order to help financially empower his staff, Dr. Hull has also engaged with DCCU’s Community and Business Development team. They offer a workplace financial education program called DCCU at Work that provides free financial wellness training for local employers on a variety of topics such as building credit, developing a budget, investing for the future, and more. The program offers on-site training sessions as well as online resources that help participants manage their finances better, which ultimately helps reduce stress and sets them on a path to financial wellness. The sessions are customizable and built to suit the needs of the group. “We have a family relationship among our staff, and I want them to be successful,” Hull said. “My employees look forward to the DCCU at Work financial wellness workshops. DCCU takes complex topics and presents the information in a fun and non-intimidating way. These sessions have helped my staff learn how to make small steps to improve their financial awareness. I want to help them achieve their dreams and goals – and DCCU at Work has been a big help.”

Community involvement is another area where Dr. Hull and DCCU align. DCCU is a community credit union, active in the communities we serve through sponsorships, donations, and volunteerism. Dr. Hull has been the head coach for Rockbridge County High School’s Boys Lacrosse team for the last four years. “Because lacrosse is not a mainstream sport in this area like basketball, football, or baseball, we have no annual budget and have to fundraise to support the program,” Hull said. “We have to do more with less and try to help lower the threshold for these kids who may have trouble affording uniforms or equipment. I am appreciative of the relationships between DCCU and other local organizations that offer steady support so that we can maintain a successful program.” 

At DCCU, our focus is on helping to improve the financial wellness of our members and the communities we serve. In addition to offering competitive rates on our products, DCCU provides personalized service and financial education programs, all while supporting local organizations and programs that help make our community a better place. Dr. Hull initially engaged with DCCU to make smart business decisions for his practice, and over the years that relationship has deepened through partnerships to support the financial wellness of his staff and sponsorship of the local lacrosse team he coaches. “Because we share a dedication to areas that are important to us both, it made deepening the relationship with DCCU easier,” Hull said. “I relish the relationship I have with DCCU. I am very happy that you came into this area to afford us another viable banking option to help advance our close-knit community.”