A Lot of People Thought I was Nuts.
After moving to a credit union one-third the size of his former bank, Richard Hurt was asked to take the credit union to the next level.
After moving to a credit union one-third the size of his former bank, Richard Hurt was asked to take the credit union to the next level.
Wide experience in various for-profit financial institutions allowed Simone
Lagomarsino a broad perspective on credit union strategy and tactics.
You shouldn’t have to wait for your first million to see a decent return on your money, was the message of BECU’s ($7.6B, Seattle, WA) commercial to promote their Member Advantage and Early Saver Programs, for members younger than 18.
With a dedication to its members and to the spirit of family, Affinity Plus has made giving back a major priority. With a dual-marketing strategy, Affinity is learning from both its local and national partnerships.
According to Ed Callahan and Bucky Sebastian, the future share and direction of the credit union industry may lie in the hands of mid-sized credit union CEOs.
In Part 2 of this series we explore the performance of credit unions with incentive programs. Is there a correlation between staff incentives and operational results?
Strategic planning has become an important initiative by credit union executives to plan for future success and remain competitive.
After discussing Neighborhood CU’s community charter strategy, Mark Arnold, SVP, discusses the tactics used to grow members in this Part Two article.
Using the benefit of hindsight, one credit union shares its steps to a successful data processor conversion.
Many credit unions just issue a debit card to their members with a checking account. Learn how Patriot FCU, University FCU and Citibank structure their programs.

When money stops making sense, people suffer a crisis of financial confidence. Now’s the time to reconnect with members to help them establish long-term stability.

From the teller line to the corner office, CEO Cheryl Sio’s story spans five decades of industry transformation and enduring leadership lessons.

Structured protection strategies provide potentially higher long-term total returns than bonds while muting the volatility and downside risk traditionally associated with equities.

The CEO of Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union highlights how active listening and lessons from the basket court shape a culture of inclusive banking that serves members and employees.

A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.

Four executives share how they are skilling up and soothing nerves as they navigate the AI revolution in real time.

The future of leadership starts now. This week, CreditUnions.com is diving into the strategies shaping tomorrow’s talent: from a bold overhaul of succession planning to how credit unions are tackling the AI skills gap.

Assessing skills gaps among leaders and providing time to complete training are major hurdles today, but strong leadership development strategies are essential in building a future-ready credit union.

A report from Quantum Governance reveals a gap between board recruitment priorities and the most valuable skills in governance.

Fair, transparent succession helps credit unions strengthen board effectiveness, align leadership with strategy, and safeguard member value.