E.C. Harrison
E.C. Harrison is a freelance writer for Callahan & Associates. With more than 25 years of experience in writing and editing, he has spent most of his career helping readers understand the latest developments in technology, financial services, and government affairs. He has previously served as a newspaper writer and editor, magazine editor, book editor, speechwriter, and digital marketing manager.
E.C. has received numerous awards for public service, news writing, technology research papers, and marketing/advertising material. A native of South Carolina, he holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of South Carolina, where he specialized in creative writing and minored in news-editorial journalism.
Inclusive Lending For First-Time Homebuyers Turns Dreams Into Reality
E.C. Harrison
June 6, 2022
A program at Carolina Foothills FCU targets low-income borrowers with flexible underwriting practices, financial education, and partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit groups.
5 Tips For Navigating NCAA Player Sponsorships
E.C. Harrison
March 23, 2022
Name, image, and likeness (NIL) contracts are still new, but three intrepid credit unions share best practices and lessons learned about building relationships with college ...
Kent Oram On Leadership
E.C. Harrison
March 14, 2022
The CEO of Idaho Central Credit Union, one of the fastest-growing credit unions in the country, shares insights on leading through change and planning for ...
Organizational Structures And Today’s Credit Union: A View From The Top
E.C. Harrison
February 28, 2022
There’s no question the C-suite is growing. In recent years, specialized roles such a chief risk officer, chief experience officer, chief digital officer, chief strategy ...
10 Ways VSECU Embraces Community Impact
E.C. Harrison
January 10, 2022
VSECU participates in a number of programs to improve the lives of the members and communities it serves. Serious support for a range of groups ...
VSECU At-A-Glance
E.C. Harrison
January 10, 2022
Five graphs that dive into the financial performance of the Green Mountain State cooperative.
Then And Now: The COVID Crisis For VSECU
E.C. Harrison
January 10, 2022
Inside the cooperative's pandemic response effort and remote working strategy.
VSECU Eyes A Green Future In Vermont
E.C. Harrison
January 10, 2022
Sandwiched between New York, New Hampshire, and Canada, Vermont embraces a fiercely independent spirit that dates back to the 1770s when Ethan Allen’s Green Mountain ...
The Budding Cannabis Market In The Green Mountain State
E.C. Harrison
January 10, 2022
After stepping up to serve medical marijuana dispensaries, VSECU is positioned to lead the state in banking services for an explosion in recreational sales.
The Brave New World Of Green Lending
E.C. Harrison
January 10, 2022
Energy efficiency loans, zero-carbon goals, underwriting, and strategic partnerships drive lending growth at VSECU.