Rebecca Wessler
Rebecca Wessler is an editorial consultant and former editor-in-chief for Callahan & Associates. She works with Callahan’s team of writers and freelancers in their goal of creating actionable content for web, print, and research reports. Rebecca has more than 20 years of experience covering business and finance, ranging from a local business magazine in Kansas City, MO, to a niche newsletter for Dow Jones. She’s held a senior editorial role at Callahan for more than 10 years and works across the company to ensure the voice of Callahan reflects that of credit unions everywhere.
A Midwest native, Rebecca earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in psychology and sociology and a Master of Arts degree in journalism from the University of Missouri, Columbia. In addition to Missouri and DC, Rebecca has lived in Matamoros, Mexico; La Paz, Bolivia; and Berlin, Germany. You can find her today in Johannesburg, South Africa. Send her an email below or find her on Twitter @CreditUnionsRW.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2015
Third quarter performance data showcases credit union successes in lending and shares.
Leaning Into Loans
This week, CreditUnions.com looks at popular credit union lending strategies, from decentralized lending across hundreds of branches to a member business loan program 10 years ...
Outsource, Insource, Or Something In-Between?
As the business model of credit unions evolves, leaders must decide how to allocate resources and where to invest time, money, and people.
Make The Most Of Mortgages
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Mobile, Mobile, Everywhere
As smartphones grow in sophistication, the nearly two-thirds of Americans who own one expect greater utility. This is especially evident in the evolution of mobile ...
A Better Internal Service Structure
Credit unions that encourage greater employee engagement and transparent communication can optimize their institutional culture and strengthen employee ties.
A Cooperative Foundation
This week, CreditUnions.com looks at strategies to fund charitable causes, expand philanthropic missions, and support community causes.
Social Media Mavens
There might be no "best" way to use social media channels, but this week, CreditUnions.com highlights some of the more successful best practices and interesting ...
Money In The (Credit Union)
The industry is posting record lending growth, and credit unions are increasing deposits to even out the balance sheet. See how this week on CreditUnions.com.
Paying Dividends
Paying a patronage dividend helps engender loyalty among a credit union's membership and strengthens its brand in the community.