Mark Burgess On Leadership
Observational and listening skills honed through bird watching have helped the CEO of Credit Union 1 connect with people as well.
Observational and listening skills honed through bird watching have helped the CEO of Credit Union 1 connect with people as well.
After 25 years at FirstLight FCU, Margie Salazar has taken over the corner office. Now, she’s sharing her take on leadership, culture, and community.
The CEO of Lion’s Share FCU’s talks about asking questions, honing skills, and banning the “F” word.
Business and community development have transformed this new CEO into a listening leader.
Bob Falk joined Purdue Federal Credit Union ($1.8B, West Lafayette, IN) in August 2002 as the vice president of lending at what was then Purdue Employees FCU. He took the helm in 2008 and since then, the cooperative has rebranded, tripled in assets, doubled in staff size, and grown membership from 57,000 to more than
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 the future.
As the head of the Credit Union League of Connecticut, Bruce Adams helps credit unions balance priorities and staff members achieve their potential.
The veteran CEO guides DEI at a billion-dollar credit union.
The CEO of Leominster Credit Union talks about her first six months on the job and how her background in HR influences her management style.
The leader of Element FCU reflects on the CEO journey in these times of COVID-19.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

A pair of CDFI grants allowed the Florida-based credit union to help members restart their lives on the island or relocate to the United States.

From the boardroom to the branch floor, credit union leaders share thoughts on being different, embracing challenges, keeping mission top of mind, and more.

The right people in the right positions can make a meaningful difference in driving success and exploring opportunities.

The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence the cooperative movement.

Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.

Despite economic uncertainty, credit unions and their members are displaying resilience through methodical improvement.

Discover how two employee awards honor the Arizona credit union’s commitment to a team-first culture while boosting employee engagement and workplace culture.

AI is removing friction from financial decisions, giving consumers more control over their money and forcing banks and credit unions to compete on real value.

The organizational structures for the marketing teams at 3Rivers FCU and Leaders Credit Union couldn’t be more different, but they share a common goal.