Judy Soules On Leadership
The CFO for One Credit Union in Vermont talks early lessons, inspiration, and hopes for the future.
The CFO for One Credit Union in Vermont talks early lessons, inspiration, and hopes for the future.
The head of Orange County’s Credit Union talks leadership, mentors, and recruiting — and retaining — the best associates for her team.
The CEO of DOLFCU talks about thinking differently, working collaboratively, and taking chances.
The senior vice president at Directions Credit Union discusses strategies for developing new managers and challenging senior executives to think differently in the face of disruptive change.
What do boards want from CEOs? Ask Ida Bowen, who served on the board of Deepwater Industries Federal Credit Union before becoming its CEO.
The CEO of Community Credit Union offers her view on adaptability, tough conversations, and industry needs.
The marketing director of Affinity Plus FCU talks about micromanaging, leadership vulnerability, and onboarding new members after the Ditch Your Bank campaign.
The chief financial officer of First Community in Texas talks about questioning authority, the regulatory environment, and the future of credit unions.
The vice president of human resources at SECU of Maryland shares insights on managing HR through organizational change, branch modernization, and shifts in brand and culture.
The senior human resources manager at Credit Union 1 in Alaska shares tips to work with an office full of millennials as well as a veteran perspective on hiring and firing.

New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.

For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.

People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.

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

A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.

Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.

Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.

Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.

After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.

The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.