At The Intersection Of Business And Technology
BECU’s head of Internet talks strategy and skill set in a changing financial services environment.
BECU’s head of Internet talks strategy and skill set in a changing financial services environment.
In this Q&A with Rick Heldebrant, the CEO of Star One Credit Union discusses how the credit union takes the long view in its aim to retain members.
Staffing costs are a typical credit union’s largest operating expense; therefore, tracking the performance of the workforce is crucial.
These tactical approaches to products, channels, vendor management, employee engagement, and compliance keep BECU moving forward year after year.
CEO Benson Porter and board member Porsche Everson discuss how BECU attracts and keeps cooperative governance talent.
BECU knows what goes around comes around. That’s why it’s emphasizing good planning over good fortune, strategy over scale, and the needs of the many over the demands of a few.
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A look at the employee culture at Member One, where staffers work hard, play hard, and have a variety of activities in between.
A visual breakdown of the credit union industry’s mindset for the year ahead.
For 21 quarters, Callahan & Associates has offered lessons and best practices through the Anatomy Of A Credit Union series. Here’s an update on six reader favorites.
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.

A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.

Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.

MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.

Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.

The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.

Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.

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.