What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer
Kelli Wisner-Frank serves as the linchpin between finance and innovation at Community Choice Credit Union, aligning automation, smarter processes, and cost discipline to turn front-line
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6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.
Credit Unions Steady The Wheel In A Wobbly Year
November 24, 2025
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Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.
Trendwatch 3Q25
November 18, 2025
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Join Callahan and guests as we breakdown credit union trends in 3Q25
Forward Guidance Less Clear After October Rate Cut
November 18, 2025
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
CreditUnions.com Top Picks For 2025
November 17, 2025
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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.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q25
November 11, 2025
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Despite economic uncertainty, credit unions and their members are displaying resilience through methodical improvement.
How 2 Marketing Teams Organize For Impact
November 10, 2025
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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.
CECL Common Challenges
November 5, 2025
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Join Empyrean as they break down the most pressing CECL pain points — what frustrates bankers, what auditors scrutinize, and what regulators are asking.
Wright-Patt Turns Purpose Into Property For First-Time Homebuyers
October 27, 2025
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The Ohio credit union’s Sunshine Community Fund is backing new homes in Dayton, combining financial support, education, and cross-team collaboration to empower first-time buyers.
Guidance For Credit Unions Providing Medicare And ACA To Senior Members
October 27, 2025
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Healthcare coverage and education is a natural extension of the service and advocacy credit unions already provide.
Can Credit Union Performance Data Predict A World Series Victory?
October 22, 2025
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When the postseason heats up, Callanan lets credit union balance sheets take a swing at the 2025 fall classic.
Credit Unions Steady The Wheel In A Wobbly Year
Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.
Trendwatch 3Q25
Join Callahan and guests as we breakdown credit union trends in 3Q25
CreditUnions.com Top Picks For 2025
The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence ...
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q25
Despite economic uncertainty, credit unions and their members are displaying resilience through methodical improvement.
How 2 Marketing Teams Organize For Impact
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.
CECL Common Challenges
Join Empyrean as they break down the most pressing CECL pain points — what frustrates bankers, what auditors scrutinize, and what regulators are asking.
Wright-Patt Turns Purpose Into Property For First-Time Homebuyers
The Ohio credit union’s Sunshine Community Fund is backing new homes in Dayton, combining financial support, education, and cross-team collaboration to empower first-time buyers.
Guidance For Credit Unions Providing Medicare And ACA To Senior Members
Healthcare coverage and education is a natural extension of the service and advocacy credit unions already provide.
Can Credit Union Performance Data Predict A World Series Victory?
When the postseason heats up, Callanan lets credit union balance sheets take a swing at the 2025 fall classic.
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Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
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.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
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.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
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.
A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines
Aaron Passman
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.
Connection And Caring Matter As Much As Knowledge And Resources
Chris Howard
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.
Forward Guidance Less Clear After October Rate Cut