CEO Interview: Looking for Impact
April 26, 2016
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David Mooney, a former JPMorganChase banker, talks about his work to convert United Airlines Employees CU to Alliant CU.
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A Lot of People Thought I was Nuts.
April 26, 2016
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After moving to a credit union one-third the size of his former bank, Richard Hurt was asked to take the credit union to the next level.
People Before Profits Turning a Normal Banking Process Upside Down
April 26, 2016
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You shouldn’t have to wait for your first million to see a decent return on your money, was the message of BECU’s ($7.6B, Seattle, WA) commercial to promote their Member Advantage and Early Saver Programs, for members younger than 18.
Darwinism vs. Intelligent Design
April 26, 2016
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According to Ed Callahan and Bucky Sebastian, the future share and direction of the credit union industry may lie in the hands of mid-sized credit union CEOs.
Four Ways that Neighborhood CU Grows Members
April 26, 2016
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After discussing Neighborhood CU’s community charter strategy, Mark Arnold, SVP, discusses the tactics used to grow members in this Part Two article.
DuPont Community Grows Credit Cards without Losing its Marbles
April 26, 2016
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DuPont Community Credit Union ($486m) had a goal of increasing credit card loans by $4.8 million in two months but surpassed it in only two weeks.
The Best Staff for the Job
April 26, 2016
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With more than 220 branches across the state of North Carolina, State Employees’ Credit Union has a workforce that tops 4,000 employees. The selection and training of employees is essential to SECU’s one-on-one approach with members.
Wright-Patt Credit Union to be Featured in Callahan Online Video Series
April 26, 2016
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Callahan & Associates is featuring Wright-Patt Credit Union in the next quarterly issue and online video exclusive of Credit Union Strategy and Performance (CUSP). The credit union is being recognized for its success in branding/differentiation.
How Will Changes to Federal Student Loan Programs Affect Credit Unions?
April 26, 2016
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Earlier in 2009, President Obama introduced his 2010 budget overview, which included plans to dramatically overhaul the current student loan financing system. To understand the impact of this proposed change on natural person credit unions involved in FFELP lending, Callahan’s Dane Coalson interviewed Mike Long, EVP& CCO of University of Wisconsin CU (UWCU).
Credit Union Strategy & Performance Interview: Accentuating the Positive
April 26, 2016
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We sat down with Karl Murphy, CEO of Firstlight FCU to discuss how his credit union is positioning itself to deal with the adverse circumstances that many credit unions find themselves in today.
CEO Interview: Looking for Impact
David Mooney, a former JPMorganChase banker, talks about his work to convert United Airlines Employees CU to Alliant CU.
A Lot of People Thought I was Nuts.
After moving to a credit union one-third the size of his former bank, Richard Hurt was asked to take the credit union to the next ...
People Before Profits Turning a Normal Banking Process Upside Down
You shouldn't have to wait for your first million to see a decent return on your money, was the message of BECU's ($7.6B, Seattle, WA) ...
Darwinism vs. Intelligent Design
According to Ed Callahan and Bucky Sebastian, the future share and direction of the credit union industry may lie in the hands of mid-sized credit ...
Four Ways that Neighborhood CU Grows Members
After discussing Neighborhood CU's community charter strategy, Mark Arnold, SVP, discusses the tactics used to grow members in this Part Two article.
DuPont Community Grows Credit Cards without Losing its Marbles
DuPont Community Credit Union ($486m) had a goal of increasing credit card loans by $4.8 million in two months but surpassed it in only two ...
The Best Staff for the Job
With more than 220 branches across the state of North Carolina, State Employees’ Credit Union has a workforce that tops 4,000 employees. The selection and ...
Wright-Patt Credit Union to be Featured in Callahan Online Video Series
Callahan & Associates is featuring Wright-Patt Credit Union in the next quarterly issue and online video exclusive of Credit Union Strategy and Performance (CUSP). The ...
How Will Changes to Federal Student Loan Programs Affect Credit Unions?
Earlier in 2009, President Obama introduced his 2010 budget overview, which included plans to dramatically overhaul the current student loan financing system. To understand the ...
Credit Union Strategy & Performance Interview: Accentuating the Positive
We sat down with Karl Murphy, CEO of Firstlight FCU to discuss how his credit union is positioning itself to deal with the adverse circumstances ...
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