Insights From The Outside: Nick Riegal
The new senior vice president of marketing at Ascend FCU uses his unconventional experience to break through messaging barriers with a reinvigorated brand campaign to shake things up.
The new senior vice president of marketing at Ascend FCU uses his unconventional experience to break through messaging barriers with a reinvigorated brand campaign to shake things up.
Bay FCU’s Brooke Morley improves communication and collaboration across departments to offer members the products they want and need.
Two high-performing credit unions break down their approach to FHA lending, offering real-world insights on staffing, servicing, technology, and member impact.
CEO Jason M. Osterhage shares what happened when his organization adopted board term limits and reckoned with the downstream implications.
This installment of “CEO Onboarding” touches base with an industry veteran to discuss starting out young in the credit union movement and being present for members’ milestone moments.
Three more credit union chiefs with tech backgrounds show how they adapt and innovate – and how other cooperatives can, too.
Credit union chiefs with tech backgrounds show how they adapt and innovate – and how other cooperatives can, too.
The New Hampshire cooperative recently launched Service Ventures, an independent investment arm that aims to work with startups that share a commitment to operational efficiency and member experience.
Long-rumored economic headwinds came to fruition in the second quarter of 2025. The job market stalled and tariff-driven inflation creeped up, creating a double whammy for Americans and credit union members. Now as much as ever, credit unions must strive to make a difference in the lives of everyday Americans. Understanding the credit union landscape
Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.

Four executives share how they are skilling up and soothing nerves as they navigate the AI revolution in real time.

The future of leadership starts now. This week, CreditUnions.com is diving into the strategies shaping tomorrow’s talent: from a bold overhaul of succession planning to how credit unions are tackling the AI skills gap.

Assessing skills gaps among leaders and providing time to complete training are major hurdles today, but strong leadership development strategies are essential in building a future-ready credit union.

A report from Quantum Governance reveals a gap between board recruitment priorities and the most valuable skills in governance.

Fair, transparent succession helps credit unions strengthen board effectiveness, align leadership with strategy, and safeguard member value.

The California cooperative moves beyond the 9-box to identify skills, gaps, and opportunities to prepare leaders for what’s next.

The right tools and consistent approach make succession planning simpler for credit union leaders and board members.

CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what’s in store for the future.

A national leader in urban agriculture shows how front-line insights drive real local impact — and why credit union branches are perfectly positioned to do the same.

Kirtland Credit Union’s five-tiered scoring system and rigorous approval process might look like red tape, but it’s streamlining resource allocation and improving efficiency for credit union for growth.
Board Term Limits Drive Mature Decisions At Everwise Credit Union