Brent Rempe On Leadership
From classrooms to credit unions, Brent Rempe’s approach as CEO at First Alliance Credit Union blends education, service, and purpose-driven leadership.
From classrooms to credit unions, Brent Rempe’s approach as CEO at First Alliance Credit Union blends education, service, and purpose-driven leadership.
A midyear look back at how credit unions are lifting up their communities in ways that go beyond just banking.
To celebrate Mortgage Week, CreditUnions.com revisits a curated selection of strategic blueprints, marketing inspiration, and operational playbooks that deserve another moment in the spotlight.
A two-pronged testing process at TruStone Financial ensures a seamless member experience as the credit union rolls out new digital tools.
A longstanding program that spotlights small businesses and local organizations deepens ties and reinforces the credit union’s commitment to community prosperity.
Diverse job titles and responsibilities are helping leading institutions leverage data to make better decisions.
Wings Financial’s member-focused approach to lending helps it tackle high mortgage rates.
Affinity Plus builds member engagement by focusing equally on a modern brick-and-mortar network plus the latest technologies for members and staff alike.
Jeanne D’Arc and Affinity Plus are driving financial wellness for staff with initiatives like emergency savings accounts and an employee-only branch.

How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.

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

How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.

Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.

RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.

Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.

Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.

Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.

Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?

Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?