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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 training of employees is essential to SECU’s one-on-one approach with members.

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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 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).

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Governance With A New CEO

As the incoming leader of Langley Federal Credit Union, Tom Ryan helped his board strike the balance between embracing historic practices and plotting future improvements.

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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 ...
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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 ...
Features

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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Preserving a SEG Niche While Expanding to the Underserved

LCFCU works with various groups and resources to chart a course for the future.
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‘Learning a New Language’: Combining Credit Union Cultures in a Merger

Combining cultures can be the sticking point for many merger talks. United Federal used strategic leadership and guidance to blend two organizations into a cohesive ...
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CEO Interview: Acting Boldly In Good Times

Backed by record-setting financials but with low member growth, Pete Sainato, CEO of Justice FCU, is instigating a program of significantly boosting return and value ...
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Leadership Development By Design

Planning ahead both retains talent and eases the transition when a talented manager leaves.
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How To Build A Staff Centered On Sales

Deb Vollmer, vice president of branch services at Langley FCU, discusses the credit union’s new leadership structure, building a sales culture, and hiring best practices.
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Governance With A New CEO

As the incoming leader of Langley Federal Credit Union, Tom Ryan helped his board strike the balance between embracing historic practices and plotting future improvements.
Features

How 2 Credit Unions Became Leaders In Member Growth

A big Indiana credit union offers high rates to savers while a small Virginia credit union charges ahead with a community charter.
Membership And Annual Member Growth, 06.30.25

2 Hot Takes On Member Growth

Member growth is slowing. What can credit unions do about it? Callahan experts explore how purpose and financial wellbeing might be the key to sustainable member growth.

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