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Beyond Blaine: Retirement And Succession

In May 2016, industry maverick Jim Blaine announced his retirement from State Employees’ Credit Union. His successor, longtime SECU executive Mike Lord, was named soon after. In this ongoing series, CreditUnions.com details Blaine’s history with the credit union and the movement, how SECU arrived at a successor, and what’s next under Lord for the $30 billion institution.

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First South Financial’s Targeted Marketing Nets Big Returns

The Memphis credit union has improved retention, electronic services, and accounts per household by delivering the right messages to the right members.
Features

Beyond Blaine: Retirement And Succession

In May 2016, industry maverick Jim Blaine announced his retirement from State Employees’ Credit Union. His successor, longtime SECU executive Mike Lord, was named soon ...
Features

A Tool To Woo Potential Merger Partners

How Abbey Credit Union wowed a fellow local financial cooperative with forward-looking performance analysis.
Callahan Collections

How To Succeed At Wellness Programs

Credit unions in California and Vermont share how they help employees maintain healthy habits.
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A New Approach To Pay Scales At Member One FCU

The Virginia credit union changed its mortgage lending paradigm to accommodate members’ availability and interests.
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Shruti Miyashiro On Leadership

The head of Orange County’s Credit Union talks leadership, mentors, and recruiting — and retaining — the best associates for her team.
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How Credit Unions From The Big Apple To Silicon Valley Help Members Buy Homes

Down payment assistance, home-buyer education, and savings plans are among the tools used by New York University FCU and San Mateo Credit Union to put ...
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9 Best Practices To Operate Interactive Teller Machines

Rogue, Indiana Members, and Collins Community credit unions dish lessons learned from years of collective experience.
Industry Insights

The Driving Factors Of Average Member Relationship

For Long Beach Firemen’s Credit Union, real estate lending is driving its average member relationship.
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Tips To Build A Better Leasing Program

A Cleveland credit union is one of only seven of its size in the country that makes auto leases, and it does a lot of ...

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 the cooperative movement.

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