CEO Onboarding: Jenny Vipperman, ORNL FCU
The first-time CEO leans on her experience, her network, and, last but hardly least, her talented staff to chart the future for the East Tennessee cooperative.
The first-time CEO leans on her experience, her network, and, last but hardly least, her talented staff to chart the future for the East Tennessee cooperative.
With all external-facing roles reporting to a central officer, teams are focusing less on function and more on members.
Certified staff members provide personalized guidance and coaching at the California cooperative.
At Langley FCU, a designated role monitors member feedback and works across the organization to ensure the credit union meets expectations.
The Michigan-based cooperative is finalizing its acquisition of a community bank with West Palm Beach locations.
A new designation is helping Landings Credit Union better serve a population projected to grow in coming years.
Will it be the D-Backs or Rangers in this year’s Fall Classic? Callahan’s credit union data could have the answer.
A training program from Associated Credit Union clears a pathway from class to career.
A new program from American 1 Credit Union doesn’t let the lack of a credit score become an unsurmountable speed bump.
Checking and certificate accounts raise cash for lending and support liquidity needs at Credit Union West and Texas Trust.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.

Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.

Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.

Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.

After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.

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

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

How a novel 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.