Aligning Recruitment Efforts With Boardroom Value
A report from Quantum Governance reveals a gap between board recruitment priorities and the most valuable skills in governance.
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How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
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
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Andre Vygnansk
May 4, 2026
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The CXO of OUR Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Inna Sprague
May 4, 2026
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The CXO of Teachers FCU talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Kim Riley
May 4, 2026
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The CXO of Wright-Patt Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Ami Iceman Haueter
May 4, 2026
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The CXO of MSUFCU talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Jimmy Lovelace
May 4, 2026
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The CXO of Community First Credit Union of Florida talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
Reflections From NACUSO Reimagine 2026
April 30, 2026
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The annual conference offered insights on why service organizations remain a strategic asset for credit unions and how collaboration, AI, and advocacy are shaping what comes next.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
April 15, 2026
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Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
April 6, 2026
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As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.
All Eyes On AI
April 6, 2026
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Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
March 30, 2026
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By aligning governance, leadership, and day-to-day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Andre Vygnansk
The CXO of OUR Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Inna Sprague
The CXO of Teachers FCU talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Kim Riley
The CXO of Wright-Patt Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Ami Iceman Haueter
The CXO of MSUFCU talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Jimmy Lovelace
The CXO of Community First Credit Union of Florida talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
Reflections From NACUSO Reimagine 2026
The annual conference offered insights on why service organizations remain a strategic asset for credit unions and how collaboration, AI, and advocacy are shaping what ...
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become ...
All Eyes On AI
Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today's full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
By aligning governance, leadership, and day-to-day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union ...
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Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
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.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
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 Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
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.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
Omar Shalabi
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
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?
New Highs For Equity Markets Despite Iran And Oil Prices
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
New Graduates Face A Cautious Job-Hiring Landscape
Tony Waltrich
Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.
A Credit Union Journey Into Cryptocurrency And Stablecoins
Savana Morie
St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026