Industry Press
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LAFCU Expands Marketing, Creative and Community Engagement Team With Promotions And New Hire
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is enhancing its marketing, creative and community engagement capabilities with the promotions of longtime leader Kellie Swiger to head of creative and Tanya Griffin to community financial education and executive assistant, as well as the addition of Ally Hall as digital and graphic designer.
Vizo Financial’s January 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we provide a wide array of educational conferences, workshops and webinars. Our educational webinars and events in January 2026 cover a variety topics including BSA/AML compliance training, ACH, and mobile deposit capture risk management and compliance.
SchoolsFirst FCU Spreads Holiday Cheer at Rady Children’s Health
A team of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union employees sponsored a holiday gift giving opportunity for Rady Children’s Health in Orange County on December 18.
Los Angeles Mid-City Branch Extends SchoolsFirst FCU’s Footprint to 72 Branches in California
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opened it 72nd Branch in Los Angeles on December 22.
ICUL Names Congressman Darin LaHood as 2025 Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion
The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) today announced Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-16) as its first Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion, recognizing his leadership and advocacy for credit unions and their members. As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. LaHood has supported key policies impacting more than 300,000 credit union members in
SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant to Feeding the Carolinas to Support Expanded Food Access During Holiday Season
SECU Foundation is pleased to announce a $500,000 grant to Feeding the Carolinas to help address widespread food insecurity and the increased demand on food banks across North Carolina.
Corporate Central Promotes Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists
Corporate Central is excited to announce the promotion of Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists, recognizing their exceptional commitment to delivering outstanding service and enhancing the overall member experience. In their new roles, Randall and Dohm will be instrumental in shaping how members interact with Corporate Central, addressing complex needs, and leading
BCU Named A Computerworld 2026 Best Place To Work In IT
BCU has been ranked No. 2 among small organizations on Foundry’s Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT. This recognition highlights BCU’s belief that taking care of our people leads to better experiences for our members. From flexible work arrangements and inclusive culture to professional development and fun onsite perks, the Credit Union committed
ALM First Promotes Sherwin to Principal, Adds New Role for Haley
Dallas, Texas – ALM First recently promoted Ryan Sherwin to Principal and named current Chief Investment Officer, Jason Haley, President of ALM First Financial Advisors, LLC, the firm’s SEC-registered investment adviser (RIA) subsidiary.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 19, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
For Immediate Release – Millennium Corporate Credit Union Appoints Haley DaVee as President/CEO
Wichita, KS, December 19, 2025. Millennium Corporate Credit Union announced today the appointment of Haley DaVee as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. A highly respected leader within the credit union movement, DaVee brings deep industry expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and a proven commitment to strengthening organizations that serve credit unions and their
SECU Contributes $125,000 to Support Hunger Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has provided a $125,000 donation to MANNA FoodBank to support hunger relief efforts in Western North Carolina, a region still recovering and rebuilding more than a year after Hurricane Helene.
Appli Makes First Donations Through Data for Dogs Initiative, Supporting Ten No-Kill Animal Shelters
Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced its first round of donations through its Data for Dogs initiative, supporting ten no-kill animal shelters across the country based on the volume of financial calculations processed through its platform. The donations were tied to more than $1.2 billion in
SchoolsFirst FCU Expands Financial Planning Services for Members and Educators Across California
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union announced that its Third-Party Administrator (TPA) affiliate, SchoolsFirst Plan Administration, LLC, successfully onboarded a number of new school districts in California in 2025, greatly expanding its presence into new regions. As a TPA, SchoolsFirst Plan Administration helps school districts with IRS plan compliance, education and customized personal financial advice.
LGE Foundation donates $389,598 to local nonprofits; Surpasses $3 million lifetime giving milestone
On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $389,598 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit Union’s annual celebration breakfast. This year’s donations brought the LGE Foundation’s lifetime giving total to over $3 million, marking an impactful milestone in LGE’s commitment to the metro Atlanta and northwest Georgia communities.
C.A.R.E.S. in Action: Peach State FCU Completes Successful Toys for Tots Drive
Peach State FCU recently completed a successful toy drive in support of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Every year, the credit union invites members and staff to donate new, unwrapped toys and bring them to one of its branch locations. This year’s drive comes at a time when many families across Georgia and
CES Credit Union Appoints Mike Copley as President/CEO
Mount Vernon, OH, November 21, 2025. CES Credit Union has selected Mike Copley as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Copley, who has been a key leader at CES for more than a decade, steps into the role following the retirement of Sandy Coffing. Sandy concludes over 30 years with CES, and the credit
BECU members help direct $450,000 to nonprofits through People Helping People Awards
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is donating $450,000 to nonprofit organizations as part of its annual People Helping People Awards. Each year, BECU invites its members to nominate nonprofits that are improving access to education and economic opportunities, promoting health and wellness, providing basic needs, strengthening local communities or caring for the environment. In 2025,
Coastal Credit Union Collects Toys for 200 Children in Salvation Army Angel Tree Program
Coastal Credit Union announced that it collected toys for 200 children in need, in partnership with the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. Coastal hosted Angel Trees at all area branches from November 10 to December 5. Credit union members and employees generously donated, ensuring that 100% of the angels available at Coastal were adopted.
Vizo Financial Gives Back more than $4.8 Million to Capital Members
Recognizing the critical role its capital members played in its financial success this year, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union is giving back upwards of $4.8 million to them in the form of a service usage credit and a higher rate on the Perpetual Contributed Capital account in December.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 12, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Illinois State Credit Union Selects Alogent’s Unify to Modernize Deposit Automation and Drive Digital Transformation
Illinois State Credit Union selected a SaaS deployment of Alogent’s Unify to deliver a modern, member-focused experience and enhance deposit automation across the teller and mobile deposit channels with greater scalability and efficiency. Once implemented, Unify will provide a cloud-native platform that includes deep core integration, integrated teller capabilities, and real-time balancing, while reducing manual
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Partners with Orange County Department of Education to Celebrate 2026 Orange County Teachers of the Year
I thought your readers might be interested in a great community story. SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with the Orange County Department of Education to celebrate the 2026 Orange County Teachers of the Year, honoring 62 exceptional educators and supporting finalists with special awards and recognition. I’ve included the full release and a photo below
SECU’s Cooperative Model Prioritizes Member Value and Community Impact
As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) was created to be a difference maker for its member-owners. It was built over 88 years ago on the values of affordability, accessibility, and exceptional member service. SECU’s commitment to supporting its members and their financial well-being is unwavering, and the work to provide more
Seaboard Federal Credit Union Extends Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (December 9, 2025) – Synergent® is pleased to share that Seaboard Federal Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, along with five-year agreements for a suite of integrated solutions that includes digital banking, bill pay, mobile deposit capture, debit and credit card services, and check
TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $4 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Support Military Heroes and Children in Need
[Laurel, Md.- December 5, 2025] The holidays got a little brighter recently for Neighbor Ride, a charity based in Howard County, Md., that provides rides for elderly Veterans in need through a reliable network of volunteers, many of whom are also Veterans. Neighbor Ride received a special $10,000 donation from the TowerCares Foundation, the philanthropic
QuantyPhi Launches ALM360, a Unified Balance Sheet Management Platform for Credit Unions
QuantyPhi, a wholly owned CUSO of Corporate Central, is proud to announce the launch of ALM360, a comprehensive platform delivered through Beastro that unifies Asset/Liability Management (ALM), CECL modeling, financial simulation and optimization, liquidity reporting, profitability analysis, trading workflows, and peer benchmarking into a single, integrated platform. ALM360 centralizes data, assumptions, and calculations so every
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 05, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
AccuAccount Wins Best-in-Class Loan Management System at IBSi Global FinTech Innovation Awards (GFIA) 2025
Alogent announced that its AccuAccount platform has been named Best-in-Class Loan Management System at the IBSi Global FinTech Innovation Awards (GFIA) 2025. This honor recognizes AccuAccount’s innovation, with selection criteria including both solution advancements and demonstrated success in real-world deployments. Trusted by more than 32,000 bankers, AccuAccount, Alogent’s ECM solution designed for commercial lending, automates
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Donates $15,000 to Support Hunger Relief in Maine
LEWISTON, ME — Maine Family Federal Credit Union is proud to announce three $5,000 donations to Good Shepherd Food Bank, High Street Food Pantry, and Seniors Plus. These contributions were made possible through funds raised as part of the credit union’s participation in the Campaign for Ending Hunger, a statewide initiative led by Maine’s Credit
Applications sought for $10K LAFCU Innovation for Education Grant
Credit Union League of Connecticut Rebrands as Connecticut’s Credit Unions; Services Arm Relaunches as cuVoyant
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Jay Tkachuk as Chief Information Officer
EECU Sponsors Community Events Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
Seven Credit Unions Select myCUmortgage as Their Home Loan Partner
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Marks More Than 70 New Connections to Immediate Payment Rails in 2025
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC HONORED AT KEHRER GROUP’S 2025 TOP DIRECTORS AWARDS
Corporate Central Welcomes Vikram Israni to Board as Jay Magulski Retires
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Community Grants
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List
Blask and Randall Earn Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford To Their Business Lending Team
Canvas Credit Union Becomes an Owner in DaLand CUSO
2025 in Review: Corelation Delivers Record-Breaking Results, Reinforcing Market Leadership with 38 New Client Signings
Corporate Central Welcomes Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Returns $13.6 Million to Members in 2025
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 9, 2026
Altamaha Federal Credit Union Enters New Technology Partnership with Synergent
DUGOOD CREDIT UNION SPOTLIGHTS EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS
The Next Generation of CU Leaders Takes Shape as Applications Open for CUES Emerge 2026
ALM First Executive Benefits Expands Team, Welcoming Cameron Kasteler and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler
Callahan & Associates And Quantum Governance, L3C™ Unite to Advance Credit Union Governance
Richland Federal Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2026
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Information & Security Officer
Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees
For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO
CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners
Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist
Applications sought for $10K LAFCU Innovation for Education Grant
Credit Union League of Connecticut Rebrands as Connecticut’s Credit Unions; Services Arm Relaunches as cuVoyant
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Jay Tkachuk as Chief Information Officer
EECU Sponsors Community Events Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
Seven Credit Unions Select myCUmortgage as Their Home Loan Partner
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Marks More Than 70 New Connections to Immediate Payment Rails in 2025
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC HONORED AT KEHRER GROUP’S 2025 TOP DIRECTORS AWARDS
Corporate Central Welcomes Vikram Israni to Board as Jay Magulski Retires
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Community Grants
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List
Blask and Randall Earn Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford To Their Business Lending Team
Canvas Credit Union Becomes an Owner in DaLand CUSO
2025 in Review: Corelation Delivers Record-Breaking Results, Reinforcing Market Leadership with 38 New Client Signings
Corporate Central Welcomes Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Returns $13.6 Million to Members in 2025
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 9, 2026
Altamaha Federal Credit Union Enters New Technology Partnership with Synergent
DUGOOD CREDIT UNION SPOTLIGHTS EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS
The Next Generation of CU Leaders Takes Shape as Applications Open for CUES Emerge 2026
ALM First Executive Benefits Expands Team, Welcoming Cameron Kasteler and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler
Callahan & Associates And Quantum Governance, L3C™ Unite to Advance Credit Union Governance
Richland Federal Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2026
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Information & Security Officer
Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees
For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO
CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners
Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist
Applications sought for $10K LAFCU Innovation for Education Grant
Credit Union League of Connecticut Rebrands as Connecticut’s Credit Unions; Services Arm Relaunches as cuVoyant
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Jay Tkachuk as Chief Information Officer
EECU Sponsors Community Events Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
Seven Credit Unions Select myCUmortgage as Their Home Loan Partner
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Marks More Than 70 New Connections to Immediate Payment Rails in 2025