Industry Press
The Press Center allows credit unions and their partners to share important news and keep accomplishments front and center in the credit union industry.
United Federal Credit Union Opens New Branch in Minden; Promotes Kasha Austill to Branch Manager
United Federal Credit Union (United) is expanding its footprint in Nevada. United opened a new branch in Minden on Monday, March 18, 2024. United has been operating in Nevada since 2009. The Minden branch is United’s ninth location in the state.
Diana Wake
March 29, 2024
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Grand Rapids, Michigan
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Guion to Mortgage Advisor in Grand Rapids. Guion is based at United’s Grand Rapids Mortgage Production office located at 1600 East Beltline Ave. Suite 111.
Diana Wake
March 28, 2024
GOLD Credit Union Members’ Positive Vote Finalizes Merger Approvals with United Federal Credit Union
Pennsylvania-based GOLD Credit Union (GOLD) expects to officially merge into Michigan-based United Federal Credit Union (United) on Monday, April 1, 2024 following an approved vote by GOLD members on March 21.
Matthew Orlando
March 25, 2024
United Federal Credit Union Names Jennifer Strefling Director of Internal Audit
United Federal Credit Union (United) has appointed Jennifer Strefling as Director of Internal Audit at its corporate headquarters in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Diana Wake
March 7, 2024
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Rogers
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Treece to Mortgage Advisor in Rogers. Treece is based at United’s Promenade branch located at 2000 S. Promenade Blvd. in Rogers.
Diana Wake
February 15, 2024
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Three to Director Roles to Start New Year
United Federal Credit Union (United) in St. Joseph, Michigan, announced the promotion of three current employees to director level positions in 2024.
Diana Wake
January 22, 2024
United Federal Credit Union’s ‘Pay It Forward’ Program Helps Local Communities with More Than $14,000 Donated
United Federal Credit Union (United) donated more than $14,200 to 54 different individuals and community organizations across six states during its 16th annual Pay It Forward initiative.
Diana Wake
January 10, 2024
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Merrill to Mortgage Advisor in the Greater Battle Creek Area.
Diana Wake
December 22, 2023
United Federal Credit Union Employee Named Volunteer of the Year for Girls on the Run Sierras
United Federal Credit Union’s (United) Brandi Ward has been named ‘Volunteer of the Year’ by Girls on the Run Sierras.
Diana Wake
December 18, 2023
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Kyle Rogers to Business Loan Officer in Indiana
United Federal Credit Union has promoted Kyle Rogers to Business Loan Officer in Indiana. Rogers will be based at United’s branch at 4840 N. Main St. in Mishawaka.
Diana Wake
December 15, 2023
United Federal Credit Union Names Andrea Moreaux Branch Manager in Niles
United Federal Credit Union (United) has named Andrea Moreaux as Branch Manager at its branch at 2100 St. 11th Street in Niles.
Diana Wake
December 6, 2023
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Kimberly Triana Branch Manager in Hendersonville
United Federal Credit Union (United) has promoted Kimberly Triana as Branch Manager at its branch at 203 Greenville Hwy in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Diana Wake
November 28, 2023
UNITED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AND PENNSYLVANIA-BASED GOLD CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCE PLANS TO UNITE IN SPRING 2024
St. Joseph, Michigan-based United Federal Credit Union (United) and Allentown, Pennsylvania-based GOLD Credit Union (GOLD) announced today their plans to unite through a merger.
Matthew Orlando
November 7, 2023
United Federal Credit Union Employee Campaign Raises More Than $39,000 to Benefit the United Way
United Federal Credit Union’s (United) annual United Way employee fundraising campaign raised $19,740 in individual pledges. The credit union added to that total with a dollar-for-dollar match bringing the total United Way donation to $39,480.
Diana Wake
November 1, 2023
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Natalie Polaskey to Branch Manager in St. Joseph
United Federal Credit Union (United) has promoted Natalie Polaskey to the position of Branch Manager at its branch at 321 Main Street in downtown St. Joseph.
Diana Wake
October 26, 2023
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Niles
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cindy Stovern to Mortgage Advisor in Niles. Stovern is based at United’s Niles South Branch located at 2100 South 11th Street in Niles.
Diana Wake
August 31, 2023
United Names New Mortgage Advisor in St. Joseph, Michigan
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joy Cluff to Mortgage Advisor in St. Joseph. Cluff is based at United’s Downtown St. Joseph Branch located at 321 Main Street in St. Joseph.
Diana Wake
August 29, 2023
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Countdown to Momentum 2025
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First Northern Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Member Lending Experience
Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, today announced that First Northern Credit Union has selected its calculator platform ...
Vizo Financial’s September 2025 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Huntington Beach Credit Union Appoints Aron Harrington as President/CEO
Huntington Beach, CA, August 20, 2025. Huntington Beach Credit Union (HBCU) has announced the appointment of Aron Harrington as its ...
Strivve Brings One-of-a-Kind Cardholder Experiences as CUNA Strategic Services Newest Alliance Provider
CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) is pleased to introduce their newest strategic alliance with Strivve – a forward-thinking fintech dedicated to ...
TriUnity Foundation Receives Largest Single Investment to Date with Donation from Google
Google has donated $10,000 as part of its Google Ad Grants, which provides nonprofits such as TriUnity Foundation funds in ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, received ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 22, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
SECU Foundation Awards $300,000 Grant to Legal Aid of NC to Expand Services in Rural Areas
SECU Foundation recently announced a $300,000 grant to Legal Aid of NC (LANC). The funding will support the software development ...
Alogent Celebrated as a 2025 Metro Atlanta Top Workplace for Second Consecutive Year
Alogent is proud to announce its recognition as a 2025 Top Workplaces winner by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This marks the ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 3,200 Backpacks Throughout California
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, delivered ...
EECU Makes Homeownership More Attainable with Expanded Loan Options
FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is making it easier for members to achieve their ...
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Present AI-Powered Financial Calculator Solutions at FinovateFall 2025
Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, today announced that Founder and CEO Tim Pranger will present at FinovateFall ...
Orianna Valentine Recognized as Certified Credit Union Manager through CUES Emerge Program
Corporate Central proudly celebrates the achievement of Orianna Valentine, CCUFC, CDMP, aPCM®, Marketing Strategist, who has earned the Certified Credit ...
DDJ Myers Becomes One of America’s Credit Unions Inaugural Visionary Providers
Phoenix, AZ – DDJ Myers, the well-known industry thought leader and ALM First Company, has recently joined as one of ...
New admin portal in Cloudvirga’s Tropos borrower platform puts lenders in the driver’s seat
Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the general availability of an admin portal for ...
More Credit Unions Join National Student Loan Marketplace, Showcasing Unique Solutions to Support Students and Families
Credit unions across the country have been deepening their role in education finance, and now, more and more are showcasing ...
New CUES Governance Toolkit Equips CUs to Lead with Confidence and Clarity
CUES is proud to introduce CUES Governance Toolkit, a self-paced, five-part learning series designed to elevate credit union governance through ...
LGE Community Credit Union Named a 2025 AJC Top Workplace
LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Atlanta ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Raises Awareness for Children’s Hospital Orange County Through the 2025 CHOC Walk in the Park
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, helped ...
Sound Credit Union Reveals 2025 Scholarship Recipients
TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) is proud to honor the recipients of its 2025 scholarships for the 2025/26 ...
EECU Sponsors New Teacher Grants for Sanger Unified
FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to partner with the Foundation for Sanger ...
TriUnity Foundation to Host Nationwide Virtual 5K to Support Members Facing Terminal Illness
TriUnity Foundation is proud to announce it is hosting a nationwide virtual 5K this fall to help raise funds to ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 15, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Meet the Future of CU Leadership: 2025 CUES Emerging Leader Finalists Announced
CUES and partner Currency Marketing are pleased to announce the Final Five selected to compete for the title of the ...
Support EXP Launches “Beyond the Score” to Help Financial Institutions Spot Risks Hidden Behind Good CX Scores
Many financial institutions assume customers giving high NPS, CSAT, or CES scores are loyal. But data and real-world cases show ...
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Selected to Debut Breakthrough AI Functionality at FinovateFall 2025
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading disputes technology partner and trusted advisor for financial institutions, will unveil enhanced AI capabilities for ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Countdown to Momentum 2025
Momentum 2025 expands on the success of Corporate Central’s Economic Outlook event with three powerful days of learning, networking, and ...
First Northern Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Member Lending Experience
Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, today announced that First Northern Credit Union has selected its calculator platform ...
Vizo Financial’s September 2025 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Huntington Beach Credit Union Appoints Aron Harrington as President/CEO
Huntington Beach, CA, August 20, 2025. Huntington Beach Credit Union (HBCU) has announced the appointment of Aron Harrington as its ...
Strivve Brings One-of-a-Kind Cardholder Experiences as CUNA Strategic Services Newest Alliance Provider
CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) is pleased to introduce their newest strategic alliance with Strivve – a forward-thinking fintech dedicated to ...
TriUnity Foundation Receives Largest Single Investment to Date with Donation from Google
Google has donated $10,000 as part of its Google Ad Grants, which provides nonprofits such as TriUnity Foundation funds in ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, received ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 22, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
SECU Foundation Awards $300,000 Grant to Legal Aid of NC to Expand Services in Rural Areas
SECU Foundation recently announced a $300,000 grant to Legal Aid of NC (LANC). The funding will support the software development ...
Alogent Celebrated as a 2025 Metro Atlanta Top Workplace for Second Consecutive Year
Alogent is proud to announce its recognition as a 2025 Top Workplaces winner by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This marks the ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 3,200 Backpacks Throughout California
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, delivered ...
EECU Makes Homeownership More Attainable with Expanded Loan Options
FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is making it easier for members to achieve their ...
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Present AI-Powered Financial Calculator Solutions at FinovateFall 2025
Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, today announced that Founder and CEO Tim Pranger will present at FinovateFall ...
Orianna Valentine Recognized as Certified Credit Union Manager through CUES Emerge Program
Corporate Central proudly celebrates the achievement of Orianna Valentine, CCUFC, CDMP, aPCM®, Marketing Strategist, who has earned the Certified Credit ...
DDJ Myers Becomes One of America’s Credit Unions Inaugural Visionary Providers
Phoenix, AZ – DDJ Myers, the well-known industry thought leader and ALM First Company, has recently joined as one of ...
New admin portal in Cloudvirga’s Tropos borrower platform puts lenders in the driver’s seat
Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the general availability of an admin portal for ...
More Credit Unions Join National Student Loan Marketplace, Showcasing Unique Solutions to Support Students and Families
Credit unions across the country have been deepening their role in education finance, and now, more and more are showcasing ...
New CUES Governance Toolkit Equips CUs to Lead with Confidence and Clarity
CUES is proud to introduce CUES Governance Toolkit, a self-paced, five-part learning series designed to elevate credit union governance through ...
LGE Community Credit Union Named a 2025 AJC Top Workplace
LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Atlanta ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Raises Awareness for Children’s Hospital Orange County Through the 2025 CHOC Walk in the Park
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, helped ...
Sound Credit Union Reveals 2025 Scholarship Recipients
TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) is proud to honor the recipients of its 2025 scholarships for the 2025/26 ...
EECU Sponsors New Teacher Grants for Sanger Unified
FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to partner with the Foundation for Sanger ...
TriUnity Foundation to Host Nationwide Virtual 5K to Support Members Facing Terminal Illness
TriUnity Foundation is proud to announce it is hosting a nationwide virtual 5K this fall to help raise funds to ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 15, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Meet the Future of CU Leadership: 2025 CUES Emerging Leader Finalists Announced
CUES and partner Currency Marketing are pleased to announce the Final Five selected to compete for the title of the ...
Support EXP Launches “Beyond the Score” to Help Financial Institutions Spot Risks Hidden Behind Good CX Scores
Many financial institutions assume customers giving high NPS, CSAT, or CES scores are loyal. But data and real-world cases show ...
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Selected to Debut Breakthrough AI Functionality at FinovateFall 2025
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading disputes technology partner and trusted advisor for financial institutions, will unveil enhanced AI capabilities for ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Countdown to Momentum 2025
Momentum 2025 expands on the success of Corporate Central’s Economic Outlook event with three powerful days of learning, networking, and forward-thinking dialogue. Credit union leaders ...
First Northern Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Member Lending Experience
Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, today announced that First Northern Credit Union has selected its calculator platform to improve how members explore ...
Vizo Financial’s September 2025 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 ...
Huntington Beach Credit Union Appoints Aron Harrington as President/CEO
Huntington Beach, CA, August 20, 2025. Huntington Beach Credit Union (HBCU) has announced the appointment of Aron Harrington as its new President and Chief Executive ...
Strivve Brings One-of-a-Kind Cardholder Experiences as CUNA Strategic Services Newest Alliance Provider
CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) is pleased to introduce their newest strategic alliance with Strivve – a forward-thinking fintech dedicated to helping payment card issuers strengthen ...