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.

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INOVA Awards Lifetime Achievement Award to Larry Sain

During their December 19th Board Meeting, INOVA Federal honored former Board Member Larry Sain with their Lifetime Achievement Award, while also officially renaming their Boardroom the Larry Sain Boardroom.

Corporate One’s CUSO Accolade Advisory Announces JD Pisula as New President/CEO

Accolade Advisory, a wholly owned credit union service organization (CUSO) of Corporate One Federal Credit Union, announced that it has named JD Pisula to the position of President/CEO. Pisula has served as Accolade’s vice president of strategic advisory since 2019, and he has replaced President/CEO Dave Fearing. Fearing will serve as a consultant to Accolade’s

SECU Foundation Awards Grant to Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina to Support Enhanced Training and Onboarding

SECU Foundation recently awarded Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina (FFA-NC) a $300,000 grant for the development and implementation of a new centralized software system to support its advocacy and work for foster children. The platform will provide a statewide focus for managing professional trainings, certifications, and enhanced onboarding to help improve the enlistment and

QuantyPhi Launches New CECL Validation Service to Support Credit Union Compliance and Accuracy

QuantyPhi, a balance sheet optimization CUSO for credit unions, is pleased to announce the launch of its new CECL Validation service. Designed to ensure credit unions’ compliance with the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) accounting standard, the service provides a comprehensive review and validation of CECL processes to enhance accuracy, reliability, and regulatory alignment.

Redefining First-Party Collections: How Technology is Shaping the Future

Streamlining debt recovery and staying at the forefront of innovative technology and digital solution enhancements is not only in the best interest of FIs, but also for their borrowers. It is crucial to consider these thoughts when allocating resources for 2025 and beyond.

Valley First Credit Union Selects Christopher Dalman as Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Modesto, CA, December 13, 2024. Valley First Credit Union proudly announces Christopher Dalman as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Dalman will drive the Credit Union’s technological innovation, enhancing infrastructure, cybersecurity, and member services while aligning strategies with its mission of “Making Good Happen.” With a proven track record in technology leadership, he is set

eDOC Spreads Holiday Cheer

As an annual tradition, the eDOC team provided gifts to twenty two local children and a family in Addison County, Vermont. The team collaborated to ensure that each child and family member received meaningful and personalized gifts, making the holidays a bit brighter for those they assisted.

Elan Credit Card Donates $150,000 to American Red Cross Hurricane Relief to Support Impacted Partners

MINNEAPOLIS —Elan today announced a $150,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, on behalf of our partners. “Our hearts go out to our teammates, partners, and communities affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene,” said Aaron Melnarik, Elan Credit Card Director of

Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union

Florida-based credit union with 70-year track record to collaborate with Cetera Financial Institutions to grow and deliver member-focused investment program.

Cetera Announces Partnership with Citadel Credit Union

Philadelphia-area credit union serving more than 260,000 members with more than $6 billion in assets joins Cetera Financial Institutions from CUSO Financial Services Partnership designed to accelerate growth of Citadel Credit Union’s established investment services program Cetera Financial Group, the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub, announced today that Citadel Credit Union has entered into a

Eltropy Sets New Standard in Credit Union Vendor Consolidation Through Unified Platform Approach

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced a strengthened commitment to vendor consolidation through its comprehensive, enterprise-wide solution. As credit unions face mounting pressure to streamline operations and reduce costs, Eltropy’s unified platform approach eliminates the “hairball effect” – the complex web of disconnected point solutions that create operational

UMassFive Donates Hundreds of Winter Coats and Clothing Items

UMassFive is proud to share that their members, staff, and community partners have donated hundreds of winter coats and clothing items to Amherst Survival Center, the Gray House in Springfield, and Net of Compassion in Worcester.

Alogent Announces the Successful Deployment of Unify at FedChoice Federal Credit Union

Alogent proudly announces the successful deployment of Unify by FedChoice Federal Credit Union. Unify, a modern deposits automation platform, streamlines deposit automation across all in-branch and remote banking channels using a single solution and one API. With Unify, FedChoice will enhance its operations with robust support for Day 1 and Day 2 item processing workflows,

Chartway Credit Union Expands Footprint with Grand Opening of East Beach Branch

Chartway Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new East Beach branch in Norfolk, Virginia today. Credit union members and leadership, along with community members, local dignitaries representing state and city elected officials, Hampton Roads Chamber leadership, and state credit union advocates participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event highlighted Chartway’s commitment to

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Corporate One Federal Credit Union Marks More Than 70 New Connections to Immediate Payment Rails in 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that it successfully completed 71 new connections to the RTP ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC HONORED AT KEHRER GROUP’S 2025 TOP DIRECTORS AWARDS

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC is proud to announce that Kristi Mertens, CFP®, Managing Director of BCU Wealth Advisors, has been ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Welcomes Vikram Israni to Board as Jay Magulski Retires

Corporate Central has announced a leadership transition on its board of directors, marking the retirement of longtime volunteer Director Jay ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Community Grants

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in grants to nonprofit organizations across the region in 2025, impacting ...
Other

Family Trust Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List

Family Trust Federal Credit Union (Family Trust) has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks & ...
Operations & HR

Blask and Randall Earn Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute

Corporate Central is pleased to announce that Frederick Blask, NCBSO, NCRM, Vice President of Governance Risk & Compliance, and Sierra ...
Operations & HR

Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford To Their Business Lending Team

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently welcomed Ian Crawford as their Business Lending Production Manager. Based in Bellingham, ...
Strategic Partnerships

Canvas Credit Union Becomes an Owner in DaLand CUSO

DaLand CUSO, the credit union industry’s definitive provider for core-integrated digital assets, today announced that Canvas Credit Union has become ...
Technology

2025 in Review: Corelation Delivers Record-Breaking Results, Reinforcing Market Leadership with 38 New Client Signings

Corelation, Inc. closed out another exceptional year marked by continued growth, strong client momentum, and an unwavering commitment to the ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Welcomes Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager

Corporate Central is pleased to announce the addition of Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager, strengthening the organization’s business development ...
Other

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Returns $13.6 Million to Members in 2025

Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a trusted investment, funding, and payment solutions partner serving America’s credit unions, announced it concluded ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 9, 2026

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Strategic Partnerships

Altamaha Federal Credit Union Enters New Technology Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (January 9, 2026) – Synergent® is excited to announce Altamaha Federal Credit Union has signed new seven-year agreements ...
Personnel Promotions

DUGOOD CREDIT UNION SPOTLIGHTS EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS

Beaumont, Texas – January 7, 2026 – DuGood Credit Union is proud to celebrate its employees who are stepping into ...
Other

The Next Generation of CU Leaders Takes Shape as Applications Open for CUES Emerge 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 CUES Emerge leadership development program. Offered in partnership with Currency Marketing, CUES Emerge ...
Operations & HR

ALM First Executive Benefits Expands Team, Welcoming Cameron Kasteler and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler

Dallas, Texas – ALM First Executive Benefits, LLC, a subsidiary of ALM First that offers unbiased plan design, expert consulting, plan audits, and ...
Strategic Partnerships

Callahan & Associates And Quantum Governance, L3C™ Unite to Advance Credit Union Governance

Callahan & Associates has acquired Quantum Governance, L3C™, a consulting firm specializing in governance and strategy. This partnership combines Callahan’s ...
Strategic Partnerships

Richland Federal Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement

WESTBROOK, ME (January 7, 2026) – Synergent® is proud to share a new partnership with Richland Federal Credit Union, which ...
Making A Difference

Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits

Sterling Heights, Mich. (Jan. 7, 2026) – Christian Financial Credit Union’s Outreach & Impact Foundation finished the year by awarding ...
Other

LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2026

LGE Community Credit Union announced that it was recently recognized as one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2026 by Newsweek ...
Other

Sharetec Appoints New Chief Information & Security Officer

Sharetec, a leading digital banking and core processing technology company serving credit unions, is ringing in the new year with ...
Making A Difference

Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees

As Alloya begins to celebrate its 15th year supporting credit union success, the Board of Directors has announced that the ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO

Washington, PA, January 5, 2026. CHROME Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Broc Sleek as its new President ...
Other

CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners

CU NextGen, a leading credit union service organization (CUSO) providing digital banking, award winning CRM, automation, as well as operational ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist

Corporate Central is pleased to welcome Israr Ahmad to the team as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist. Ahmad brings more ...
Operations & HR

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 ...
Other

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 ...
Charity Events

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 ...
Operations & HR

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.
Other

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, ...
Other

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Marks More Than 70 New Connections to Immediate Payment Rails in 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that it successfully completed 71 new connections to the RTP ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC HONORED AT KEHRER GROUP’S 2025 TOP DIRECTORS AWARDS

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC is proud to announce that Kristi Mertens, CFP®, Managing Director of BCU Wealth Advisors, has been ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Welcomes Vikram Israni to Board as Jay Magulski Retires

Corporate Central has announced a leadership transition on its board of directors, marking the retirement of longtime volunteer Director Jay ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Community Grants

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in grants to nonprofit organizations across the region in 2025, impacting ...
Other

Family Trust Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List

Family Trust Federal Credit Union (Family Trust) has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks & ...
Operations & HR

Blask and Randall Earn Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute

Corporate Central is pleased to announce that Frederick Blask, NCBSO, NCRM, Vice President of Governance Risk & Compliance, and Sierra ...
Operations & HR

Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford To Their Business Lending Team

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently welcomed Ian Crawford as their Business Lending Production Manager. Based in Bellingham, ...
Strategic Partnerships

Canvas Credit Union Becomes an Owner in DaLand CUSO

DaLand CUSO, the credit union industry’s definitive provider for core-integrated digital assets, today announced that Canvas Credit Union has become ...
Technology

2025 in Review: Corelation Delivers Record-Breaking Results, Reinforcing Market Leadership with 38 New Client Signings

Corelation, Inc. closed out another exceptional year marked by continued growth, strong client momentum, and an unwavering commitment to the ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Welcomes Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager

Corporate Central is pleased to announce the addition of Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager, strengthening the organization’s business development ...
Other

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Returns $13.6 Million to Members in 2025

Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a trusted investment, funding, and payment solutions partner serving America’s credit unions, announced it concluded ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 9, 2026

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Strategic Partnerships

Altamaha Federal Credit Union Enters New Technology Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (January 9, 2026) – Synergent® is excited to announce Altamaha Federal Credit Union has signed new seven-year agreements ...
Personnel Promotions

DUGOOD CREDIT UNION SPOTLIGHTS EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS

Beaumont, Texas – January 7, 2026 – DuGood Credit Union is proud to celebrate its employees who are stepping into ...
Other

The Next Generation of CU Leaders Takes Shape as Applications Open for CUES Emerge 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 CUES Emerge leadership development program. Offered in partnership with Currency Marketing, CUES Emerge ...
Operations & HR

ALM First Executive Benefits Expands Team, Welcoming Cameron Kasteler and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler

Dallas, Texas – ALM First Executive Benefits, LLC, a subsidiary of ALM First that offers unbiased plan design, expert consulting, plan audits, and ...
Strategic Partnerships

Callahan & Associates And Quantum Governance, L3C™ Unite to Advance Credit Union Governance

Callahan & Associates has acquired Quantum Governance, L3C™, a consulting firm specializing in governance and strategy. This partnership combines Callahan’s ...
Strategic Partnerships

Richland Federal Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement

WESTBROOK, ME (January 7, 2026) – Synergent® is proud to share a new partnership with Richland Federal Credit Union, which ...
Making A Difference

Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits

Sterling Heights, Mich. (Jan. 7, 2026) – Christian Financial Credit Union’s Outreach & Impact Foundation finished the year by awarding ...
Other

LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2026

LGE Community Credit Union announced that it was recently recognized as one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2026 by Newsweek ...
Other

Sharetec Appoints New Chief Information & Security Officer

Sharetec, a leading digital banking and core processing technology company serving credit unions, is ringing in the new year with ...
Making A Difference

Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees

As Alloya begins to celebrate its 15th year supporting credit union success, the Board of Directors has announced that the ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO

Washington, PA, January 5, 2026. CHROME Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Broc Sleek as its new President ...
Other

CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners

CU NextGen, a leading credit union service organization (CUSO) providing digital banking, award winning CRM, automation, as well as operational ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist

Corporate Central is pleased to welcome Israr Ahmad to the team as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist. Ahmad brings more ...
Operations & HR

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 ...
Other

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 ...
Charity Events

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 ...
Operations & HR

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.
Other

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, ...

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Marks More Than 70 New Connections to Immediate Payment Rails in 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that it successfully completed 71 new connections to the RTP network or FedNow Service through ...

BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC HONORED AT KEHRER GROUP’S 2025 TOP DIRECTORS AWARDS

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC is proud to announce that Kristi Mertens, CFP®, Managing Director of BCU Wealth Advisors, has been ranked #4 in the nation ...

Corporate Central Welcomes Vikram Israni to Board as Jay Magulski Retires

Corporate Central has announced a leadership transition on its board of directors, marking the retirement of longtime volunteer Director Jay Magulski and the appointment of ...

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Community Grants

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in grants to nonprofit organizations across the region in 2025, impacting more than two million lives. ...

Family Trust Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List

Family Trust Federal Credit Union (Family Trust) has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026, earning a ...

Blask and Randall Earn Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute

Corporate Central is pleased to announce that Frederick Blask, NCBSO, NCRM, Vice President of Governance Risk & Compliance, and Sierra Randall, CCUFC, Member Experience Specialist, ...
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