Industry Press
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Truliant Names Troutman Chief Operating Officer
Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it has named industry veteran Michael Troutman to the role of Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Troutman will be responsible for departments including its branch operations, mortgage, Truliant Financial Advisors, and Truliant Business Services.
Chartway Hosts Members and Community Partners at Sunset Branch to Celebrate its Sixth Juntos Avanzamos Designated Branch, First in Southern Utah
Chartway Credit Union hosted a fiesta today at its recently renovated Sunset Branch in St. George, Utah to celebrate its Juntos Avanzamos designation from Inclusiv, an organization dedicated to closing the gaps and removing barriers to financial opportunities for people living in underbanked and underserved communities. This is the credit union’s first fully bilingual branch
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day with World Foundation for Credit Unions
Early celebration features “Paella for Peace” event and recognition for community partners
Unitus Community Credit Union Awarded the John Pembroke “Catalyst for Change” Award
Credit Union recognized by Credit Union Executives Society (CUES) for leading the way in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the credit union industry
Velera’s TriVerity Appoints David Knowles as President
TriVerity, a Velera company, today announced David Knowles has been named president. In his role, Knowles will oversee the delivery of services, contracting, digital integration, marketing, IT, support and more within TriVerity. Knowles will also lead disputes and operations for Velera.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 04, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Tower Federal Credit Union’s Brand Refresh Wins Four Awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC), Brings Award Count for Rebrand Campaign to Seven
Tower Federal Credit Union proudly announced today wins in four award categories from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) for its successful brand refresh campaign. Tower won Gold for Logo Redesign, Silver for Rebrand, and Bronze for both Complete Campaign (Rebrand) and Website Redesign. The MAC awards bring Tower’s brand refresh “medal” count for
SHANECE ROBINSON NAMED 2024 CUES EMERGE WINNER
Shanece Robinson, Team Lead, Learning & Development, Sharonview Federal Credit Union, Fort Mill, SC, has been named the 2024 CUES Emerge winner.
Sharetec Introduces Reimagined & Enhanced Mobile Banking Experience: Sharetec On-the-Go Mobile
At the Fall 2024 Sharetec Users Conference in Frisco, Texas, Sharetec revealed its reimagined and enhanced mobile banking platform, Sharetec On-the-Go Mobile. From its modern user interface to its extensive feature set and integration capabilities, Sharetec On-the-Go Mobile will undoubtedly boost member satisfaction and retention.
CUSO’s CU-Save Program Delivers Major Cost Savings for Credit Unions
InterLutions, a leading Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), has once again delivered impressive savings for credit unions through its CU-Save program. Partnering with the industry-leading advisory firm SRM, InterLutions recently helped 34 credit unions save a combined $10 million by negotiating improved contracts with third-party vendors. Since its launch in 2017, CU-Save has helped over
UMassFive Hosting Winter Coat and Cold-Weather Clothing Drive
UMassFive is running a winter coat and cold-weather clothing drive in its Hadley, Northampton, UMass Amherst, Springfield, and Worcester branches throughout October.
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Carson City
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the promotion of Nathan Fogelsong to Mortgage Advisor in Carson City. Fogelsong is based at United’s Carson City North branch located at 1350 E. William Street in Carson City.
Sharetec Expands Partnership with Larky to Provide nudge® Push Notification Platform to All Clients
Sharetec, a leading provider of innovative core processing software and digital solutions, is excited to announce the expansion of its strategic partnership with Larky, the industry leader in proactive account holder engagement. This expansion will deliver Larky’s nudge® platform to all Sharetec Digital Banking clients significantly boosting member engagement and satisfaction.
ACUMA Announces the 2026 Make Your Mark Annual Conference Dates & Location
ACUMA has announced its 2026 Make Your Mark Annual Conference, set for September 20-23 in Las Vegas at the new Fontainebleau hotel. The event will feature top-tier educational sessions, networking opportunities, and expert speakers in the credit union mortgage industry.
Join Us for International Credit Union Day: “One World Through Cooperative Finance” at Advia Credit Union
On October 17, 2024, credit union members around the world will celebrate International Credit Union Day®, an annual event commemorating the credit union movement’s impact and achievements. This year makes the 76th anniversary of this event, celebrated under the theme One World Through Cooperative Finance. In recognition of this special day, Advia extends our heartfelt
United Federal Credit Union Pledges $85,000 for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina
Following the devastation in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, United Federal Credit Union (United) has pledged $85,000 to three organizations to help impacted members, employees, and the community at large.
CUES CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE: ANNOUNCING 2024 AWARD WINNERS AND HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
MADISON, WI – October 8, 2024 – CUES is proud to unveil this year’s roster of CUES Award winners, celebrating one exceptional credit union and a select group of visionary industry leaders.
Truliant #1 in SBA Origination Loans Among All Credit Unions
According to the Small Business Administration (SBA) Lender Report, Truliant Federal Credit Union is now the #1 originator in the nation of SBA loans for credit unions. Among all SBA lending institutions, Truliant stands at #55 with $104 million in SBA 7(a) approved loans for the 2024 fiscal year, which ended in September.
Chartway and Chartway Promise Foundation Bring Hope to Seven Promise Heroes During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Chartway Credit Union and its charitable arm, the Chartway Promise Foundation, wrapped up a month of foundation-hosted fundraisers and credit union events for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with their 25th annual “Swings for Smiles” golf tournament and annual “Night for Hope” fundraiser. Thanks to member and community support throughout September, the foundation superseded its $250,000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOYALTY CREDIT UNION NAMES PARK BROOME AS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, – The Board of Directors of LOYALTY Credit Union proudly announces the appointment of Park Broome as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 15, 2024. Park most recently served as LOYALTY’S Chief Strategy Officer following the merger of Central Credit Union of Florida and Tallahassee-Leon Federal Credit Union. Prior to
Synergent and Partner Credit Unions Honored with Five MAC Award Wins
Synergent has received five Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards for creative marketing campaigns. These efforts were developed in partnership with the following credit unions: Bayer Heritage FCU, Capital Area FCU, Casco FCU, Homefield CU, and PeoplesChoice CU.
Day Air Hosts Record-Breaking College Prep Night
Day Air Credit Union is proud to announce the success of its largest College Prep Night yet, held recently for aspiring college students and their families at Day Air Ballpark. The event welcomed over 2,000 students and their families, providing an invaluable opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 70 colleges and universities across
SECU Foundation Donates $3.75 Million in Disaster Relief to Aid Western North Carolina Communities
In response to the catastrophic flooding, landslides, and widespread destruction in Western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene, the SECU Foundation Board of Directors approved a $3.75 million disaster relief package to assist communities affected.
Alogent and DXC Technology Announce Strategic Collaboration to Enhance Deposit Automation and Back-Office Processing
Alogent, a global software innovator in the banking and financial services market, and DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, announced a strategic collaboration to streamline and automate deposit processing end to end for financial institutions. Building on successes in the UK banking market, this expanded collaboration pairs Alogent’s item
BCU NAMED ONE OF 10 MOST RESPECTED CREDIT UNIONS IN ILLINOIS FOR 2024 BY CARDRATES
BCU is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the 10 Most Respected Credit Unions in Illinois and received the top spot by being named #1 Illinois Credit Union for Mortgages in 2024 by CardRates.com, a leading financial news platform. This prestigious honor highlights BCU’s commitment to service excellence and comprehensive
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranks Among ‘Best Credit Unions’ in Style Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, has been recognized as one of the best credit unions in each of three geographic regions by readers of Style Magazine in the publication’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, celebrating the best local businesses and services as voted by its readers. Style
Truliant Foundation Contributes More Than $50,000 to Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Truliant Federal Credit Union and the Truliant Foundation today announced several relief efforts following Hurricane Helene’s devastation.
Amanda Yates Tapped as AVP Payment Growth & Product Management at Greater Texas Credit Union
Greater Texas Credit Union is further strengthening its payments team to capitalize on the growing dominance of payments as the consumer choice for everyday spending and moving money, adding Amanda Yates to its payment team.
GTE Financial Celebrates the Return of Blue Star Insurance LLC. to Town N’ Country, Expanding Comprehensive Insurance Solutions in Tampa Bay
GTE Financial, one of Tampa Bay’s leading financial institutions, is proud to celebrate the reopening of Blue Star Insurance LLC. at their original Town N’ Country location. This milestone marks a significant expansion in GTE Financial’s offerings following the acquisition of Blue Star Insurance Group Inc. in January 2023. Blue Star is dedicated to providing
Riverfront Federal Credit Union Launches Eighth Annual Awareness Makes Cents Campaign
Wyomissing, PA (October 2, 2024) – On October 1st, Riverfront Federal Credit Union (Riverfront) in Wyomissing, Pa., launched its eighth annual Awareness Makes Cents campaign to direct attention to breast cancer awareness and the importance of early detection. The main event is a free mammography screening in partnership with the Lackawanna Mobile X-ray unit at
Open Lending Launches ApexOne Auto to Expand Auto Lending Decisioning to Full Spectrum of Borrowers
Central Willamette Credit Union Selects Cedric Bousquet as CFO
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Names Michael Pfau SVP of Digital Experience
Synergent and Clutch Sign New Partnership
Meriwest Credit Union Announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
BECU names Carla Costa-Perales as Chief Impact Officer
TowerCares Foundation Donates $70,000 to Local Food Banks to Help Marylanders Impacted by the Government Shutdown
CUNA Strategic Services Announces Huloop Automation as Latest Alliance Provider Driving Efficiency Through Work Intelligence and Automation for Credit Unions
Centra President and CEO Rick Silvers announces retirement; Centra’s Brad Davis named next President and CEO
Vizo Financial’s November 2025 Education Calendar
Safelight, Inc. Receives $500,000 Grant from SECU Foundation for Domestic Violence Shelter Expansion
Alogent Partners with Vine to Accelerate Commercial Lending Workflows
One Nevada Sets New Food Bank Donation Record During 75th Anniversary Year
ALM First’s 2026 Conference Calendar Announced
Freedom First Announces CEO Retirement and Selection of New CEO
1st Community FCU CEO Bill Nikolauk appointed to CU*Answers Board of Directors
LAFCU Breaks Ground on New Drive-up Teller Site in Perry
SchoolsFirst FCU Opens 71st Branch in California – Burbank Now Open
myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Making Members’ Homeownership Dreams a Reality
Corporate Central Energizes the Credit Union Movement at Inaugural Momentum Conference
EECU Earns Prestigious Raddon Crystal Performance Award
Indiana Members Foundation Raises Over $90,000 to Support Local Nonprofits and Schools
Meriwest Community Foundation Honored as Financial Resiliency Champion for Youth Advocacy
EECU and the Tulare County Office of Education Celebrate Excellent Educators
ASA Live for Sharetec Credit Unions, Shaping the Future of Securely Connected Finance
Greater Eastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
EECU Partners with SLO County Office of Education to Honor Educators
Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations
Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025
Open Lending Launches ApexOne Auto to Expand Auto Lending Decisioning to Full Spectrum of Borrowers
Central Willamette Credit Union Selects Cedric Bousquet as CFO
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Names Michael Pfau SVP of Digital Experience
Synergent and Clutch Sign New Partnership
Meriwest Credit Union Announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
BECU names Carla Costa-Perales as Chief Impact Officer
TowerCares Foundation Donates $70,000 to Local Food Banks to Help Marylanders Impacted by the Government Shutdown
CUNA Strategic Services Announces Huloop Automation as Latest Alliance Provider Driving Efficiency Through Work Intelligence and Automation for Credit Unions
Centra President and CEO Rick Silvers announces retirement; Centra’s Brad Davis named next President and CEO
Vizo Financial’s November 2025 Education Calendar
Safelight, Inc. Receives $500,000 Grant from SECU Foundation for Domestic Violence Shelter Expansion
Alogent Partners with Vine to Accelerate Commercial Lending Workflows
One Nevada Sets New Food Bank Donation Record During 75th Anniversary Year
ALM First’s 2026 Conference Calendar Announced
Freedom First Announces CEO Retirement and Selection of New CEO
1st Community FCU CEO Bill Nikolauk appointed to CU*Answers Board of Directors
LAFCU Breaks Ground on New Drive-up Teller Site in Perry
SchoolsFirst FCU Opens 71st Branch in California – Burbank Now Open
myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Making Members’ Homeownership Dreams a Reality
Corporate Central Energizes the Credit Union Movement at Inaugural Momentum Conference
EECU Earns Prestigious Raddon Crystal Performance Award
Indiana Members Foundation Raises Over $90,000 to Support Local Nonprofits and Schools
Meriwest Community Foundation Honored as Financial Resiliency Champion for Youth Advocacy
EECU and the Tulare County Office of Education Celebrate Excellent Educators
ASA Live for Sharetec Credit Unions, Shaping the Future of Securely Connected Finance
Greater Eastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
EECU Partners with SLO County Office of Education to Honor Educators
Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations
Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025
Open Lending Launches ApexOne Auto to Expand Auto Lending Decisioning to Full Spectrum of Borrowers
Central Willamette Credit Union Selects Cedric Bousquet as CFO
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Names Michael Pfau SVP of Digital Experience
Synergent and Clutch Sign New Partnership
Meriwest Credit Union Announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
BECU names Carla Costa-Perales as Chief Impact Officer
