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 Partners with Nevada Housing Division to Offer Down Payment Assistance to Nevada Mortgage Borrowers By United Federal Credit Union

To help Nevada borrowers reach their homeownership goals, United Federal Credit Union has become an official partner of the Nevada Housing Division mortgage assistance down payment program. The Home is Possible for First-Time Homebuyers offers interest-free down-payment assistance with a competitive interest rate to give buyers more buying power.

United Federal Credit Union June 30, 2023

Steven Rodriguez Joins Greater Texas as Branch Manager in Bastrop By Greater Texas Federal Credit Union

Greater Texas Credit Union has named Steven Rodriguez as Branch Manager to oversee its Bastrop branch.

Greater Texas Federal Credit Union June 29, 2023

Financial Center Announces Leadership Promotions and New Hire By Financial Center First Credit Union

Financial Center First Credit Union is excited to announce the promotion of five experienced leaders and the addition of a new Vice President of Lending. These leadership changes demonstrate the credit union’s ongoing commitment to investing in its team, developing and retaining top talent, and professional development.

Financial Center First Credit Union June 29, 2023

CU Management™ Magazine, myCUES Dashboard Earn Gold at AM&P Network EXCEL Awards By CUES

Talent development leader CUES was recently honored at the Association Media & Publishing Network’s EXCEL Awards gala, taking home awards in three categories.

CUES June 29, 2023

INOVA Cuts Ribbon On New Branch By INOVA Federal Credit Union

INOVA Federal, a leading provider of innovative financial solutions, recently welcomed the community to tour their new Mishawaka branch.

INOVA Federal Credit Union June 29, 2023

DURHAM BULLS AND COASTAL CREDIT UNION RELAUNCH ‘BULLIEVE IN EDUCATION’ CAMPAIGN By Coastal Federal Credit Union

Today the Durham Bulls and Coastal Credit Union renewed their community recognition campaign of teachers across our region. This campaign will call for nominations from the community and one winner will be picked each month, with that winner’s family and class invited to a Bulls game to join in the celebration of their achievements.

Coastal Federal Credit Union June 29, 2023

LGE Community Credit Union ranked #1 in Georgia on Forbes’ Best-In-State Credit Unions list By LGE Community Credit Union

LGE Community Credit Union was recently named the top credit union in Georgia by Forbes in the publication’s 2023 Best-in-State Credit Unions list.

LGE Community Credit Union June 29, 2023

Coastal Credit Union Named to Forbes Best Credit Unions in NC for Fourth Consecutive Year By Coastal Federal Credit Union

Coastal Credit Union has been named to the Forbes list of Best Credit Unions in Each State 2023. This is the fourth year in a row that Coastal has been included on the list, which is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

Coastal Federal Credit Union June 29, 2023

Coastal Credit Union Opens First Standalone Drive-Up Interactive Teller Machine in Morrisville By Coastal Federal Credit Union

Coastal Credit Union has installed a new dual-function, drive-up interactive teller machine (ITM) located in the parking lot of Walmart at 1001 Shiloh Glenn Drive in Morrisville. It is the first standalone drive-up ITM not directly onsite at a Coastal branch.

Coastal Federal Credit Union June 28, 2023

Oregon State Credit Union awarded OSU Distinguished Business Partner Award By Oregon State Credit Union

Oregon State University College of Business has selected Oregon State Credit Union as the recipient of their 2022-2023 Distinguished Business Partner Award. According to the College of Business, the award recognizes a company, business or industry group whose joint efforts have resulted in significant benefits to the professional development of students, its employees or individuals

Oregon State Credit Union June 28, 2023

PeoplesChoice Credit Union Signs New Ten-Year Agreement with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution By Synergent

Synergent is pleased to announce that PeoplesChoice CU has signed a new ten-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. In addition to Jack Henry’s Suite of Services, PeoplesChoice CU signed a five-year agreement with Synergent for both debit card services and Synergent’s Integrated In-House Credit Card Program.

Synergent June 27, 2023

Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union Selects Co-op Solutions By CO-OP/PSCU

To meet changing member demands and accelerate the growth of its payments portfolio, Katy, Texas-based Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union (BVSCU) has established a new partnership with Co-op Solutions. The credit union payments fintech will provide BVSCU access to its Co-op Debit and Full-Service Credit processing solutions, as well as the Co-op ATM network.

CO-OP/PSCU June 27, 2023

TopLine Named Finalist for Two Twin Cities Business 2023 “Best of Business” Reader’s Choice Awards By TopLine Financial Credit Union

TopLine Financial Credit Union has been named Twin Cities Business 2023 Best of Business Reader’s Choice Poll finalist in two categories: Credit Union and Mortgage Lender.

TopLine Financial Credit Union June 27, 2023

INOVA Federal is proud to promote Jenny Vargas to Learning and Development Trainer By INOVA Federal Credit Union

Jenny Vargas has been promoted to Learning and Development Trainer for INOVA Federal.

INOVA Federal Credit Union June 27, 2023

Redwood Credit Union Welcomes New Vice President of Wealth Management By Redwood Credit Union

Redwood Credit Union has hired Esteban Zuno as vice president of wealth management.

Redwood Credit Union June 26, 2023

Horizon Credit Union Nearly Triples Donation to Support Affordable Housing By Horizon Credit Union

. On Thursday June 15, the credit union presented a $12,192 donation to NeighborWorks Boise, almost triple their initial $3,500. Additional funds came from a partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines through their Member Impact Fund. This matching grant program provides more than $2 for every $1 contributed by eligible organizations

Horizon Credit Union June 26, 2023

CUES Selects Heather McKissick as Next CEO After National Search By CUES

CUES has selected Heather McKissick to serve as its next CEO after a nationwide search.

CUES June 26, 2023

OCCU team leverages corporate volunteer benefits to maintain Oregon nature preserve By Oregon Community Credit Union

A team from OCCU recently used corporate paid volunteer time benefits to perform trail maintenance work at a local Eugene, OR, nature reserve.

Oregon Community Credit Union June 26, 2023

INTERFACE.AI TO HOST WEBINAR ON “BANKING IN THE AGE OF AI” – EXPLORING THE LATEST ADVANCEMENTS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE By interface

interface.ai, a leading innovator in artificial intelligence solutions for the banking sector, is set to host a groundbreaking webinar titled “Banking in the Age of AI”. The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, 27th of June, at 11 am Pacific Time and aims to explore the latest advancements in AI, their implications for financial institutions, and

interface June 23, 2023

Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,907 to Ascension St. Vincent Foundation By Indiana Members Credit Union

Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,907 to Ascension St. Vincent Foundation as part of an ongoing debit card give back program.

Indiana Members Credit Union June 23, 2023

Maine Credit Union League and Synergent Board Appoints Industry Veteran Cris Wescott as Interim President/CEO By Synergent

The Maine Credit Union League and Synergent® Board of Directors has appointed Cris Wescott as Interim President/CEO. Wescott will fill the role previously held by Todd Mason, who is returning to his home state of Michigan later this summer. Wescott has over 36 years with the combined organizations and currently serves as Chief Financial Officer

Synergent June 23, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 23, 2023 By The Baker Group, LP

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

The Baker Group, LP June 23, 2023

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Grants to Three Local Nonprofits By Coastal Federal Credit Union

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation announced today that it has awarded $170,000 to three nonprofits in North Carolina. The Foundation’s most recent grantees include: • Catholic Charities of the Dioceses of Raleigh $30K • The Women’s Center of Wake County $40K • Band Together and United Way: Mighty Giveback $100K

Coastal Federal Credit Union June 23, 2023

SafeAmerica Credit Union Marketing Department Wins 2 Awards At The Annual Marketing Association Of Credit Unions Conference. By SafeAmerica Credit Union

The marketing team at SafeAmerica Credit Union took home two coveted awards at the annual Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) conference for their marketing campaign efforts in the 2022 calendar year.

SafeAmerica Credit Union June 23, 2023

Texas Trust CEO Jim Minge Named Most Admired CEO in North Texas By Texas Trust Credit Union

Jim Minge, CEO of Texas Trust Credit Union, has been named a 2023 Most Admired CEO by the Dallas Business Journal.

Texas Trust Credit Union June 22, 2023

Listerhill’s Past and Present Help Forge Alabama’s Future By Listerhill Credit Union

HB 164, which was just passed by the Alabama State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey, was more than just an effort to put financial literacy into Alabama high schools – it has been a decades-long quest by Listerhill Credit Union to bring financial education to the forefront in every local community.

Listerhill Credit Union June 22, 2023

NACUSO Names Ronaldo Hardy President/CEO By Humanidei

The Board of Directors of NACUSO (National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations) is pleased to announce the selection of Ronaldo Hardy as the organization’s new President/CEO. “NACUSO is a dynamic, energetic, and collaborative organization,” said Becky Reed, Chairperson of the NACUSO Board. “Ronaldo embodies all of those qualities, which made him an ideal choice

Humanidei June 22, 2023

GTE Financial Wins Three Awards For Innovative Marketing, Including Silver in Social Media By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union

GTE Financial, Tampa’s premier not-for-profit credit union, is a winning recipient of three awards at the 2023 Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) national competition. The credit union received Silver for its exceptional social media efforts, a Bronze for its Instant Cash Brochure, and another Bronze for its Virtual Product Tutorials.

GTE Financial Federal Credit Union June 22, 2023

Oregon legislature passes high school financial literacy bill By Oregon State Credit Union

The Oregon Legislature has just passed SB 3, which guarantees high school students a full semester credit of personal finance education as part of the graduation requirement.

Oregon State Credit Union June 21, 2023

encurage financial network Announces Executive Management Team By Encurage Financial Network

encurage financial network Announces Executive Management Team Chicago, IL – The encurage financial network, a collaborative effort of four credit unions and three credit union service organizations (CUSOs), is pleased to announce its executive management team. Michael Abraham has previously been announced as President and CEO of encurage. With over 20 years of experience in

Encurage Financial Network June 21, 2023

Marketing

CU Alliance CUSO and Affiliates Rebrand as FOCUSONE™

July 12, 2024

Houston, Texas, July 11, 2024 – CU Alliance and Affiliates, along with its business units, CUAC, Member Auto Center, Member ...