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.
Raymond Dorado Appointed to FFIEC State Liaison Committee
Raymond J. Dorado has been appointed to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s (FFIEC) State Liaison Committee (SLC). Dorado was designated by the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) to complete the remainder of the two-year term left vacant with the retirement of Deputy Superintendent of the Community and Regional Banks Unit, Yolanda
Homefield Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent
Synergent® is pleased to announce Homefield Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, as well as five-year renewal agreements for Banno Digital Platform™, Opening Act™, and iPay Consumer Bill Pay.
Corporate Central Welcomes Prabhakar Konduru as Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer
Corporate Central is pleased to announce the appointment of Prabhakar Konduru as Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer. In this pivotal role, Konduru will oversee the intricate engineering of the robust cloud infrastructure that supports the credit union’s platform, Beastro, ensuring it continues to meet the rapidly evolving needs of credit union members.
For Immediate Release: Central Willamette Credit Union Selects Luisa Herrera as Chief Experience Officer (CXO)
Albany, OR, June 06, 2024. Central Willamette Credit Union is thrilled to announce the appointment of Luisa Herrera as the credit union’s new Chief Experience Officer (CXO). In this vital role, Herrera will oversee a range of key functions, including branch and service delivery, member engagement, operations, and wealth management. With her extensive experience and
Interra Credit Union Partners With Arkatechture to Build Data Warehouse
Interra Credit Union has formed a strategic partnership with Arkatechture CUSO, a leading data analytics fintech, to elevate their business intelligence capabilities and drive transformative growth. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Interra’s ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in member services.
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards $438k in Grants
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $438,000 to 16 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q2 2024 grant cycle. The sixteen grants given to these nonprofits will improve access to resources and support financial well-being programs throughout our local communities. Grants include $100,000 to the United Way of the Greater Triangle, which will continue
41st Annual Tower Classic Golf Tournament Raises Over $68,000 for the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
TowerCares Foundation today announced that the 41st annual Tower Classic Golf Tournament broke its own fundraising record, raising over $68,000 for the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center (JHCC) in Baltimore, Md. The tournament, held June 7 at Renditions Golf Club, has helped raise more than $1 million for the Children’s Center over the years. The 2024
UMassFive Introduces New Human Resources Manager
UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) is excited to announce Hilary Barnard in her new role as Human Resources Manager.
SchoolsFirst FCU Honors Classified School Employees in Recognition Events Throughout California
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, recently recognized the exemplary school employees who were named winners in annual competitions that honor Classified School Employees of the Year at county and statewide levels.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranked #1 in California by Forbes
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that Forbes has included SchoolsFirst FCU on its list of the best credit unions in California for the sixth consecutive year and has once again named SchoolsFirst FCU as the No. 1 credit union
Conquering Silent Attrition: Credit Union Leaders Invited to Discover Member Retention Strategies in Exclusive Webinar
Support EXP is proud to announce an exclusive webinar on Wednesday, June 26th, at 2:00 pm (Eastern) grappling with the hot topic of “Conquering Silent Attrition by Understanding Your Members.” Hosted by industry expert Rhonda Sheets, CEO of Support EXP, this session is designed to give credit union leaders the information and inspiration they need
Coastal Credit Union’s Daymark Realty Reaches Five Million Dollar Savings Milestone
Coastal Credit Union’s real estate subsidiary, Daymark Realty, reached another milestone this month, having saved Coastal members more than $5 million in real estate fees since the service launched in 2007. Savings are calculated as the difference between the listing fees that members pay versus typical fees in the market.
New Co-CEOs Lead with Vision and Resilience
Roanoke Valley Community Credit Union has started 2024 on fire, boasting an impressive $5.5 million in new loans under co-CEOs Pam Duke and Lauren Whitmire. This remarkable start follows a stellar 2023, where the $103 million credit union achieved a 37.2% increase in loan growth, far outpacing peers in terms of loans, capital growth, net
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Susan Ralston as New Chief Operating Officer
Tower Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in Maryland, is pleased to announce the hiring of Susan Ralston as new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Ralston brings to Tower over 30 years of leadership experience in the banking and financial industry, and as COO, will oversee Tower’s Deposit Operations, Debit Card Operations, Fraud,
Unitus Community Credit Union’s Tru Checking Receives National Certification by Banking Advocates as Safe, Affordable Account
The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund’s Bank On National Account Standards Certification of Unitus Tru Checking indicates that it meets more than 25 features for safe and affordable consumer transaction accounts.
Maxwell Partners with Mortgagebot LOS to Enable a Fully Digital Mortgage Experience
Best-in-class integrations securely sync data bi-directionally between the Maxwell Mortgage Point of Sale and the Mortgagebot LOS, ensuring data integrity and a seamless experience for the lender and the borrower Mortgagebot LOS clients across the U.S. can now benefit from the leading POS that significantly increases loan officer productivity and loan pull-through rates
Unitus Community Credit Union Rated a “Best in State” Credit Union by Forbes
In its annual rankings of “Best in State” credit unions, Forbes has named Unitus Community Credit Union the third best credit union in Oregon.
CU Student Choice Launches Financing Option for Pilot Trainees with APCU/Center Parc Credit Union and AeroGuard Flight Training Center
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that it has collaborated with APCU/Center Parc Credit Union to provide lending solutions for future airline pilots enrolled in the Pilot Pathway Program at AeroGuard Flight Training Center.
Coastal Credit Union and Ripe for Revival Debut New Mobile Food Market
On June 13, Coastal Credit Union and Ripe for Revival hosted a ribbon cutting and announcement of their new partnership. The event showcased Ripe for Revival’s new Coastal-branded mobile food market that will participate in community events feeding those in need. Funding for the mobile market was made possible in part through more than $100,000
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 14, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors 2025 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year and 2024 Classified School Employees of the Year Awards
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced its sponsorship of the Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year and Classified School Employees of the Year annual recognition programs.
SECU Awarded PLANSPONSOR of the Year for Its Total Retirement Offering for Employees
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has been named 2024 PLANSPONSOR of the Year for its Total Retirement Offering provided to the more than 10,000 active and retired SECU employee plan participants.
Optimizing Collections: Mitigating Risk Management in Estate Recovery
Inflation has affected many aspects of the economy, with the cost of nearly everything rising – from non-discretionary expenses like food and housing to discretionary activities like entertainment and travel. Estate planning, while not something top of mind for most people, has also been affected. According to Caring.com’s 2024 Wills and Estate survey, a mere
BECU Expands Financial Services for South King County Members with New White Center Location
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced its plans to open a new Neighborhood Financial Center (NFC) in the White Center neighborhood of Seattle.
Envisant Partners with Clutch
Envisant is excited to share the news below of our partnership with Clutch! Together Clutch and Envisant will empower credit unions to fulfill their digital aspirations and better serve members. I hope you’ll share this great news with your networks and please let me know if you have any questions!
ACUMA Seeks New Volunteer Board Member to Serve on Its Board of Directors
The American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) seeks a Volunteer Board Member. The new candidate will join the association’s governing Board of Directors, which provides guidance to ACUMA on how best to serve its growing membership. The Volunteer Board Member will provide guidance for the non-profit association.
Kristen Mahlmann Promoted to Chief Financial Officer At Redwood Credit Union
Kristen Mahlmann has been promoted to chief financial officer for Redwood Credit Union.
Vecinos Receives $1.6 Million from SECU Foundation for New Medical Center and Human Services Hub
SECU Foundation recently awarded a $1.6 million grant to Vecinos for a new medical center and human services hub in Macon County. A groundbreaking kicked off the initiative to bring greater access to healthcare and supportive services for low-income and uninsured adults in Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties.
Eltropy Heats Up Webinar Season: Equipping Credit Unions and Community Banks with Powerful Fraud Prevention Strategies
AI-powered fraud prevention and protecting from the impact of rising delinquencies takes center stage in Eltropy’s latest webinars SANTA CLARA, Calif. – June 13, 2024 – Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), is hosting a series of webinars, providing timely guidance on combating fraud and dealing with the impact of
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 07, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
EECU Sponsors Magic of Storytelling Event Bringing Books to Fresno Students
Synergent and Partner Credit Unions Honored with Four MAC Award Wins
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
EECU Sponsors Magic of Storytelling Event Bringing Books to Fresno Students
Synergent and Partner Credit Unions Honored with Four MAC Award Wins
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
EECU Sponsors Magic of Storytelling Event Bringing Books to Fresno Students
Synergent and Partner Credit Unions Honored with Four MAC Award Wins
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