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.
CU Alliance CUSO Welcomes New Board Member
Houston, TX – April 25, 2024 – CU Alliance, a leading credit union service organization based in Houston, proudly announces the addition of Jeremy Silva to its board of directors. Mr. Silva’s exceptional qualifications and unique experiences in the credit union industry span over 18 years. As the Chief Financial Officer of AMOCO FCU, he
Maine Credit Union League Welcomes Elise Baldacci as Its New President
The Maine Credit Union League is pleased to announce the appointment of Elise Baldacci as its new President, effective June 3. Baldacci, a longtime credit union advocate, is a familiar face to the credit union industry, having worked for both the League and its CUSO, Synergent®, a leading financial technology and services company for credit
PSCU/Co-op Solutions’ Integration with Amazon One Enables Pay-by-Palm for Cardholders
PSCU/Co-op Solutions announced the addition of Amazon One to its suite of digital wallet integrations for client card issuers.
45 Credit Unions Show Care for Employees by Partnering with CUSO’s I-Care Health Plan
InterLutions, an employee benefits CUSO, recently welcomed 45 credit unions to its “I-Care Family.” The innovative health plan solution, called I-Care, leverages data, technology, and collaboration to deliver competitive benefits to credit unions of any size or location. The CUSO launched an in-house insurance agency to work exclusively with smaller credit unions, and it is
Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning Announce Strategic Alliance
Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning proudly announce their strategic alliance, driven by a shared vision to empower credit unions to make a meaningful impact on their members and communities. This union combines the strengths of both organizations, bringing together a wealth of expertise, innovative solutions, and a shared dedication to transforming the credit
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 19, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Christus Santa Rosa CEO Makes First Pitch for Texas State Baseball and Women’s Health
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System has been making a pitch locally to raise funds for advanced equipment to help Central Texas women. At the April 9 Texas State Baseball game, their CEO took pitching in a different direction. T he CEO was invited to make the pitch by Greater Texas Credit Union.
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Production Manager in Arkansas
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Hedden to Mortgage Production Manager. Hedden is based at United’s Promenade branch located at 2000 S. Promenade Blvd in Rogers, Arkansas.
Jason McPhee Honored with Texas A&M Charles W. Plum Award
The Texas A&M Memorial Student Center Council (MSC) honored Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union’s Jason McPhee with the Charles W. Plum Distinguished Service Award.
Truliant Is First N.C. Financial Institution to Earn Family Forward N.C. Certification
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (April 18, 2024) – Truliant Federal Credit Union recently became North Carolina’s first financial institution to become a Family Forward NC Certified Employer. The designation is provided by the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation.
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 2024 Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary
Indiana Members Credit Union is pleased to announce the Caroline Symmes Children’s Cancer Endowment as the new member-nominated beneficiary for its Cancer Awareness Debit Card.
Shine the Spotlight on Industry Heroes: Nominations Open for 2024 CUES Awards!
Nominations and applications are open for the 2024 CUES Awards & Recognition program now through May 3.
SafeAmerica Credit Union Announces Their 2024 College Scholarship Winners
For over 30 years SafeAmerica has been an advocate for higher education and has awarded $1,000 scholarships to college or college-bound members. Thirty applications in total were submitted to the credit union’s 2024 College Scholarship Program. The five recipients were selected based on their essay responses regarding their future financial needs and how SafeAmerica fits
Listerhill Credit Union Announces Grand Opening of Spring Hill, Tennessee Branch
Listerhill Credit Union is proud to announce the opening of our newest branch in Spring Hill, Tennessee on April 16, 2024.
Decade Of Employee Commitment: GTE Financial Recognized As Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace For 10th Consecutive Year
GTE Financial, one of Tampa Bay’s most prominent and locally owned credit unions, is proud to announce they have been named one of the Tampa Bay Times 2024 Top Workplaces. The financial institution ranked nine in the mid-size category (150-499 employees) for the tenth year in a row.
Gulf Winds Credit Union Welcomes Melissa Plack as Vice President of Commercial Lending
Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Melissa Plack as its Vice President of Commercial Lending.
Five New Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Home Loan Systems and Services
myCUmortgage is excited to announce partnerships with five new credit unions in the first quarter of 2024. New Q1 partners represent over 131,000 members and nearly $2 billion in assets.
Universal 1 Credit Union Named Diamond Awards Recipient Amid Record-Breaking Competition
Universal 1 Credit Union (U1) was among 168 credit unions nationwide named as winners of prestigious Diamond Awards – the Marketing & Business Development Council’s annual marketing excellence competition.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 12, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
The Keys to Effective Bankruptcy and Repossession Strategies
As consumers struggle to make payments, it is vital for financial institutions to implement successful bankruptcy and repossession strategies. This is especially critical today, with inflation, mass layoffs, cost-of-living increases, high interest rates and the resumption of student loan payments contributing to consumers’ plummeting financial health. MarketWatch Guides reported that, between 2022 and 2023, U.S.
Yolo Federal Credit Union Announces Key Leadership Positions
Yolo Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce new key leadership positions within the executive team, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Lending Officer, and Chief Information Officer.
Neural Payments and Sharetec Partner To Offer Embedded P2P Functionality
Peer-to-peer (P2P) payments pioneer Neural Payments is pleased to announce it has partnered with Sharetec, a progressive, credit union-centric fintech supporting more than 280 credit unions with solutions in core systems, e-services and more.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $2,609 to Noblesville High School
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $2,609 to Noblesville High School as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program. Since beginning the program in 2013, Noblesville High School has earned $30,155 through this IMCU giveback program.
United Federal Credit Union Names Zach Thompson Branch Manager in Buchanan
United Federal Credit Union (United) has named Zach Thompson as Branch Manager at its branch at 808 E Front St. in Buchanan.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 05, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Redwood Credit Welcomes New Vice President of Insurance Services
Redwood Credit Union has hired Forest de Jong as Vice President of insurance services.
GreenState Credit Union earns National Workplace Honor
GreenState Credit Union was recently honored as the #16 Top Workplace in the Nation, according to USA Today.
Law Enforcement & Technology Federal Credit Union and Justice Federal Credit Union Announce their Intent to Merge
Justice Federal Credit Union and Law Enforcement & Technology Federal Credit Union are excited to announce their intent to merge contingent upon member vote. Both credit unions serve the justice and law enforcement community. Once approved, Justice Federal would serve more than 68,000 members, with twenty branches across the nation, and over $1B in assets.
Day Air Credit Union Receives 2023 Economic Vehicle Accessibility Award
Day Air Credit Union is delighted to receive the 2023 Economic Vehicle Accessibility Award from Open Lending, a leader in automotive lending and risk analysis for financial institutions. This award, the first of its kind, recognizes Day Air’s dedication to facilitating vehicle ownership by providing fair financing to consumers with near-prime and non-prime credit ratings.
Corporate Central Announces Strategic Investment in Curql Fund II
Corporate Central is proud to announce it has made a strategic investment in Curql Fund II, an innovative investment fund specializing in fintech. This fund prioritizes supporting credit unions to stay competitive and relevant by strategically investing in fintech tailored for their needs.
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Marks More Than 70 New Connections to Immediate Payment Rails in 2025
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC HONORED AT KEHRER GROUP’S 2025 TOP DIRECTORS AWARDS
Corporate Central Welcomes Vikram Israni to Board as Jay Magulski Retires
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Community Grants
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List
Blask and Randall Earn Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford To Their Business Lending Team
Canvas Credit Union Becomes an Owner in DaLand CUSO
2025 in Review: Corelation Delivers Record-Breaking Results, Reinforcing Market Leadership with 38 New Client Signings
Corporate Central Welcomes Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Returns $13.6 Million to Members in 2025
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 9, 2026
Altamaha Federal Credit Union Enters New Technology Partnership with Synergent
DUGOOD CREDIT UNION SPOTLIGHTS EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS
The Next Generation of CU Leaders Takes Shape as Applications Open for CUES Emerge 2026
ALM First Executive Benefits Expands Team, Welcoming Cameron Kasteler and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler
Callahan & Associates And Quantum Governance, L3C™ Unite to Advance Credit Union Governance
Richland Federal Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2026
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Information & Security Officer
Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees
For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO
CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners
Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist
LAFCU Expands Marketing, Creative and Community Engagement Team With Promotions And New Hire
Vizo Financial’s January 2026 Education Calendar
SchoolsFirst FCU Spreads Holiday Cheer at Rady Children’s Health
Los Angeles Mid-City Branch Extends SchoolsFirst FCU’s Footprint to 72 Branches in California
ICUL Names Congressman Darin LaHood as 2025 Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Marks More Than 70 New Connections to Immediate Payment Rails in 2025
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC HONORED AT KEHRER GROUP’S 2025 TOP DIRECTORS AWARDS
Corporate Central Welcomes Vikram Israni to Board as Jay Magulski Retires
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Community Grants
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List
Blask and Randall Earn Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford To Their Business Lending Team
Canvas Credit Union Becomes an Owner in DaLand CUSO
2025 in Review: Corelation Delivers Record-Breaking Results, Reinforcing Market Leadership with 38 New Client Signings
Corporate Central Welcomes Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Returns $13.6 Million to Members in 2025
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 9, 2026
Altamaha Federal Credit Union Enters New Technology Partnership with Synergent
DUGOOD CREDIT UNION SPOTLIGHTS EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS
The Next Generation of CU Leaders Takes Shape as Applications Open for CUES Emerge 2026
ALM First Executive Benefits Expands Team, Welcoming Cameron Kasteler and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler
Callahan & Associates And Quantum Governance, L3C™ Unite to Advance Credit Union Governance
Richland Federal Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2026
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Information & Security Officer
Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees
For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO
CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners
Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist
LAFCU Expands Marketing, Creative and Community Engagement Team With Promotions And New Hire
Vizo Financial’s January 2026 Education Calendar
SchoolsFirst FCU Spreads Holiday Cheer at Rady Children’s Health
Los Angeles Mid-City Branch Extends SchoolsFirst FCU’s Footprint to 72 Branches in California
ICUL Names Congressman Darin LaHood as 2025 Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Marks More Than 70 New Connections to Immediate Payment Rails in 2025
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC HONORED AT KEHRER GROUP’S 2025 TOP DIRECTORS AWARDS
Corporate Central Welcomes Vikram Israni to Board as Jay Magulski Retires
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Community Grants
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List
Blask and Randall Earn Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute