Industry Press
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Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates the Grand Reopening of Its Newly Remodeled Santa Clara Branch
Meriwest Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its newly remodeled Santa Clara branch, marking a renewed investment in serving the financial needs of the South Bay community.
Gulf Winds Credit Union Raises Over $100,000 in Chip in Fore Charity Golf Tournament
Good morning, My name is Meghan Lyons, and I am the Communications Specialist at Gulf Winds Credit Union. On behalf of Gulf Winds, I am thrilled to share some exciting news: Gulf Winds’ third annual charitable golf tournament, Chip in Fore Charity, raised over $100,000 for the Gulf Winds Foundation this year! We believe your
Kayvee Kondapalli Named EVP and CIO at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has promoted Kayvee Kondapalli to Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer, recognizing his transformative impact and the enterprise-wide modernization he has driven across the organization.
Callahan Welcomes Joshua R. Polanin And Jason Ross To The Team
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced the recent additions of Joshua R. Polanin, Vice President of Analytics & Applied AI, and Jason Ross, Director, Advisory Service, who both joined April 14.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 17, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
EECU Sponsors Regional School Safety Symposium
FRESNO, Calif. (April 17, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly partnered with the Tulare County Office of Education to sponsor the School Safety Symposium, held April 16 and 17 at the Visalia Convention Center.
ALM First Launches Inaugural Loan Fund for Credit Unions
Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner for more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, has successfully launched a first of its kind loan fund for credit unions. The ALM First Loan Fund Investment Pilot Program is a groundbreaking new model whereby ALM First can pool funds for credit unions for the specific purpose of
Victory Bank Selects AccuAccount to Streamline Loan Imaging, Exception Tracking, and Audit Readiness
Victory Bank has selected Alogent’s AccuAccount to modernize its commercial lending workflows, including imaging, tracking, and audit processes, as part of a broader three-year technology plan. To further increase efficiency, Victory Bank plans to integrate AccuAccount with third-party solutions to support financial spreading, application automation, and the import of e-signature documents—reducing manual effort and improving
LAFCU promotes Jamie Jones to contact center branch manager
LANSING, Mich. — Jamie Jones serves as branch manager of LAFCU’s contact center, following her advancement from assistant branch manager.
For Immediate Release – Boston Firefighters Credit Union Appoints Elizabeth Adcock as Chief Digital & Information Officer
Boston, MA, April 16, 2026. Boston Firefighters Credit Union (BFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Adcock as Chief Digital & Information Officer. A forward-thinking technology executive known for driving innovation and operational excellence, Adcock joins BFCU at a pivotal time as the organization continues to evolve its digital capabilities and expand its
NASCUS and Critical Ops Launch the 2026 Fraud School
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), in partnership with Critical Ops, announce the launch of the 2026 Fraud School, which will take place on October 13–14, 2026, at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce in Columbus, OH. Sessions will cover account takeovers, deepfakes, payment manipulation, identity theft, governance frameworks, fraud response playbooks, and evidence
Callahan Gives Every Credit Union Access To Performance Insights
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced today the launch of CU Profiles, a new free plan within its performance measurement platform, Peer Suite. Built on the belief that every credit union deserves access to clear, meaningful data, CU Profiles removes the cost and complexity that has historically kept institutions from the insights their peers
Tower Federal Credit Union and the Baltimore Orioles Announce New Bird Bath Sponsorship at Camden Yards
[Laurel, Maryland – April 15, 2026] The fan-favorite Bird Bath at Oriole Park at Camden Yards is set to make an even bigger splash this season with a new hometown partner. Tower Federal Credit Union is now the presenting sponsor of the Baltimore Orioles Bird Bath, bringing new energy, giveaways, and community impact to one
Tower Federal Credit Union Hosts Free Shred Day To Fight Fraud & Prevent Identity Theft
[April 14, 2026 – Laurel, MD] Tower Federal Credit Union hosted a free Shred Day on April 11, 2026, at its Laurel, Maryland branch, giving members and the community a secure way to dispose of sensitive documents and help prevent identity theft. The event drew a strong turnout, with more than 18,000 pounds of paper
Synergent and Partner Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union Recognized with Two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions
WESTBTROOK, ME (April 14, 2026) – Synergent is pleased to announce it has received two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions for an innovative auto lending marketing campaign developed in partnership with Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union. The campaign earned Category’s Best in Audience-Specific Marketing and was also recognized in the Complete Campaign category. Awards
CU*SOUTH Board Member Jimmy Smith Inducted into Credit Union House Hall of Leaders
CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union service organization (CUSO) that provides essential products and solutions for credit unions, is proud to celebrate the induction of board member James “Jimmy” Smith into the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders, an honor bestowed by America’s Credit Unions.
Corelation Surpasses 300 Total Clients as 12 Credit Unions Select the KeyStone Core in First Quarter 2026
Demonstrating continued confidence from credit unions nationwide, Corelation, Inc., proudly announces that 12 credit unions (cumulative total of $9.4 billion in assets; 501,784 members) selected its KeyStone core platform in the first quarter of 2026 – marking a major milestone of reaching 300 total clients.
Student Choice Launches Employer Choice to Boost the Financial Resilience of Working Americans
With financial stress on the rise for many Americans, CU Student Choice Partners, LLC (Student Choice) is branching beyond its student lending roots with Employer Choice—a payroll-integrated platform that enables credit unions to deliver responsible credit and savings solutions to workers at a time they need it most.
Century Federal Credit Union Named Official Credit Union of the Cleveland Guardians
CLEVELAND, OH – Century Federal Credit Union (Century FCU) is proud to announce that it has been named the Official Credit Union of the Cleveland Guardians. This multi-year partnership brings together two Cleveland institutions that share a deep commitment to the region, its people, and its future.
Credit Unions Raise $506,230 for CMN Hospitals at Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile & 5K
Washington, D.C. (April 12, 2026) – Credit Unions and industry partners presented a $506,230 donation from Credit Union Miracle Day to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile in Washington, DC on April 12, 2026. Over $200,000 of the donation was raised directly by runners, their families, and friends who
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction by JD Power for the Second Consecutive Year
For the second year in a row, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has earned the top ranking in the JD Power U.S. Credit Union Satisfaction StudySM, the most widely recognized benchmark for members’ experience in the financial services industry. SchoolsFirst FCU ranked #1 for overall satisfaction, a result driven entirely by its Members, California’s school employees
3Rivers Credit Union Partners with Local Organizations to Expand Real-World Financial Education Across Indiana
3Rivers Federal Credit Union has partnered with Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana and Fort Wayne Community Schools to develop and pilot a real-world financial literacy curriculum aligned with Indiana’s graduation requirement. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on learning and access to financial professionals, helping students build practical money management skills before entering adulthood. Early
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Demo AI-Powered Lending Tools at Financial Brand Forum
Appli, the creator of the industry’s first AI-powered smart financial calculator, today announced that Founder and CEO Tim Pranger will be on-site at The Financial Brand Forum April 13–15 at the Aria Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas, meeting with bank and credit union executives to discuss how Appli’s tools are helping financial institutions turn
Redwood Credit Union receives two Diamond Awards for marketing excellence at America’s Credit Unions competition
Redwood Credit Union has won two Diamond Awards in America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual nationwide competition recognizing excellence in credit union marketing in 2026, celebrating RCU’s charitable community engagement and empowering local small businesses in the North Bay Area to flourish.
Chartway Credit Union Wins Sixth Straight USA Today Top Workplaces Award
Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces Award for the sixth consecutive year. Issued by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces, the national award appears in USA Today. The Top Workplaces program has an 18-year history of
LAFCU honors longtime board members whose guidance shaped decades of growth
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU employees gave a standing ovation to retiring members of its board of directors during the credit union’s recent All Staff Day, celebrating more than a century of combined leadership that helped guide LAFCU from its automotive-industry roots to the full-service, $1.1 billion financial institution it is today.
Registration Now Open for 2026 ALM First Financial Forum
Dallas, Texas – Financial institution executives and board members are encouraged to register now for ALM First’s 2026 Financial Forum, the firm’s flagship conference which regularly sells out each year. This year’s Financial Forum will be held on September 20 – 23 at The Four Seasons Austin in Austin, TX. The annual three-day conference is
Sound Credit Union and Junior Achievement Expand Partnership
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) celebrated its partnership with Junior Achievement of Washington (JA) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony recognizing the grand opening of Sound’s educational storefront located in the BizTown section of JA’s Auburn campus.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Earns Seven Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions
The Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions awarded SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union seven Diamond Awards, one of the credit union industry’s most competitive annual marketing recognition programs. The Diamond Awards honor outstanding creative campaigns judged on both creative excellence and measurable results across more than 30 categories. Entries are judged by panels
OCEANAIR FCU TO LAUNCH SUITE OF STUDENT CHOICE LENDING SOLUTIONS
CU Student Choice announced its student loan and refinance solutions will soon be available to members of OceanAir Federal Credit Union.
LAFCU awards $20,000 in scholarships through annual essay contest
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Classroom of the Future Foundation to Celebrate 23rd Annual Innovation in Education Awards
Chartway Wins Eight 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence and Industry Awards
eDOC Innovations Hosts Successful Advanced Fraud Solutions TrueChecks Webinar Focused on Fraud Prevention for Financial Institutions
Corporate One Names Jeff Blake Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources
Gulf Winds Celebrates Older Americans Month with $5,000 Donation to the Escambia County Alabama Area Agency on Aging
CREDIT UNION OF COLORADO FOUNDATION AWARDS $110,000 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Chartway Credit Union Continues Growth with Two New Branches
Gulf Winds Foundation Awards up to $45,000 in Scholarships to Five Members
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates School Employee Appreciation Night at May 1 Angels Game
Tower Federal Credit Union Earns Great Place to Work® Certification™ Eight Years in a Row!
Gulf Winds Credit Union Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with Executive Promotions
CUNA Strategic Services and Association of Vermont Credit Unions Launch Statewide Initiative to Drive Credit Union Growth, Combat Fraud, and Accelerate Innovation
BCU EARNS 2026-2027 GREAT PLACE TO WORK CERTIFICATION™
Corporate Central Holds 45th Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Transformational Growth
Justice Federal Credit Union Announces Strong First Quarter 2026 Results and Continued Member Impact
Girl Scouts Visit Peach State Federal Credit Union’s Abbeville Branch to Earn Financial Literacy Badge
Tower Wealth Management Surpasses $1 Billion in Brokerage and Advisory Assets
Barbara Brooks, Teacher at Shriners Children’s Hospital in partnership with the Sacramento City Unified School District, Named 2025/2026 ABC10’s Teacher of the Year
CoVantage Credit Union Announces Appointment of Matt Kaudy as President and CEO
Chris Felton Receives One of the Credit Union Industry’s Highest Honors
$59 Billion State Employees’ Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting the KeyStone Core to Enhance its Member Service Experience
$59 Billion State Employees’ Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting the KeyStone Core to Enhance its Member Service Experience
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 15, 2026
Credit Unions Demonstrate Strength And Stability In First Quarter 2026
Gulf Winds Welcomes Pete Lauter as Vice President of Wealth Management
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Announces $300k in Grants for Q1 2026
Family Trust Foundation Hosts 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
From Risk into Readiness: An Inside Look at Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference
LAFCU awards $20,000 in scholarships through annual essay contest
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Classroom of the Future Foundation to Celebrate 23rd Annual Innovation in Education Awards
Chartway Wins Eight 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence and Industry Awards
eDOC Innovations Hosts Successful Advanced Fraud Solutions TrueChecks Webinar Focused on Fraud Prevention for Financial Institutions
Corporate One Names Jeff Blake Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources
Gulf Winds Celebrates Older Americans Month with $5,000 Donation to the Escambia County Alabama Area Agency on Aging
CREDIT UNION OF COLORADO FOUNDATION AWARDS $110,000 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Chartway Credit Union Continues Growth with Two New Branches
Gulf Winds Foundation Awards up to $45,000 in Scholarships to Five Members
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates School Employee Appreciation Night at May 1 Angels Game
Tower Federal Credit Union Earns Great Place to Work® Certification™ Eight Years in a Row!
Gulf Winds Credit Union Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with Executive Promotions
CUNA Strategic Services and Association of Vermont Credit Unions Launch Statewide Initiative to Drive Credit Union Growth, Combat Fraud, and Accelerate Innovation
BCU EARNS 2026-2027 GREAT PLACE TO WORK CERTIFICATION™
Corporate Central Holds 45th Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Transformational Growth
Justice Federal Credit Union Announces Strong First Quarter 2026 Results and Continued Member Impact
Girl Scouts Visit Peach State Federal Credit Union’s Abbeville Branch to Earn Financial Literacy Badge
Tower Wealth Management Surpasses $1 Billion in Brokerage and Advisory Assets
Barbara Brooks, Teacher at Shriners Children’s Hospital in partnership with the Sacramento City Unified School District, Named 2025/2026 ABC10’s Teacher of the Year
CoVantage Credit Union Announces Appointment of Matt Kaudy as President and CEO
Chris Felton Receives One of the Credit Union Industry’s Highest Honors
$59 Billion State Employees’ Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting the KeyStone Core to Enhance its Member Service Experience
$59 Billion State Employees’ Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting the KeyStone Core to Enhance its Member Service Experience
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 15, 2026
Credit Unions Demonstrate Strength And Stability In First Quarter 2026
Gulf Winds Welcomes Pete Lauter as Vice President of Wealth Management
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Announces $300k in Grants for Q1 2026
Family Trust Foundation Hosts 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
From Risk into Readiness: An Inside Look at Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference
LAFCU awards $20,000 in scholarships through annual essay contest
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Classroom of the Future Foundation to Celebrate 23rd Annual Innovation in Education Awards
Chartway Wins Eight 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence and Industry Awards
eDOC Innovations Hosts Successful Advanced Fraud Solutions TrueChecks Webinar Focused on Fraud Prevention for Financial Institutions
Corporate One Names Jeff Blake Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources
Gulf Winds Celebrates Older Americans Month with $5,000 Donation to the Escambia County Alabama Area Agency on Aging
