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.
iQ Credit Union Announcement Retirement of CLO Gayle Rust Gustafson
Vancouver, Wash. – iQ Credit Union, based out of Vancouver, Wash., announced that Gayle Rust Gustafson, chief lending officer at iQ Credit Union, has retired after a 42-year career in the financial services industry. Gustafson has served in leadership roles at five credit unions in three states during her career, joining iQ in 2017 where
iQ Credit Union Unveils Key Promotions to Enhance Member Experience
iQ Credit Union (iQ), a modern member-owned financial institution, today announced a series of leadership promotions that expand the member experience throughout all communication and service delivery channels. These changes are part of iQ’s ongoing commitment to providing a comprehensive suite of financial solutions that simplify banking and improve the financial lives of its members.
TopLine Financial Credit Union Advocates For Members In Washington D.C.
TopLine Financial Credit Union visited Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. as part of the annual America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference, the credit union industry’s largest advocacy event. During the conference, TopLine executives and officials, along with 6,000 other credit union professionals, board members and Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) staff members, discussed several top
SchoolsFirst FCU Sponsors Friends of Sacramento Arts Heroes of Arts Education Gala
SchoolsFirst FCU, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, served as the lead sponsor of the second annual Friends of Sacramento Arts Heroes of Arts Education Gala, which recognizes community leaders and local arts educators for their role in supporting and bringing arts education to local schools. The event was held on
United Federal Credit Union Opens New Branch in Minden; Promotes Kasha Austill to Branch Manager
United Federal Credit Union (United) is expanding its footprint in Nevada. United opened a new branch in Minden on Monday, March 18, 2024. United has been operating in Nevada since 2009. The Minden branch is United’s ninth location in the state.
MeridianLink Announces 2024 MeridianLink LIVE! Keynote Speakers and Thought Leader Participation
MeridianLink, Inc. announced the keynote speakers and thought leaders who will take the stage at MeridianLink LIVE! 2024 to share meaningful insights into digital maturity in today’s changing lending and banking environments.
Tower Federal Credit Union Wins Two CUNA Diamond Awards For Creative Excellence in Marketing
Tower Federal Credit Union today announced it was honored with two Diamond Awards from the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions. Tower won in the Rebrand/New Corporate Identity category for its recent brand refresh and in the Website category for its website redesign. The Diamond Awards are the most prestigious annual
McDowell Cornerstone Credit Union Chooses Sharetec for its “Best of Breed Software”
Sharetec, a leading provider of core processing software for credit unions, has announced its partnership with McDowell Cornerstone Credit Union (CU) in Marion, NC. After several months of presentations and evaluations, this North Carolina-based credit union says Sharetec “Stood out in the crowd,” making them the clear winner.
The End of an Era: Karen Christie Set to Retire from Corporate Central
Corporate Central bids a fond farewell to Karen Christie, Vice President Member Services, who is retiring after over 36 years of dedicated service. Christie has been an invaluable asset to the corporate credit union, and her commitment and passion for serving members has left a deep-rooted mark on the credit union community. Her last day
BCU NAMED TWO-TIME GALLUP® EXCEPTIONAL WORKPLACE AWARD WINNER
BCU is honored to have earned the 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the second consecutive year. This award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. Unwavering in its Purpose of Empowering People to Discover Financial Freedom, the Credit Union keeps members and employees at the forefront of every decision it makes.
GTE Financial Introduces New Community Empowerment Mortgage Program For Under-Resourced Communities In Tampa Bay
GTE Financial is proud to introduce the Community Empowerment Mortgage, a new dedicated Special Purpose Credit Program (SPCP) designed to extend mortgage financing opportunities in under- resourced communities looking to purchase a home. This initiative, focusing on the Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Lakeland metropolitan areas, represents the credit union’s commitment to promoting equitable homeownership.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 28, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
eDOC Partnership Signs Three SoCal Shared Resource Credit Unions!
eDOC with its network partner, CU*Answers, signed three Southern California credit unions to eDOC’s advanced Mobile Digital Transaction Management software (mDTM). Calcom FCU, Nikkei CU and Mattel FCU are all under the unique Shared Resource Solutions (SRS) management system designed to reduce management cost by co-sharing leadership resources.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Two Awards from America’s Credit Union’s Marketing & Business Development Council
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, was honored with two Diamond Awards from the Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions in the prestigious annual marketing competition recognizing the best marketing campaigns in the credit union industry during 2023.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Project 44 for Cancer Awareness Card
On behalf of Indiana Members Credit Union members, IMCU recently presented a check for $10,000 to Project 44 as part of its exclusive Cancer Awareness Debit Card Program.
The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council Awarded TopLine Financial Credit Union Members With Scholarships
TopLine Financial Credit Union is proud to announce three members have received a $1,000 scholarship from the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC). A total of $18,000 has been awarded to 18 credit union members in Minnesota for the 2024-2025 school year.
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Grand Rapids, Michigan
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Guion to Mortgage Advisor in Grand Rapids. Guion is based at United’s Grand Rapids Mortgage Production office located at 1600 East Beltline Ave. Suite 111.
Corporate Central Promotes Stephanie Schmidt to Vice President Member Services
Corporate Central is proud to announce that Stephanie Schmidt, AAP, CCUE, CUDE, CWCUL, CCCM, CCUFC, has been promoted to Vice President Member Services. In her new capacity, Schmidt will be responsible for orchestrating strategies to optimize member satisfaction, overseeing the implementation of personalized services, and fostering innovative solutions to meet evolving member needs and preferences.
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma’s Milgard School Announce UW-Wide FinTech Pitch
Sound Credit Union (Sound), in partnership with the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT), is pleased to announce the 2024 UW FinTech Pitch. This is the fourth year the two have joined forces to foster innovation through financial technology (FinTech) while engaging with University of Washington students looking to
GOLD Credit Union Members’ Positive Vote Finalizes Merger Approvals with United Federal Credit Union
Pennsylvania-based GOLD Credit Union (GOLD) expects to officially merge into Michigan-based United Federal Credit Union (United) on Monday, April 1, 2024 following an approved vote by GOLD members on March 21.
Educational Federal Credit Union Selects John Sapp as Executive Vice President
Miami, FL, March 22, 2024. Educational Federal Credit Union (EdFed) is pleased to announce the hiring of John Sapp as the credit union’s new Executive Vice President (EVP). This position will place Sapp in a critical role overseeing various functions, including retail delivery, finance, lending, marketing, information technology, and operations. Sapp will be a key
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 22, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
INOVA Federal Donates $7,969 To World Council of Credit Unions
INOVA recently contributed $7,969 to the World Council of Credit Unions’ (WOCCU) Global Good initiative. The funds were raised through INOVA’s Global Good Visa credit card program. When INOVA members use their Global Good Visa card, INOVA donates a portion of the income generated to WOCCU, helping to fund the expansion of affordable financial services
PSCU/Co-op Solutions Appoints Two New Executive Vice Presidents
PSCU/Co-op Solutions has announced the appointment of Vel Davidov to executive vice president, chief financial officer and Michael Summers to executive vice president, chief culture officer.
GenAI, Text Messaging for Collections Take Center Stage at Annual NCUCA Conference
GenAI, Text Messaging for Collections Take Center Stage at Annual NCUCA Conference Ashish Garg and Jenn Quinn from Eltropy to highlight AI’s potential for improving community bank and credit union loan servicing and collections MILPITAS, Calif. – March 20, 2024 – Eltropy, the leading AI-powered unified conversations platform for community financial institutions, will showcase its
GTE Financial Continues To Elevate Its Team With Several Promotions and New Hires
GTE Financial, one of the largest locally owned and operated financial institutions in Tampa Bay, is pleased to announce the promotion of Saidy Barredo to Assistant Vice President of Business Banking Operations and Title, Chris Grunsten to Assistant Vice President of Fraud Operations and Risk Analytics and the hiring of Jamie Miranda to Vice President
SECU Foundation Welcomes 16 Non-profits to Mission Development Grant Program With $640,000 in Awards
A new round of Mission Development grants approved by the SECU Foundation Board of Directors welcomes 16 non-profits to the two-year capacity building program, with awards totaling $640,000. The Foundation’s Mission Development Grant Program, which began seven years ago, has been filling unmet financial needs for North Carolina non-profits seeking to strengthen their long-term growth
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Recognized Nationally as a 2024 Top Workplaces Winner by USA TODAY!
The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) proudly announces its nationwide recognition as a recipient of the 2024 Top Workplaces national award, presented by USA TODAY. Notably, USSFCU has achieved an impressive ranking of #76 out of more than 1,500 organizations across the nation, underscoring its exceptional workplace environment.
CUAC Funds $3.1 Billion in Quality Performing Loans in 2023
Houston, TX – March 21, 2024 – Credit Union Acceptance Company (CUAC, a CU Alliance Company), announced $3.1 Billion in funded loans in 2023. This is an impressive accomplishment considering credit unions are facing difficult times due to challenging economic conditions, diminished , soaring vehicle prices dampening consumer demand, and the implementation costs associated with
Centra Credit Union Announces New Financial Empowerment Line of Business
Hello, Please see attached the press release announcing Centra Credit Union’s new financial empowerment line of business named Onward. If you have any questions, please reach out to Chrissy Bailey, SVP Marketing, at 812-314-0254 or cbailey@centra.org. Thank you!
Freedom Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
TAPP Engine’s 9Squid Private Markets: First to Democratize Securitization for All Credit Unions*
Education Foundation for California Schools Awards $280,000 in Grants to California Educators
OCCU PRESIDENT & CEO NEUMANN RETIRING; SCHUMACHER TO TAKE REINS
First Independent Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $97,960 IN GRANTS THROUGH PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY PROGRAM
Call for Entries: LAFCU’s 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest
LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing to host entrepreneurship mixer focused on lending essentials
CUES and TruStage® Launch Leadership Pathways to Expand Access to Executive-Ready Talent Across the Credit Union System
Coastal Credit Union Expands Mortgage Options with VA Loan Programs
Appli Calculator Deployment Drives 23% Conversion Rate for First Source Federal Credit Union
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 30, 2026
ALM First Welcomes Jennifer Walker as Director, Sales & Client Relations
Vizo Financial’s February 2026 Education Calendar
Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $6 Billion in Assets
13 families celebrate the new year in new homes thanks to RCU Community Fund’s Down Payment Assistance program
Vizo Financial Recaps Successful Year of Credit Union Education in 2025
Newsweek Names SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union One of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions in 2026
Elan Charitable Giving Celebrates 5 Years with $250,000 in Donations
One Nevada Announces Promotions for Five Leaders
eDOC REPORTS ADOPTION GROWTH ACROSS DOCUMENT IMAGING AND eDOCSignature PLATFORMS
Arkatechture Announces Launch of AI Data Analyst Tool: ArkaIQ
Indiana Members Credit Union Recognized at Best Regional Credit Union by Newsweek and Indianapolis Community Choice Awards
SchoolsFirst FCU Raised More Than $3.3M for Children’s Miracle Network
Will Valadez Earns SPHR Credential, Advancing Strategic HR Leadership at Corporate Central
Registration Now Open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium
Corporate One Successfully Closes Inaugural Multi-Seller Prime Auto Securitization
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions for third year in a row
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Lowers Down Payment Requirements to Expand Mortgage Access for School Employees
Corporate Central Supercharges Business Onboarding with Next Generation Verification, powered by Middesk, in Beastro
Freedom Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
TAPP Engine’s 9Squid Private Markets: First to Democratize Securitization for All Credit Unions*
Education Foundation for California Schools Awards $280,000 in Grants to California Educators
OCCU PRESIDENT & CEO NEUMANN RETIRING; SCHUMACHER TO TAKE REINS
First Independent Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $97,960 IN GRANTS THROUGH PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY PROGRAM
Call for Entries: LAFCU’s 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest
LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing to host entrepreneurship mixer focused on lending essentials
CUES and TruStage® Launch Leadership Pathways to Expand Access to Executive-Ready Talent Across the Credit Union System
Coastal Credit Union Expands Mortgage Options with VA Loan Programs
Appli Calculator Deployment Drives 23% Conversion Rate for First Source Federal Credit Union
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 30, 2026
ALM First Welcomes Jennifer Walker as Director, Sales & Client Relations
Vizo Financial’s February 2026 Education Calendar
Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $6 Billion in Assets
13 families celebrate the new year in new homes thanks to RCU Community Fund’s Down Payment Assistance program
Vizo Financial Recaps Successful Year of Credit Union Education in 2025
Newsweek Names SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union One of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions in 2026
Elan Charitable Giving Celebrates 5 Years with $250,000 in Donations
One Nevada Announces Promotions for Five Leaders
eDOC REPORTS ADOPTION GROWTH ACROSS DOCUMENT IMAGING AND eDOCSignature PLATFORMS
Arkatechture Announces Launch of AI Data Analyst Tool: ArkaIQ
Indiana Members Credit Union Recognized at Best Regional Credit Union by Newsweek and Indianapolis Community Choice Awards
SchoolsFirst FCU Raised More Than $3.3M for Children’s Miracle Network
Will Valadez Earns SPHR Credential, Advancing Strategic HR Leadership at Corporate Central
Registration Now Open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium
Corporate One Successfully Closes Inaugural Multi-Seller Prime Auto Securitization
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions for third year in a row
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Lowers Down Payment Requirements to Expand Mortgage Access for School Employees
Corporate Central Supercharges Business Onboarding with Next Generation Verification, powered by Middesk, in Beastro
Freedom Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
TAPP Engine’s 9Squid Private Markets: First to Democratize Securitization for All Credit Unions*
Education Foundation for California Schools Awards $280,000 in Grants to California Educators
OCCU PRESIDENT & CEO NEUMANN RETIRING; SCHUMACHER TO TAKE REINS
First Independent Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $97,960 IN GRANTS THROUGH PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY PROGRAM
