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.
Unitus Community Credit Union’s Corlinda Wooden Named One of the Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions
Unitus Community Credit Union SVP/Chief Retail Officer, Corlinda Wooden, has been named one of the Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions by American Banker. The recognition program celebrates women who are driving innovation, catering to underserved communities, and guiding the future of financial services. The award shines a spotlight on the brightest, most forward-thinking individuals
Corporate Central Welcomes Mary Slottke as Business Development Executive
Corporate Central is pleased to announce and welcome Mary Slottke as a Business Development Executive. In this role, Slottke will proactively evaluate the financial climate of credit unions, identify their needs, and position Corporate Central solutions to meet those needs. She will market the organization’s financial products and services, advise and schedule training, educational, and
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 10, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Day Air Announces Promotion of Two Associates to Vice President
Day Air Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotions of two of its associates, marking a significant milestone in their careers and a new chapter for the credit union. Joe Eckley has assumed the role of Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, while Zach Diver has taken on the role of Vice President
GTE Financial Opens Members Submissions For Tenth Annual Make Hope Real Initiative, Gifting Holiday Wishlists To 5 Families
As a not-for-profit credit union, GTE Financial is dedicated to prioritizing people over profits by giving back to the Tampa Bay community and its members throughout the year. For the tenth consecutive year, the credit union is accepting member story submissions for its Make Hope Real initiative, an internal philanthropic effort to help families in
Callahan To Break Down Credit Union Industry’s Latest Performance Trend
Callahan & Associates, a leading provider of insights and solutions for the credit union industry, invites industry professionals to join us for the highly anticipated Trendwatch 3Q23 webinar on Tuesday, November 14, at 2:00 PM ET. This virtual event offers valuable insights into credit union performance trends based on the industry’s latest quarterly performance data.
Kim Withers to Retire, Meridian Trust Names Bryan Thomas Next CEO
Kim Withers, Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union’s longtime President and CEO, has announced her retirement effective January 12th, 2024. Kim has been with Meridian Trust for 32 years, and under her leadership, Meridian Trust has grown from $95 million in assets to over $667 million in assets today, along with 12 strategically located branches serving
Advia Credit Union Welcomes Bill Clancy as VP of Consumer Lending; Celebrates Other New Hire and Several Internal Promotions
Advia Credit Union is honored to welcome Bill Clancy as its new Vice President of Consumer Lending. Additionally, the credit union is pleased to announce other exciting new hires as well as various internal promotions, reflecting its commitment to fostering growth and recognizing achievements.
Southwest Montana Community Federal Credit Union Appoints Teri Krakowka as President/CEO
Anaconda, MT, November 08, 2023. The Board of Directors of Southwest Montana Community Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Teri Krakowka as the credit union’s next President/Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Krakowka will succeed Tom Dedman who is retiring from Southwest Montana Community Federal Credit Union after 12 years of dedicated service.
UMassFive Recognized for Outstanding Performance in Investment Services
UMassFive and their team of CUSO Financial Services (CFS)* Financial Advisors have been recognized with the Gold Keystone Award in the medium-sized financial institution category for 2022.
Eltropy Announces Integration with Portico from Fiserv for Enhanced Credit Union Member Engagement
Eltropy, the leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced its integration with Portico® from Fiserv, a full-service account processing platform. This integration empowers credit unions utilizing Portico to harness Eltropy’s cutting-edge technology, including advanced Text, Video, Secure Chat, co-browsing, screen sharing, and chatbot technology, all consolidated within a single platform.
myCUmortgage Adds Four New Partner Credit Unions in Q3
New partners take advantage of myCUmortgage’s products and services to help them become great mortgage lenders
CU Alliance Welcomes New Owner and Investor: IHMVCU
Houston, TX. November 7, 2023. CU Alliance®, a versatile Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) offering a range of services, is delighted to announce IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union (IHMVCU) as the newest owner and investor to join our thriving family. Hailing from the heart of Illinois, IHMVCU is the premier credit union in the Quad
OCCU Foundation Golf Classic supports hungry local families
OCCU Foundation’s second annual Golf Classic raised more than $200,000. Proceeds will go directly to local food security programs for children and families in need through the OCCU Foundation Feeding Families Fund.
Ecority Poised to Help Credit Unions Become Nationwide Leaders in Green Lending with $14B+ Grant Application
Ecority, a nonprofit that has built a national coalition of credit unions and state-chartered green banks, applied to the $27B EPA-administered Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The coalition is poised to catalyze the U.S. credit union sector to rapidly deploy clean energy projects at an unprecedented scale nationwide, with a focus on low-income and disadvantaged communities.
Maine Solutions Federal Credit Union Renews with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution
Synergent® is pleased to announce that Maine Solutions has signed a new ten-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. In addition to Jack Henry’s solutions, Maine Solutions FCU signed a five-year agreement for Synergent’s Integrated Debit Card Services offered through its partnership with Fiserv, check processing, statement processing, and mobile deposit
UNITED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AND PENNSYLVANIA-BASED GOLD CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCE PLANS TO UNITE IN SPRING 2024
St. Joseph, Michigan-based United Federal Credit Union (United) and Allentown, Pennsylvania-based GOLD Credit Union (GOLD) announced today their plans to unite through a merger.
Advia Credit Union Helps Celebrate Gage Marine’s 150th Anniversary with Donations to Various Community Organizations
In celebration of Gage Marine’s 150th Anniversary, Advia Credit Union is delighted to announce a donation of $500 to each of the 15 organizations that Gage Marine also supported in 2023 as part of their milestone celebration.
Sharetec Announces New Addition to Executive Leadership Team with First-Ever Chief Customer Officer
Sharetec, known for its bold strategies and powerful core technology, has made yet another bold move with the addition of its first-ever Chief Customer Officer, Laura Szymanski. With nearly a decade of experience leading customer and operational projects at United Airlines and an MBA from the University of Chicago, Sharetec is confident that Laura’s contributions
Ashish Garg, CEO of Eltropy Wins BAI Global Innovation 2023 Rising Star Award
Ashish Garg, Co-founder and CEO of Eltropy, the leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), has been recognized for his contributions to financial services by the BAI (Bank Administration Institute) with the BAI Global Innovation 2023 Rising Star Award.
SECU’s Annual Statewide Toy Drive is Now Underway
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is excited to announce that its second annual statewide Toy Drive is officially underway. All 275 branches throughout the state will again serve as drop-off sites for the drive to help spread joy and the excitement of the season to local children and families.
BECU Welcomes Jason Rudman as Chief Member and Digital Experience Officer
BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has appointed Jason Rudman as executive vice president and chief member and digital experience officer.
Stephanie Schmidt Achieves Certified Contact Center Manager (CCCM) Certification from BenchmarkPortal
Corporate Central is thrilled to announce that Stephanie, Schmidt, AAP, CCUE, CUDE, CWCUL, CCCM, Assistant Vice President Member Services, has earned the prestigious Certified Contact Center Manager (CCCM) certification from BenchmarkPortal.
Staff at TruPartner Receive Life-Saving Certifications
TruPartner Credit Union announced today that 75% of its staff are now First Aid/CPR/AED certified. The City of Cincinnati watched the medical efforts that saved Damar Hamlin during last year’s Bills/Bengals game in its own backyard. The national spotlight that resulted showed that emergencies can happen anywhere and to anyone.
Unitus Community Credit Union Ranked Fourth Most Philanthropic Corporation
Unitus Community Credit Union has been named the fourth most philanthropic large corporation in the Portland Metro Area by the Portland Business Journal. In its annual ranking, PBJ recognized Unitus for its commitment to the communities it serves. This marks the 13th consecutive year Unitus has been ranked as a top ten large corporate philanthropist.
CUES Announces Enhancements to its CUES eVote Online Election Platform
CUES is pleased to announce enhancements have been added to its online election platform, CUES eVote, offering an even more robust and accessible voting experience for credit unions.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,692 to Lawrence North High School
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,692 to Lawrence North High School as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 03, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
GTE Financial Supports American Heart Association Tampa Bay Heart Walk For Ninth Year, Raised Over $222,500 Since 2015
Local not-for-profit credit union GTE Financial will participate in the American Heart Association’s 2023 Tampa Bay Heart Walk at Raymond James Stadium. For the past nine years, GTE has been supporting the organization as a local sponsor, and this year, it will sponsor a photo booth for participants of the walk. The event takes place
Empowering Dreams: The Journey of the Dream Educational Foundation
The Dream Educational Foundation (DEF) was founded with a clear and impactful mission: to empower high school students and dedicated credit union professionals to pursue higher education in accounting and finance. Thanks to unwavering support from our parent organization, CU Alliance, LLC (CUA), DEF has made its vision a reality. As we delve into this
First Capital Federal Credit Union Modernizes Payment Processing with Alogent’s Cloud-Based Unify Platform
NASCUS Awards Janet Powell with the Prestigious 2025 Pierre Jay Award
Redwood Credit Union members save more than $1.5 million through new financial tools and coaching program
Alogent Named Finalist in AI and Mobile Banking Categories of 2025 Luminaries Awards
SECU Foundation Grants $350,000 to Imprints Cares to Support New Family Resource Center
SchoolsFirst FCU and Sacramento Republic FC Surprise and Honor 10 School Employees From Sacramento Area
Callahan & Associates’ Announces New 2026 CreditUnions.com Media Kit
Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union Welcomes Kris Callahan as Vice President of People & Culture
Mark L. Robnett, Finalist in Credit Union Times 2025 Luminaries Awards
Meriwest Credit Union Promotes Jihong Huang to Chief Financial Officer
Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Hrach Kahwajian as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
SECU Foundation Awards Peacehaven Farm, Inc. $1 Million for Community Center and Campus Expansion
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 12, 2025
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Ryan Murphy to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Filene uncovers strong financial impact for CDFI credit unions
Sharetec Appoints New CEO and CTO to Elevate Customer Experience and Accelerate Innovation
Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Naomi Mead as Vice President of Strategic Projects & Process Improvement
Protecht announces Cognita: AI built for governance, risk, and compliance.
Credit Union of New Jersey Selects Timothy Grossman as SVP/CFO
Appli Launches Guided Home Equity Calculator to Help Credit Unions Capture High-Value Lending Opportunities
Christine Cho Is Appointed Chief Financial Officer of The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst FCU Recognized for Financial Education and Community Engagement
First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Suzanne Wages as Vice President of Real Estate Lending & Servicing
Clearview Unveils New Location
Smart banking with RCU’s new Benefits Checking
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 05, 2025
Valley Credit Union Welcomes Ben Kuss as Chief Marketing Officer
Maine Credit Unions Launch Fraud Awareness Video to Protect Older Mainers
SECU Foundation Awards $170,000 Grant to Carolinas Foundation for Hospice and Home Care
First Capital Federal Credit Union Modernizes Payment Processing with Alogent’s Cloud-Based Unify Platform
NASCUS Awards Janet Powell with the Prestigious 2025 Pierre Jay Award
Redwood Credit Union members save more than $1.5 million through new financial tools and coaching program
Alogent Named Finalist in AI and Mobile Banking Categories of 2025 Luminaries Awards
SECU Foundation Grants $350,000 to Imprints Cares to Support New Family Resource Center
SchoolsFirst FCU and Sacramento Republic FC Surprise and Honor 10 School Employees From Sacramento Area
Callahan & Associates’ Announces New 2026 CreditUnions.com Media Kit
Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union Welcomes Kris Callahan as Vice President of People & Culture
Mark L. Robnett, Finalist in Credit Union Times 2025 Luminaries Awards
Meriwest Credit Union Promotes Jihong Huang to Chief Financial Officer
Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Hrach Kahwajian as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
SECU Foundation Awards Peacehaven Farm, Inc. $1 Million for Community Center and Campus Expansion
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 12, 2025
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Ryan Murphy to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Filene uncovers strong financial impact for CDFI credit unions
Sharetec Appoints New CEO and CTO to Elevate Customer Experience and Accelerate Innovation
Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Naomi Mead as Vice President of Strategic Projects & Process Improvement
Protecht announces Cognita: AI built for governance, risk, and compliance.
Credit Union of New Jersey Selects Timothy Grossman as SVP/CFO
Appli Launches Guided Home Equity Calculator to Help Credit Unions Capture High-Value Lending Opportunities
Christine Cho Is Appointed Chief Financial Officer of The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst FCU Recognized for Financial Education and Community Engagement
First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Suzanne Wages as Vice President of Real Estate Lending & Servicing
Clearview Unveils New Location
Smart banking with RCU’s new Benefits Checking
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 05, 2025
Valley Credit Union Welcomes Ben Kuss as Chief Marketing Officer
Maine Credit Unions Launch Fraud Awareness Video to Protect Older Mainers
SECU Foundation Awards $170,000 Grant to Carolinas Foundation for Hospice and Home Care
Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
First Capital Federal Credit Union Modernizes Payment Processing with Alogent’s Cloud-Based Unify Platform
NASCUS Awards Janet Powell with the Prestigious 2025 Pierre Jay Award
Redwood Credit Union members save more than $1.5 million through new financial tools and coaching program
Alogent Named Finalist in AI and Mobile Banking Categories of 2025 Luminaries Awards
SECU Foundation Grants $350,000 to Imprints Cares to Support New Family Resource Center
