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.
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
SafeAmerica Credit Union Announces New Regional Branch Manager, Antione Nash
SafeAmerica Credit Union announces their new Regional Branch Manager, Antione Nash.
CU Student Choice Announces Kathy Duvall as New Board Chairperson
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that Kathy Duvall, President and CEO of SF Fire Credit Union, has been elected to the role of Chairperson by the organization’s Board of Directors.
United Federal Credit Union Employee Campaign Raises More Than $39,000 to Benefit the United Way
United Federal Credit Union’s (United) annual United Way employee fundraising campaign raised $19,740 in individual pledges. The credit union added to that total with a dollar-for-dollar match bringing the total United Way donation to $39,480.
TopLine Financial Credit Union Hosted Bike Drive To Benefit Youth Apprenticeship Program
TopLine Financial Credit Union hosted a bike donation drive with all donations benefiting Keystone Community Services’ Youth Social Enterprise Program, Express Bike Shop. TopLine members, employees and community members dropped off their bikes and bike parts to help local youth. As the drive wrapped up, TopLine collected a total of 186 bikes. The bicycle donations
PSCU’s The Loan Service Center Partners with Millennium Capital and Recovery Corporation
Wyoming, Minn. — (Oct. 31, 2023) — The Loan Service Center (TLSC), a PSCU company, today announced its partnership with Millennium Capital and Recovery Corporation® (Millennium), a leader in the asset repossession management industry. Through TLSC’s extended services, credit unions will gain further access and scalability to nationwide first-party delinquency management services for collateral recovery
Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Retirement and Key Leadership Promotion
Unitus Community Credit Union is celebrating a much-deserved retirement and promotion from within the organization. After 16 years of exemplary service, Gayle Evans, SVP/Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), is retiring. Unitus is promoting VP of People and Culture, Jessica Brown, to the Executive Leadership Team to take on the CHRO role.
Brett Martinez Named 2023 California Advocate of the Year
Brett Martinez, president and CEO of Redwood Credit Union, has been named 2023 California Advocate of the Year by the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues (CCUL).
Universal 1 Credit Union Expands Reach to Seven Counties
Dayton, Ohio – Universal 1 Credit Union (U1) is excited to announce a significant expansion in membership throughout seven additional counties. U1 has been serving several counties and cities around the Miami Valley and as of October 23, 2023, residents of Clinton, Darke, Fayette, Franklin, Montgomery, Pike, and Preble counties are now eligible for membership
Eltropy CEO Ashish Garg Named Finalist for Credit Union Times LUMINARIES Award
Ashish Garg, Co-founder and CEO of Eltropy, has been named a finalist for the 2023 Credit Union Times LUMINARIES Awards in the Executive Leadership category. The Credit Union Times LUMINARIES Awards celebrate organizations and individuals who drive innovation and meaningful progress in the credit union industry.
BECU Appoints Raquel Karls as Chief People Officer
BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has welcomed Raquel Karls as executive vice president and chief people officer.
Sharetec and Larky Partner to Boost Member Engagement Across Hundreds of Credit Unions
Sharetec, a top provider of innovative core processing software and digital solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Larky, the industry leader in proactive account holder engagement.
Coastal Credit Union Honored Among Greater Triangle Civic 50
On October 25, Activate Good and Points of Light recognized Coastal Credit Union, as one of the companies honored in the Greater Triangle’s first-ever Civic 50. The honor represents Coastal’s commitment to the Triangle community and overall positive corporate citizenship.
Redwood Credit Union Donates More than $49,000 to Local Nonprofits for International Credit Union Day
On October 19, Redwood Credit Union joined credit unions around the world in celebrating International Credit Union (ICU) Day, a day for credit unions to reflect on their history and commitment to serving their members and communities.
Callahan & Associates Joins Forces With Southeastern Regional Credit Union Schools (SRCUS) To Empower The Next Generation Of Industry Leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Callahan & Associates, a leading provider of credit union data solutions, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with the Southeastern Regional Credit Union Schools (SRCUS). This collaboration is poised to transform the education landscape for aspiring leaders by integrating Callahan & Associates’ cutting-edge online performance benchmarking platform, Peer Suite, into
Coastal Credit Union Launches Early Pay, Cuts Go Green Transaction Requirements in Half
Coastal Credit Union has announced two new enhancements to its deposit products, designed to improve members’ experience, particularly for checking account holders. Effective today, Coastal is introducing Early Pay, a feature that allows members with eligible incoming Automated Clearing House (ACH) deposits faster access to their money. The biggest beneficiaries will be members with direct
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Natalie Polaskey to Branch Manager in St. Joseph
United Federal Credit Union (United) has promoted Natalie Polaskey to the position of Branch Manager at its branch at 321 Main Street in downtown St. Joseph.
SchoolsFirst FCU Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of ‘Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged’ Podcast
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that it will become the presenting sponsor of the “Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged” podcast beginning with the launch of the second season of the program. Produced by Cloudcast Media, Classroom of the Future Foundation, and the Center for Educational
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,248 to Zionsville Community Schools
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,248 to Zionsville Community High School Athletics as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.
UK Federal Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Branch in Jessamine County
UK Federal Credit Union broke ground on a new branch in Nicholasville, KY to serve Jessamine County. The new branch is set to open in the Fall of 2024.
2023 CUES Individual Awards Winners Announced
Talent development leader CUES is pleased to announce the winners of its annual individual awards and the class of 2023 Hall of Fame inductees. Winners were announced October 19, during the CUES Member Appreciation & Awards Event.
UMassFive Receives Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award
UMassFive has received the first place Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award for 2023 in the state of Massachusetts. This annual award is given out by the Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) to honor a credit union for its social responsibility projects within the community.
MassMutual Federal Credit Union Selects Lisa Asadourian as President/CEO
Springfield, MA, October 24, 2023. The Board of Directors of MassMutual Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Lisa Asadourian as the credit union’s next President/Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Asadourian will succeed Dave Plantier who has retired from MassMutual Federal Credit Union after 38 years of dedicated service. “After a thorough search
GTE Financial Signs Multi-Year Partnership With Tampa Bay Lightning As Official Credit Union
GTE Financial is proud to announce they have been named the Official Credit Union of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The credit union has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement, partnering with the 2020-21 and 2021-22 season back-to-back Stanley Cup champions.
Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series
Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education
Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser
Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE
Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025
Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader
Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits
EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State
Premier America Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Power Data-Driven Member Experiences
myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions
EECU Offers Assistance for Members Impacted by Government Shutdown
Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO
defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk
EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education
Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year
CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders
Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge
EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference
Redwood Credit Union helps more than 4,000 people safeguard their information at free Shred-a-Thons
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation
Justice Federal Credit Union Welcomes Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE
Justice Federal Credit Union Stands Ready to Offer Members Special Assistance in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 26, 2025
EECU and Madera County Superintendent Honor County’s Top Educators
Vizo Financial’s October 2025 Education Calendar
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $26,000 FOR CHARITY AT 13TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
2025 ALM First Financial Forum Wraps-Up with Insights on Growth, Regulatory Change and Strategic Thinking
Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series
Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education
Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser
Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE
Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025
Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader
Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits
EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State
Premier America Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Power Data-Driven Member Experiences
myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions
EECU Offers Assistance for Members Impacted by Government Shutdown
Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO
defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk
EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education
Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year
CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders
Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge
EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference
Redwood Credit Union helps more than 4,000 people safeguard their information at free Shred-a-Thons
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation
Justice Federal Credit Union Welcomes Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE
Justice Federal Credit Union Stands Ready to Offer Members Special Assistance in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 26, 2025
EECU and Madera County Superintendent Honor County’s Top Educators
Vizo Financial’s October 2025 Education Calendar
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $26,000 FOR CHARITY AT 13TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
2025 ALM First Financial Forum Wraps-Up with Insights on Growth, Regulatory Change and Strategic Thinking
Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series

Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education

Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser

Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE

Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025
