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.
Dean Michaels Named President/CEO of Co-op Solutions
Todd Clark has departed as President/CEO of Co-op Solutions after leading the company through more than seven years of expansive growth in revenues, product offerings and digital payments transaction processing. Co-op’s Board of Directors has named Dean Michaels, formerly Chief Strategy Officer, as the new President/CEO effective immediately.
Coastal Credit Union Hires Mia Vista Perez as Chief Administrative Officer
Perez brings more than 30 years of credit union experience to Coastal, including 11 years as Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Strategy and People Officer at Louisiana Federal Credit Union. She previously worked at GNO Federal Credit Union and Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union, also in Louisiana. Coastal’s Employee Experience, Employee Development, Marketing, Communication, and
Announcing the hiring of Chris Dahlgren to lead our credit union regulatory team and bolster Baker Loan Solutions.
The Baker Group is committed to continued expansion and improvement of our credit union platform. We are excited to announce the hiring of Chris Dahlgren to lead our credit union regulatory team and bolster Baker Loan Solutions. Chris’s background as an NCUA principle examiner along with his ability to work strategically with clients make him
Credit Union Leaders Gathered in Las Vegas for Alloya’s Ninth Leadership Symposium
Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union’s ninth annual Credit Union Executive Leadership Symposium saw record attendance as 203 professionals representing 137 credit unions and 25 states traveled to Las Vegas for three days of credit union-focused education and connection.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 15, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Team Raises $63,875 for CHOC Walk in the Park 2023
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that its team raised more than $63,000 for Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC) during CHOC Walk in the Park 2023. Each year, the walk helps CHOC raise essential funds that support children and their families receiving critical care
Fond du Lac CU Converts to Sharetec for Their Top-Notch Technology & Service
Sharetec, one of the fastest-growing leaders in the core processing space, has announced its partnership with Fond du Lac Credit Union. Upon extensive research and conversion, the Wisconsin credit union chose to convert to Sharetec’s core processing software.
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Provides 14 New Grants to Local Nonprofits
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation announced today that it has awarded $325,000 to 14 nonprofits in North Carolina. The Foundation focuses on funding projects in four key areas: promoting financial well
Casco Federal Credit Union Renews with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution
Synergent® is pleased to announce that Casco FCU has signed a new ten-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. The credit union also agreed to a new five-year term for Synergent to deliver additional service solutions through Jack Henry, including Banno Digital Platform™ and Remote Deposit Capture.
Brittany Poe Earns NCBSO Designation, Demonstrating Commitment to Financial Security
Corporate Central is proud to announce that Brittany Poe, BSACS, Risk & Compliance Coordinator, has earned the prestigious NAFCU Certified Bank Secrecy Officer (NCBSO) designation, solidifying her commitment to excellence in financial security.
TopLine Financial Credit Union Members And Employees Help Youth Prepare For A Successful Back To School Season
TopLine held their 20th Annual School Supply Drive that benefited local non-profits, Avenues for Youth, Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP) and Keystone Community Services. TopLine members and employees generously donated a variety of school supplies including notebooks, folders, binders, pencils, backpacks and more to help youth in our communities get ready for the new school
Truliant Publishes ‘Brighter together’ Social Responsibility Report
To mark the progress of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, Truliant created a special publication called ‘Brighter together.’ It tells the story of CSR’s important role at Truliant, and showcases how the credit union is being intentionally mindful of its social responsibility to do good.
SAFEchild Awarded $500,000 Grant from SECU Foundation for New Child Advocacy and Resource Center
Wake County non-profit SAFEchild was recently awarded a $500,000 grant from SECU Foundation to help expand its programs through the construction of a new child advocacy and resource center. SAFEchild, which stands for Stop Abuse For Every child, offers a comprehensive range of child abuse prevention, intervention, and support programs to families at no cost.
Eltropy Hosts Leadership Summit at Sundance, UT, Spotlighting AI’s Transformative Role in Community FIs
Eltropy, the leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), kicked off its highly anticipated second annual Leadership Summit at the picturesque Sundance Resort in Utah. The exclusive event, running Sept. 11-13, centers around the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on reshaping the landscape of CFIs.
Day Air Credit Union Welcomes Pat Koons as Financial Advisor to Expand Member Financial Services
Day Air Credit Union is excited to announce the newest addition to their team, Pat Koons, who will be joining as a Financial Advisor. With an exceptional track record and a passion for helping members achieve their financial goals, Koons brings a wealth of experience to the credit union’s already impressive lineup of financial planning
Abound Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture
Abound Credit Union has partnered up with Arkatechture CUSO to achieve a single source of truth to better understand their membership.
Horizon CU Hires Jake Patterson as Director of Marketing
Jake Patterson has joined the Horizon Credit Union team as director of marketing. Jake spent 11+ years in marketing at Northern Quest Resort & Casino. He is focused on leading a highly versatile and cross-functional team charged with nurturing the Horizon brand, serving members and contributing to the unique communities around Horizon. Along with his
MeridianLink Named to IDC Global FinTech Rankings Top 50
MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced it was categorized as a 2023 IDC FinTech Rankings Top 50 solution provider.
eDOC Hosted Clients Upgrade with eDOC mDTM
Four eDOC clients elected to upgrade from their hosted document imaging solutions to eDOC’s Enterprise imaging solution that is fully integrated with CU*Base core. The upgrade adds document capture and automation including eDOCSignature® e-Sign solution that provide workflows for optimal remote closing capabilities.
QCash Financial Facilitates Its Millionth Loan in Partnership With Credit Unions
QCash Financial, LLC, a wholly owned credit union service organization (CUSO) of Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union, proudly announced today that on September 1, 2023, it facilitated the one millionth loan in partnership with credit unions across the United States.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 8, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
TopLine Financial Credit Union Wins Statewide Award For Member Service Initiatives
TopLine Financial Credit Union was named a statewide winner in the $250 million – $1 billion asset category for the Louise Herring Philosophy-in-Action Member Service Award, sponsored by the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA). The Louise Herring award recognizes credit unions that demonstrate in an extraordinary way the
TopLine Financial Credit Union Wins Statewide Award For Adult Financial Education Efforts
TopLine Financial Credit Union was named a statewide winner in the $250 million – $1 billion asset category for the Adult Desjardins Financial Education Award, sponsored by the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA). The Desjardins recognizes leadership within the credit union movement on behalf of adult financial literacy.
LGE Community Credit Union celebrates grand opening of Sandy Springs branch
On Wednesday, Aug. 30, LGE Community Credit Union celebrated the official grand opening of its new Sandy Springs branch, located at 6615 Roswell Road, Suite 6637-A. The new location is LGE’s 15th branch overall and third in north Fulton County.
Clearview Federal Credit Union Expands with Three New Locations
In a strategic effort that directly aligns with Clearview Federal Credit Union’s commitment to serving its members, Clearview is elated to announce the opening of three new financial center locations across the Pittsburgh region.
GTE FINANCIAL TO HOST FREE CAR SHOW IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE YANKEES AT STEINBRENNER FIELD TO RAISE MONEY FOR LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Local credit union, GTE Financial, is proud to present their inaugural event, Family Motor Fest, a family-friendly festival to raise money for local scholarships in partnership with the Yankees. Hosted at George M. Steinbrenner Field, this event will feature 400 show cars, food trucks, a kids zone, bounce houses, a MOSI exhibition, and much more.
OCCU promotes two executives
OCCU announces the promotion of two company leaders to senior vice president roles.
CUNA Strategic Services Allies With Sharetec to Accelerate Credit Union Technology
CUNA Strategic Services has announced its selection for its newest core processing partner, Sharetec, a cutting-edge leader in credit union technology. This collaboration aspires to provide more credit unions access to a powerful web-based core and advanced functionality, thereby helping to propel competitive advantage, boost member satisfaction and retention, and drive operational efficiencies.
SECU Receives National Recognition for Financial Education Efforts Benefiting North Carolina Youth
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) was recently recognized by the Credit Union Financial Education Network (CUFEN) for its financial education efforts benefiting North Carolina youth. SECU took home top honors for the most students reached (58,936) and third place for the highest number of student presentations (875) from July 2022 through June 2023. SECU received
CU Alliance CUSO Welcomes a New Owner/Investor ACUS Holdings
CU Alliance®, a multi-service Houston Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), is pleased to welcome ACUS Holdings, LLC, also a credit union owned company, as an owner/investor in the CUSO. ACUS Holdings is based in Tuscaloosa, owned by Alabama Credit Union, and provides various services including indirect automobile lending, insurance, and marketing services.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025
Countdown to Momentum 2025
First Northern Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Member Lending Experience
Vizo Financial’s September 2025 Education Calendar
Huntington Beach Credit Union Appoints Aron Harrington as President/CEO
Strivve Brings One-of-a-Kind Cardholder Experiences as CUNA Strategic Services Newest Alliance Provider
TriUnity Foundation Receives Largest Single Investment to Date with Donation from Google
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 22, 2025
SECU Foundation Awards $300,000 Grant to Legal Aid of NC to Expand Services in Rural Areas
Alogent Celebrated as a 2025 Metro Atlanta Top Workplace for Second Consecutive Year
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 3,200 Backpacks Throughout California
EECU Makes Homeownership More Attainable with Expanded Loan Options
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Present AI-Powered Financial Calculator Solutions at FinovateFall 2025
Orianna Valentine Recognized as Certified Credit Union Manager through CUES Emerge Program
DDJ Myers Becomes One of America’s Credit Unions Inaugural Visionary Providers
New admin portal in Cloudvirga’s Tropos borrower platform puts lenders in the driver’s seat
More Credit Unions Join National Student Loan Marketplace, Showcasing Unique Solutions to Support Students and Families
New CUES Governance Toolkit Equips CUs to Lead with Confidence and Clarity
LGE Community Credit Union Named a 2025 AJC Top Workplace
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Raises Awareness for Children’s Hospital Orange County Through the 2025 CHOC Walk in the Park
Sound Credit Union Reveals 2025 Scholarship Recipients
EECU Sponsors New Teacher Grants for Sanger Unified
TriUnity Foundation to Host Nationwide Virtual 5K to Support Members Facing Terminal Illness
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 15, 2025
Meet the Future of CU Leadership: 2025 CUES Emerging Leader Finalists Announced
Support EXP Launches “Beyond the Score” to Help Financial Institutions Spot Risks Hidden Behind Good CX Scores
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Selected to Debut Breakthrough AI Functionality at FinovateFall 2025
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025
Countdown to Momentum 2025
First Northern Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Member Lending Experience
Vizo Financial’s September 2025 Education Calendar
Huntington Beach Credit Union Appoints Aron Harrington as President/CEO
Strivve Brings One-of-a-Kind Cardholder Experiences as CUNA Strategic Services Newest Alliance Provider
TriUnity Foundation Receives Largest Single Investment to Date with Donation from Google
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 22, 2025
SECU Foundation Awards $300,000 Grant to Legal Aid of NC to Expand Services in Rural Areas
Alogent Celebrated as a 2025 Metro Atlanta Top Workplace for Second Consecutive Year
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 3,200 Backpacks Throughout California
EECU Makes Homeownership More Attainable with Expanded Loan Options
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Present AI-Powered Financial Calculator Solutions at FinovateFall 2025
Orianna Valentine Recognized as Certified Credit Union Manager through CUES Emerge Program
DDJ Myers Becomes One of America’s Credit Unions Inaugural Visionary Providers
New admin portal in Cloudvirga’s Tropos borrower platform puts lenders in the driver’s seat
More Credit Unions Join National Student Loan Marketplace, Showcasing Unique Solutions to Support Students and Families
New CUES Governance Toolkit Equips CUs to Lead with Confidence and Clarity
LGE Community Credit Union Named a 2025 AJC Top Workplace
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Raises Awareness for Children’s Hospital Orange County Through the 2025 CHOC Walk in the Park
Sound Credit Union Reveals 2025 Scholarship Recipients
EECU Sponsors New Teacher Grants for Sanger Unified
TriUnity Foundation to Host Nationwide Virtual 5K to Support Members Facing Terminal Illness
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 15, 2025
Meet the Future of CU Leadership: 2025 CUES Emerging Leader Finalists Announced
Support EXP Launches “Beyond the Score” to Help Financial Institutions Spot Risks Hidden Behind Good CX Scores
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Selected to Debut Breakthrough AI Functionality at FinovateFall 2025
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025
Countdown to Momentum 2025
First Northern Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Member Lending Experience
Vizo Financial’s September 2025 Education Calendar
Huntington Beach Credit Union Appoints Aron Harrington as President/CEO
Strivve Brings One-of-a-Kind Cardholder Experiences as CUNA Strategic Services Newest Alliance Provider
