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Truity Credit Union Appoints Aaron Beldner As Their Next President/CEO By Humanidei

Bartlesville, OK, February 09, 2023. The Board of Directors of Truity Credit Union, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, welcomes Aaron Beldner as their new CEO. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased Aaron will be joining Truity Credit Union as our CEO/President,” said Brent Boeve, Board Chair. “We anticipate Aaron’s leadership abilities, his background and
Vantage Impacts St. Louis Community with Holiday Giving By Vantage Credit Union

Vantage Credit Union proudly supports the community on a year-round basis, with a special emphasis on making an impact during the holiday season. Through the generosity of employees and members, Vantage was able to make the holidays brighter for those in need.
GTE Financial Takes Its Rewards Program To New Level With Pay With Points By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union

GTE Financial, one of Tampa’s leading financial institutions, is taking its rewards program, Go Points, a step further with a new Pay With Points feature.
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces Senior Leadership Promotions By Indiana Members Credit Union

Indiana Members Credit Union recently announced 10 senior leadership promotions to further position the credit union for ongoing growth and success.
CEO of State Department Federal Credit Union Plans Summer Retirement By Humanidei

State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU) is announcing that effective this summer, Jan N. Roche will retire from her position as Chief Executive Officer. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to share our appreciation for Jan’s twenty years of dedicated service to SDFCU. Through her leadership, SDFCU has delivered products and services
Coastal Credit Union Hires Sean Flynn, PhD as VP, Analytics & Insights By Coastal Federal Credit Union

Coastal Credit Union has hired Sean Flynn, PhD as the organization’s new VP of Analytics & Insights. In this role, Flynn will lead Coastal’s efforts to build and leverage an advanced internal data analytics system to provide the insights needed to meet growth objectives and key performance indicators. In addition to managing the Analytics and
Civic Federal Credit Union Takes Big Steps in Sustainability By Local Government Federal Credit Union

Civic Federal Credit Union Takes Big Steps in Sustainability
Texas Trust Credit Union COO Retiring By Texas Trust Credit Union

The Chief Operating Officer of Texas Trust Credit Union, Ginia Chapline, has retired.
Valley First Credit Union Adds Director of Corporate Communications By Valley First Credit Union

Valley First Credit Union in Modesto, Calif., added veteran communicator Daren Williams to the credit union leadership team as director of corporate communications. He will oversee all communications involving the credit union, including a broad and diverse range of business, employee, member, and marketing communications. Williams has more than 35 years of experience working as
Beacon FCU Selects PSCU to Provide Card Processing and Contact Center Support By Velera

PSCU announced that Beacon Federal Credit Union (Beacon FCU) has selected the CUSO for credit and debit card processing services as well as contact center support.
The BECU Foundation Announces 2022 Housing Stability Grant Recipients By BECU

The BECU Foundation today announced the 2022 nonprofit recipients of its inaugural Housing Stability Grant.
INOVA Federal is honored to announce the following promotion for 2023 By INOVA Federal Credit Union

Claire Kellems has been promoted to Chief Digital Officer for INOVA Federal. Kellems’ tenure with INOVA spans over ten years and includes several promotions where she has most recently served as Vice President of Analytics, Process and Technology.
Synergent To Continue Hosting Jack Henry’s Symitar for Pioneer Valley FCU By Synergent

Synergent® is pleased to announce that Pioneer Valley Federal Credit Union has signed a new five-year agreement to renew its partnership with Synergent® for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing and iPay Consumer Bill Pay™.
Pacific Cascade Federal Credit Union Partners with Elan to Offer New Credit Card Program By Elan Credit Card

(Eugene, OR and Minneapolis, MN) — Pacific Cascade Federal Credit Union (Pacific Cascade) and Elan Credit Card (Elan) today announced the launch of their partnership to provide credit card issuing, service, and support to Pacific Cascade members across six counties in Oregon. Elan Credit Card’s Partnership Development Market Director, Matthew Carpenter, shared “We are helping
Nine Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage in 2022 to Offer Mortgages to Their Members By Wright-Patt Credit Union

New partner credit unions to benefit from myCUmortgage’s comprehensive mortgage and servicing solutions to help more members with homeownership
Coastal Credit Union Names Tyler Grodi President & CEO By Coastal Federal Credit Union

Coastal Credit Union’s board of directors announced today that Tyler Grodi will become its next President & CEO, effective April 1. Grodi will succeed Chuck Purvis, who is retiring at the end of March after 11 years at the helm of the organization.
Eastman Credit Union Teams Up With Arkatechture to Leverage the Power of Data & Better Serve Their Members By Arkatechture

Eastman Credit Union (ECU) knew it was time to prioritize leveraging the power of data to operate more efficiently and make more informed decisions in support of market growth and strategic investments – They chose Arkatechture as their partner to help accelerate their data journey.
Co-op Solutions Announces its New Strategic Provider Program By CO-OP/PSCU

Co-op Solutions is introducing its Strategic Provider Program, giving credit unions access to pre-vetted, best-in-class products and services outside of Co-op’s core offerings, while also helping to streamline their procurement processes.
Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation awards $6,000 in grants By Christian Financial Credit Union

Sterling Heights, Mich., (Feb. 3, 2023) – The Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation today announced two grants to be awarded to local organizations for a total of $6,000. Grant recipients included Vista Maria and the St. Faustina Conference of St. Vincent de Paul. Vista Maria was awarded $5,000 in grant funds to
InFirst Federal Credit Union Welcomes Mark Hudzik As The New President and CEO By InFirst Federal Credit Union

ALEXANDRIA, VA (02/03/2023) – InFirst Federal Credit Union (InFirst) announced that Mark Hudzik has been appointed as the new President and CEO of the credit union after Martha Wye’s retirement.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 03, 2023 By The Baker Group, LP

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
SafeAmerica Credit Union raises $4,500 for Local Bay Area Food Banks By SafeAmerica Credit Union

SafeAmerica Credit Union’s annual Love To Give holiday food drive was held virtually from October 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023 supporting the Alameda County Community Food Bank and the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano.
Glia Releases Major Upgrade to Call Center Platform By Glia

First-ever call center solution built for financial services enhanced with AI-driven automation and fintech integrations for accelerating digital transformations..
Glia Deepens Partnership with Credit Union Community by Establishing CUSO By Glia

A selective group of credit union clients have invested and joined Glia’s advisory committee
CUES® Celebrates Black History Month with Staff Recommendations, New Content, Updated Resources By CUES

CUES is pleased to honor Black History Month 2023 by providing content and updated resources on cues.org and CUmanagement.com that celebrate diversity and honor and educate on the legacy of Black Americans.
Prizeout Joins the Jack Henry™ Vendor Integration Program By Prizeout

Prizeout Corp has announced that it has joined the Jack Henry™ Vendor Integration Program (VIP). Participation in the program will provide Prizeout with access to Jack Henry’s technical resources to enable Prizeout to integrate with Symitar®. Financial institutions on the Symitar platform can now offer Prizeout directly from their digital banking app. Accountholders can use
ORNL FCU Case Study: How Executive Commitment to Feedback Analysis Boosts CX Resilience By Support EXP

A new case study from Support EXP shows how ORNL Federal Credit Union’s C-level leadership used insights from member feedback analytics to accelerate recovery of member satisfaction following operational disruptions.
LoanStreet Launches CECL Reporting Solution for Loan Participations By LoanStreet, Inc.

Financial institutions with participations programs can automatically receive credit loss reserve estimates with greater accuracy, reflecting the true risk profile of their participation portfolio
Co-op Solutions’ THINK 23 Conference To Tackle “The Invisible Revolution” By CO-OP/PSCU

Co-op Solutions will be helping credit unions tackle “The Invisible Revolution” that is transforming financial services at its THINK 23 conference, with contributions from world-class keynote speakers, industry experts and Co-op subject matter experts.
INOVA Federal Donates $510 To Church Community Services
Corporate One Presents CU Forward: Sharing Knowledge, Shaping Success on February 26, 2025
Sparrow and CUNA Strategic Services Unite to Empower Gen Z & Millennial Financial Futures
Advia Credit Union Exceeds $1 Million in 2024 Giving Across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois
Meridia Community Credit Union Signs New and Renewal Agreements with Synergent
Elan Charitable Giving Program Surpasses $2 Million in Donations
Pasadena Federal Credit Union Selects Hector Martin as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Education Foundation for California Schools Announces Grant Recipients for 2024 Applicants
Quavo Unveils Winners of Inaugural Trust in Banking Awards
Abbey Investment Services, LLC purchases Thein Financial, LLC
Redwood Credit Union Commemorates 75th Anniversary with Yearlong Celebration
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 24, 2025
eDOC Innovations Grows with Fourteen New Clients in Q1
UMassFive Announces New Board Member Peter Rosskothen
Chartway Opens New Branch in Virginia Beach, Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
For Immediate Release: First Alliance Credit Union Selects Jake Dorsch as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Truliant Continues Upstate S.C. Expansion with New Branch in Mauldin
Post Office Employees’ Credit Union (POECU) Partners with Sharetec to Streamline Operations & Improve the Member Experience
IDB Global Federal Credit Union Selects Jennifer Vinciguerra as Chief Human Resource Officer
Craig Money Joins NASCUS Staff
BCU, AVIARYAI PARTNER TO REVOLUTIONIZE MEMBER SERVICES THROUGH AI FOLLOWING HURRICANE RELIEF OUTREACH
ELGA Credit Union and COPOCO Community Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 17, 2025
Wipfli State of credit unions 2025 research report
Milestone: Corporate One Federal Credit Union Celebrates Connecting More Than 50 Credit Unions to Immediate Payment Rails in 2024
UMassFive Announce Management Promotions
Corporate Central Announces Corporate Certificates Now Available in Beastro
Gulf Winds Credit Union Opens 2025-26 Scholarship Program
Coastal Credit Union Hires Bryan Sherrick, Chief Risk Officer & General Counsel
BECU to Open New Locations in Kirkland and Stanwood, Washington in 2025
INOVA Federal Donates $510 To Church Community Services
Corporate One Presents CU Forward: Sharing Knowledge, Shaping Success on February 26, 2025
Sparrow and CUNA Strategic Services Unite to Empower Gen Z & Millennial Financial Futures
Advia Credit Union Exceeds $1 Million in 2024 Giving Across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois
Meridia Community Credit Union Signs New and Renewal Agreements with Synergent
Elan Charitable Giving Program Surpasses $2 Million in Donations
Pasadena Federal Credit Union Selects Hector Martin as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Education Foundation for California Schools Announces Grant Recipients for 2024 Applicants
Quavo Unveils Winners of Inaugural Trust in Banking Awards
Abbey Investment Services, LLC purchases Thein Financial, LLC
Redwood Credit Union Commemorates 75th Anniversary with Yearlong Celebration
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 24, 2025
eDOC Innovations Grows with Fourteen New Clients in Q1
UMassFive Announces New Board Member Peter Rosskothen
Chartway Opens New Branch in Virginia Beach, Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
For Immediate Release: First Alliance Credit Union Selects Jake Dorsch as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Truliant Continues Upstate S.C. Expansion with New Branch in Mauldin
Post Office Employees’ Credit Union (POECU) Partners with Sharetec to Streamline Operations & Improve the Member Experience
IDB Global Federal Credit Union Selects Jennifer Vinciguerra as Chief Human Resource Officer
Craig Money Joins NASCUS Staff
BCU, AVIARYAI PARTNER TO REVOLUTIONIZE MEMBER SERVICES THROUGH AI FOLLOWING HURRICANE RELIEF OUTREACH
ELGA Credit Union and COPOCO Community Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 17, 2025
Wipfli State of credit unions 2025 research report
Milestone: Corporate One Federal Credit Union Celebrates Connecting More Than 50 Credit Unions to Immediate Payment Rails in 2024
UMassFive Announce Management Promotions
Corporate Central Announces Corporate Certificates Now Available in Beastro
Gulf Winds Credit Union Opens 2025-26 Scholarship Program
Coastal Credit Union Hires Bryan Sherrick, Chief Risk Officer & General Counsel
BECU to Open New Locations in Kirkland and Stanwood, Washington in 2025
INOVA Federal Donates $510 To Church Community Services

Corporate One Presents CU Forward: Sharing Knowledge, Shaping Success on February 26, 2025

Sparrow and CUNA Strategic Services Unite to Empower Gen Z & Millennial Financial Futures

Advia Credit Union Exceeds $1 Million in 2024 Giving Across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois

Meridia Community Credit Union Signs New and Renewal Agreements with Synergent

Elan Charitable Giving Program Surpasses $2 Million in Donations
