Industry Press
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Quavo Named Winner of the 2026 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series Fraud Prevention and Resolution Category
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), a leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor to financial institutions and technology companies, today announced it has been named the winner of the 2026 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series in the Fraud Prevention and Resolution category. Quavo was recognized for its innovative, member-first approach to fraud management, demonstrated through a live presentation
For Immediate Release – Peake Federal Credit Union Appoints Stacie Sloan as President/CEO
Towson, MD, Friday, March 27, 2026. Peake Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Stacie Sloan as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, marking the conclusion of a comprehensive national search and the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the credit union. Sloan’s appointment reflects Peake’s continued focus on strengthening member impact,
Vizo Financial’s April 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we provide a wide array of educational conferences, workshops and webinars. Our educational webinars and events in April 2026 cover a variety topics including risk management, economics, finance, instant payments and more!
CreditUnions.com Wraps Up The 2026 Innovation Series
Washington, DC – After weeks of online showcases, CreditUnions.com has concluded its 2026 Innovation Series. The series highlighted practical solutions designed to help credit unions meet challenges while staying true to their mission of improving member financial wellbeing.
LAFCU to host free Shred Day event April 25
LANSING, Mich. — With tax season in full swing, many individuals are sorting through financial records, receipts and old statements—often uncovering documents that are no longer needed but still contain sensitive personal information. Properly disposing of these materials is an important step in protecting against identity theft.
36 Innovators, One Transformative Program: Introducing the 2026 CUES Emerge Cohort
MADISON, WI — March 26, 2026 —Thirty-six emerging leaders from across North America have been selected to participate in the 2026 CUES Emerge competition. Representing 18 U.S. states and one Canadian province, these rising professionals are stepping into a dynamic leadership experience designed to sharpen strategic thinking and accelerate their impact.
2026 ALM First Financial Institute Wraps Up with Insightful Key Takeaways after 3-Days of Learning
Dallas, TX – The 2026 ALM First Financial Institute wrapped up yesterday after three days of educational sessions at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas. The industry-leading conference closed with a general session on Applying the Playbook: A Strategic Decision Capstone.
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Jamie Mullenix as SVP/Chief People and Culture Office
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) has appointed Jamie Mullenix, CCUE-WCMS as its Senior Vice President and Chief People and Culture Officer. Mullenix brings more than 10 years of executive leadership experience, leading initiatives that align business strategy, workforce design, and strategic communications to drive measurable performance.
Day 1 of ALM First Financial Institute Kicks Off with Economic Overview, Depository Trends & Timely Insights
Dallas, TX – The first day of ALM First’s Financial Institute kicked off yesterday at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas with an Economic Overview tailored specifically to financial institutions. ALM First’s Chief Investment Officer, Jason Haley, discussed current market themes impacting financial institutions in 2026.
For Immediate Release – Securityplus Federal Credit Union Elevates Strategy and Lending Leadership with Key Executive Moves
Baltimore, MD, March 23, 2026. Securityplus Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest and most diverse credit unions, announces key additions to its executive leadership team, reinforcing its commitment to strategic growth, operational excellence, and delivering meaningful member experiences. Jeff Gehris has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Experience Officer, and Al
Orsa Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Digital Member Experience
Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, announced today that orsa credit union (formerly Community Financial Credit Union) selected Appli’s AI-powered financial calculator solution to provide members with personalized guidance throughout their financial journey. “Having someone interact with our brand and receive genuine guidance without requiring a team member felt powerful,” said Emily Sutton,
University of Lending: Strengthening Credit Union Lending from the Inside Out
Led by Lorrie Wohlfeil of Lending Solutions Consulting, Inc., the University of Lending equips credit union professionals with the tools needed to navigate today’s evolving lending environment. As borrower behavior shifts and traditional credit indicators become less reliable, this program helps lenders and underwriters move beyond the credit score to better understand true repayment ability.
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Friends of Sacramento Arts for the 2026 Heroes of Arts Education Gala
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with Friends of Sacramento Arts to honor educators and community advocates at the fourth annual Heroes of Arts Education Gala on March 12 at The Sofia, Home of B Street Theatre in Sacramento, Calif. The event celebrates the educators and leaders working to expand access to arts education in K-12
BAXTER CREDIT UNION (BCU) ANNOUNCES CEO SUCCESSION PLAN
Baxter Credit Union (BCU) today announced that following regular succession planning discussions with the Board of Directors, BCU’s President/CEO, Michael G. Valentine, has informed the Board of his decision to retire in 2027.
Kemba Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Strategic Data Analytics Partner
Kemba Credit Union has partnered with Arkatechture to build the data foundation needed to operate more proactively, deliver targeted member engagement, and drive measurable performance improvements throughout the organization.
LAFCU promotes Morgan Pray to vice president of ATM/ITM operations
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted Morgan Pray to vice president of ATM/ITM operations recognizing her leadership, operational expertise and commitment to member service.
Women make up 60% of the workforce at 3Rivers Federal Credit Union
Women make up 60% of the workforce at 3Rivers Federal Credit Union, with representation across roles including leadership and 33% of the Board of Directors. The organization was recently recognized by the Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne on its 2025 Women in the Workplace Employer Scorecard, which evaluates employers across four key areas tied
ACUMA Recognized with Great Benefits Award from Mployer
ACUMA is proud to announce that it has been recognized with the 2026 Great Benefits Award from Mployer, the industry-standard for employee benefit plan rating. This honor highlights ACUMA’s commitment to offering comprehensive, high-quality benefits that support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of its workforce.
LAFCU promotes longtime employee Kim Hengsbach to assistant collections manager
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU continues to invest in internal leadership with the promotion of Kim Hengsbach to assistant collections manager, recognizing her longstanding commitment and contributions to the credit union’s operational strength.
ACUMA Welcomes Three New Board Members
The American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) is pleased to welcome three new board members, increasing the current Board of Directors from six members to nine members to better serve the association’s growing membership.
eDOC Innovations and Advanced Fraud Solutions Partner to Bring Deposit Fraud Intelligence to Credit Union Check Imaging
eDOC and AFS partner to bring deposit fraud intelligence to eDOC’s credit union check processing clients, giving them the ability to screen deposits against real-time fraud intelligence as items move through capture, processing, and settlement workflows.
Indiana Members Credit Union Celebrates Bottleworks Headquarters Grand Opening and 70th Anniversary
Indiana Members Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its Bottleworks Corporate Headquarters with a ribbon cutting and community celebration, marking not only a new chapter for the organization but also its 70th anniversary of serving Hoosiers since its founding in 1956.
Maine Credit Unions Expand Financial Education with New Curriculum Focused on Protecting Assets and Preventing Fraud
Fraud is on the rise and Maine Credit Unions are stepping up. “Protecting Your Assets,” the latest financial education curriculum developed by Maine Credit Unions, gives adults tools to spot fraud and safeguard their money.
LGE Community Credit Union honored with MemberXP Best of the Best Award
LGE Community Credit Union has been recognized as a recipient of the prestigious 2026 MemberXP Best of the Best Award, presented by CUSG through its MemberXP experience management platform. This award celebrates credit unions that are committed to delivering exceptional service and member experiences.
Illinois Credit Union League Announces New Young Professional Associate Director Position
The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) has created its first Young Professional Associate Director position on its Board of Directors to elevate emerging leaders and strengthen engagement across the state’s credit union movement. Following a competitive selection process, Jordan Harcharik, Training and Development Manager at Streator Onized Credit Union, was chosen as the inaugural appointee.
FMSI and Appli Partner to Help Credit Union Branches Drive Member Revenue
FMSI, a provider of branch performance and workforce management software for financial institutions, and Appli, whose AI-powered financial calculators are gaining traction across the credit union industry, today announced a partnership designed to help credit union branches become a more consistent source of revenue.
Alogent’s FASTdocs Earns Finalist Spot in CreditUnions.com’s 2026 Innovation Series for Employee Enablement
Alogent today announced that its FASTdocs platform has been named a finalist in CreditUnions.com’s Innovation Series in the Employee Enablement for Better Member Experience category. FASTdocs modernizes enterprise content management by automating document classification, indexing, and workflows, giving employees fast access to accurate member data, while reducing manual effort and improving consistency across all channels.
Vizo Financial Named 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner for Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth year in a row, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union has earned the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for employee engagement.
EECU Sponsors Clovis Unified’s Latino Student Success Conference
FRESNO, Calif. (March 10, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the 13th Annual Latino Student Success Conference hosted by Clovis Unified School District on March 9 at Fresno Pacific University. The event brought together students, educators, and community leaders for a day focused on inspiring Latino students to pursue college and career
Suntell launches AI-powered SpreadIQ™ to accelerate tax return analysis and underwriting workflows
Suntell announced the release of SpreadIQ, an AI-powered capability within the Square 1 Credit Suite designed to automate tax return analysis, reduce manual data entry, and accelerate commercial underwriting workflows. Powered by Suntell AnalystIQ, Suntell’s AI-driven analysis layer for financial documents, SpreadIQ reads and interprets tax returns, extracts key financial information, and maps the data
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Releases 2026 State of Dispute Management Performance Report
Credit Unions Reach 250+ Shared Member Stories Reflecting The People-First Purpose Of The Movement
NASCUS Urges Regulatory Modernization and Greater Clarity for State-Chartered Credit Unions in Comments to NCUA
Coastal Credit Union Hires Allison Liston, VP of Legal and Compliance
Coastal Credit Union Now Live with CashBack+ Credit Card Rewards
Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Launch $250,000 for a Brighter America: A New Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need
Illinois Credit Union League Applauds Passage of Legislation Extending Implementation of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act to July 1, 2027
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 29, 2026
Vizo Financial’s June 2026 Education Calendar
LAFCU awards $20,000 in scholarships through annual essay contest
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Classroom of the Future Foundation to Celebrate 23rd Annual Innovation in Education Awards
Chartway Wins Eight 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence and Industry Awards
eDOC Innovations Hosts Successful Advanced Fraud Solutions TrueChecks Webinar Focused on Fraud Prevention for Financial Institutions
Corporate One Names Jeff Blake Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources
Gulf Winds Celebrates Older Americans Month with $5,000 Donation to the Escambia County Alabama Area Agency on Aging
CREDIT UNION OF COLORADO FOUNDATION AWARDS $110,000 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Chartway Credit Union Continues Growth with Two New Branches
Gulf Winds Foundation Awards up to $45,000 in Scholarships to Five Members
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates School Employee Appreciation Night at May 1 Angels Game
Tower Federal Credit Union Earns Great Place to Work® Certification™ Eight Years in a Row!
Gulf Winds Credit Union Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with Executive Promotions
CUNA Strategic Services and Association of Vermont Credit Unions Launch Statewide Initiative to Drive Credit Union Growth, Combat Fraud, and Accelerate Innovation
BCU EARNS 2026-2027 GREAT PLACE TO WORK CERTIFICATION™
Corporate Central Holds 45th Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Transformational Growth
Justice Federal Credit Union Announces Strong First Quarter 2026 Results and Continued Member Impact
Girl Scouts Visit Peach State Federal Credit Union’s Abbeville Branch to Earn Financial Literacy Badge
Tower Wealth Management Surpasses $1 Billion in Brokerage and Advisory Assets
Barbara Brooks, Teacher at Shriners Children’s Hospital in partnership with the Sacramento City Unified School District, Named 2025/2026 ABC10’s Teacher of the Year
CoVantage Credit Union Announces Appointment of Matt Kaudy as President and CEO
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Releases 2026 State of Dispute Management Performance Report
Credit Unions Reach 250+ Shared Member Stories Reflecting The People-First Purpose Of The Movement
NASCUS Urges Regulatory Modernization and Greater Clarity for State-Chartered Credit Unions in Comments to NCUA
Coastal Credit Union Hires Allison Liston, VP of Legal and Compliance
Coastal Credit Union Now Live with CashBack+ Credit Card Rewards
Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Launch $250,000 for a Brighter America: A New Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need
Illinois Credit Union League Applauds Passage of Legislation Extending Implementation of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act to July 1, 2027
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 29, 2026
Vizo Financial’s June 2026 Education Calendar
LAFCU awards $20,000 in scholarships through annual essay contest
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Classroom of the Future Foundation to Celebrate 23rd Annual Innovation in Education Awards
Chartway Wins Eight 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence and Industry Awards
eDOC Innovations Hosts Successful Advanced Fraud Solutions TrueChecks Webinar Focused on Fraud Prevention for Financial Institutions
Corporate One Names Jeff Blake Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources
Gulf Winds Celebrates Older Americans Month with $5,000 Donation to the Escambia County Alabama Area Agency on Aging
CREDIT UNION OF COLORADO FOUNDATION AWARDS $110,000 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Chartway Credit Union Continues Growth with Two New Branches
Gulf Winds Foundation Awards up to $45,000 in Scholarships to Five Members
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates School Employee Appreciation Night at May 1 Angels Game
Tower Federal Credit Union Earns Great Place to Work® Certification™ Eight Years in a Row!
Gulf Winds Credit Union Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with Executive Promotions
CUNA Strategic Services and Association of Vermont Credit Unions Launch Statewide Initiative to Drive Credit Union Growth, Combat Fraud, and Accelerate Innovation
BCU EARNS 2026-2027 GREAT PLACE TO WORK CERTIFICATION™
Corporate Central Holds 45th Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Transformational Growth
Justice Federal Credit Union Announces Strong First Quarter 2026 Results and Continued Member Impact
Girl Scouts Visit Peach State Federal Credit Union’s Abbeville Branch to Earn Financial Literacy Badge
Tower Wealth Management Surpasses $1 Billion in Brokerage and Advisory Assets
Barbara Brooks, Teacher at Shriners Children’s Hospital in partnership with the Sacramento City Unified School District, Named 2025/2026 ABC10’s Teacher of the Year
CoVantage Credit Union Announces Appointment of Matt Kaudy as President and CEO
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Releases 2026 State of Dispute Management Performance Report
Credit Unions Reach 250+ Shared Member Stories Reflecting The People-First Purpose Of The Movement
NASCUS Urges Regulatory Modernization and Greater Clarity for State-Chartered Credit Unions in Comments to NCUA
Coastal Credit Union Hires Allison Liston, VP of Legal and Compliance
Coastal Credit Union Now Live with CashBack+ Credit Card Rewards
Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Launch $250,000 for a Brighter America: A New Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need
