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.
Terry Katzur Appointed President/Chief Executive Officer of ELGA Credit Union
The ELGA CU Board of Directors announces the appointment of Terry Katzur as President/Chief Executive Officer. Terry takes the reins on February 26th.
Aaron Passman
February 22, 2022
OCCU Offers Members “Cold Wallet” Storage
Ocala Community Credit Union offers Members “Cold Wallet” Storage.
Aaron Passman
February 22, 2022
Avanse Financial Services Goes Live With Scienaptics AI-Powered Credit Decisioning Platform
Leading AI-powered credit decisioning disruptor Scienaptic AI announced that Avanse Financial Services is now live on its platform.
Aaron Passman
February 22, 2022
PAT PETTEY NAMED TO THE SMALL BUSINESS MONTHLY LIST OF TOP BUSINESS ADVISORS IN ST. LOUIS
Pat Pettey, Business Relationship Manager for Electro Savings Credit Union, has been named Top Business Advisor.
Aaron Passman
February 22, 2022
United Federal Credit Union Names Senior Relationship Development Manager and Branch Manager in Michigan
United Federal Credit Union (United) has named a new Senior Relationship Development Manager and Branch Manager in southwest Michigan.
United Federal Credit Union
February 22, 2022
GECU Expands Partnership with CO-OP Financial Services
GECU has renewed and expanded its partnership with CO-OP Financial Services, adding the CO-OP Developer Portal.
CO-OP/PSCU
February 22, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Celebrates National Random Acts of Kindness Day
Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) participated in National Random Acts of Kindness Day by surprising customers at gas stations with fuel.
Great Lakes Credit Union Service Organization
February 22, 2022
CARFAX Provides More Transparency with History-Based Value
CARFAX announces the launch of its more transparent History-Based Value product.
CARFAX
February 16, 2022
FORUM Credit Union Introduces 2022 Advisory Council Members
FORUM Credit Union is pleased to welcome the new Advisory Council Members for 2022. Five newly appointed members are joining the council this year, with ten members returning to serve an additional te
Aaron Passman
February 16, 2022
Align Credit Union and Alltrust Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge
Align Credit Union and Alltrust Credit Union have announced their intention to pursue a merger.
Aaron Passman
February 16, 2022
GCS EMPLOYEES DONATE $1,520 TO MADISON COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
GCS Credit Union kicks off their 2022 Jeans Program, Dont Stop Donatin, by raising $1,520 for the Madison County Child Advocacy Center.
Aaron Passman
February 16, 2022
Texas Trust Appoints Dan Tabraham SVP of Mortgage and Business Services
Adding to the senior leadership team, Dan Tabraham has joined Texas Trust Credit Union as Senior Vice President of Mortgage and Business Services.
Texas Trust Credit Union
February 16, 2022
Steady Growth, Digital Banking Upgrades, and Community Impact Headline United Federal Credit Unions 2021 Highlights
The past 12 months reflected another strong year at United Federal Credit Union.
The United Federal Credit Union
February 16, 2022
HomeAdvantage® delivers more than $6M back to credit union members in 2021
HomeAdvantage®, the largest real estate Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) in the U.S., delivered $6.3 million in cash back to members
HomeAdvantage
February 16, 2022
Hartford FCU Selects Cornerstone Resources to Conduct Search for Senior Vice President
Hartford FCU Selects Cornerstone Resources to Conduct Search for Senior Vice President
Cornerstone League
February 15, 2022
Department of Commerce FCU Selects Cornerstone Resources to Conduct Executive Search
Department of Commerce FCU Selects Cornerstone Resources to Conduct Executive Search
Cornerstone League
February 15, 2022
CU NextGen Partners with MSU Federal Credit Union and Reseda Group to Develop Emergent Digital Banking Platform
CU NextGen Partners with MSU Federal Credit Union and Reseda Group to Develop Emergent Digital Banking Platform
Aaron Passman
February 15, 2022
Maine Credit Unions Raise Over $930,000 in 2021 to End Hunger
Maine credit unions contributed $930,367.80 in 2021 to combat hunger in Maine.
Maine Credit Union League
February 15, 2022
Sunmark Credit Union Announces Commitment of $85,000 to Community Projects in 2022
Sunmark Credit Union committing $85,000 to community projects throughout 2022 as part of its Make Your Mark giving program.
Aaron Passman
February 15, 2022
White Earth Credit Union to Merge with Affinity Plus
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Unions and White Earth Reservation Federal Credit Unions (WERFCU) merger application has been approved by federal regul
Aaron Passman
February 15, 2022
Maine Credit Unions Raise Over $930,000 in 2021 to End Hunger
Maine Credit Unions Campaign for Ending Hunger announced it raised a total of $930,367.80 in 2021.
Maine Credit Union League
February 15, 2022
Trust for Credit Unions Re-Elects Officers, Celebrates All-Time Records Achieved
The Board of Trustees for Trust for Credit Unions (TCU) re-elected Jay Johnson as President & Treasurer and Jon Jeffreys as Vice President…
Trust for Credit Unions Mutual Funds
February 15, 2022
Texas Trust Receives Community Service Award from Mansfield Area Chamber
The Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce presented Texas Trust the Community Service Award during its 50th annual Chamber Business Awards Show.
Texas Trust Credit Union
February 15, 2022
Underground Collision TikTok Thought Speakers Announced
The Underground Collision on February 27th at the Top of the Hay-Adams Hotel is the perfect setting to listen, speak your mind and say yes to action.
Aaron Passman
February 15, 2022
Community Celebrates Major Milestone of College Savings Program for City of St. Louis Students
Alltru Credit Union and the City of St. Louis Office of the Treasurer have opened the 20,000th college savings account through College Kids Program.
Aaron Passman
February 15, 2022
Greater Texas Credit Union Appoints Molly Daniels as Chief Human Resource Officer
Maintaining top workplace status and preparing for continued growth, Greater Texas Credit Union named Molly Daniels as Chief Human Resource Officer.
Greater Texas Federal Credit Union
February 15, 2022
Corporate Central Welcomes Amy Brown as a Business Analyst
Corporate Central is pleased to announce and welcome Amy Brown as a Business Analyst.
Corporate Central Credit Union
February 15, 2022
Aptys Solutions Closes Year with Record Growth
Aptys Solutions Closes Year with Record Growth A look ahead payments trends in 2022 and beyond
Aaron Passman
February 15, 2022
Shell FCU Selects Cornerstone Resources to Conduct Executive Search
Shell FCU Selects Cornerstone Resources to Conduct Executive Search
Cornerstone League
February 15, 2022
Yolo Federal Credit Union CEO Jenee Rawlings Named a Most Admired CEO
Yolo Federal Credit Union is proud to announce their President/CEO, Jenee Rawlings, was named a Most Admired CEO by the Sacramento Business Journal.
Aaron Passman
February 15, 2022
Eltropy CEO Discusses AI’s Impact on Credit Union Member Engagement with CUbroadcast
Eltropy Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg recently shared insights on artificial intelligence and digital communications in credit unions during a ...
LAFCU Named One of the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2024
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that it has been named one of the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2024 by ...
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Now Accepting Applications for $277,000 in Scholarships
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (December 2, 2024) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation recently announced that its 2025 scholarship program is now open accepting applications. The ...
Alogent Launches Alogent Shield: Advanced Check Fraud Mitigation Suite of Capabilities Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Reduce Losses Across All Deposit Channels
Alogent launched Alogent Shield, an advanced set of comprehensive features designed to tackle the rising threat of check fraud across ...
Aggieland Credit Union Finances $53,000 in Texas A&M Student-run Entrepreneurial Ventures
Aggieland Credit Union funded $53,000 in short-term business loans for 12 student teams participating in the 2024 Texas A&M Mays ...
Eltropy CEO to Address Branch Banking Innovation at Future Branches 2024
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversions platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced that Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg will ...
TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $3 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Help Military Heroes, Veterans and Children in Need
Dogs are known for their ability to provide emotional support, reduce stress, encourage physical activity, and foster social connections, which ...
Coastal Credit Union School Supply Drive Benefits 29 Local Schools
Coastal Credit Union recently delivered nearly 11,000 school supplies to 29 Elementary schools throughout the counties that the credit union ...
United Federal Credit Union Hires Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Lending and Deposit Growth
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Johnson as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Johnson ...
Autotruck Financial Credit Union Chooses Sharetec for Shared Values and Digital Innovation
Sharetec, a leading provider of core software and digital innovations, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Kentucky-based credit ...
Landings Credit Union Secures $81,000 Ahead Grant to Support Tempe Community Action Agency’s (TCAA) Economic Empowerment Programs
CONTACT: Cecilia Ashe, Chief Operations Officer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHONE: (480) 967-9475 EMAIL: cashe@landingscu.org WEBSITE: https://www.landingscu.org LANDINGS CREDIT UNION SECURES ...
First Hope Bank Partners with Arkatechture to Drive Data Innovation and Enhance Customer Experience
First Hope Bank, a family-owned community bank in New Jersey established in 1911, has formed a strategic partnership with Arkatechture, ...
SECU’s Leigh Brady Named to 2024 Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions List by American Banker
American Banker has named State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) President and CEO Leigh Brady as one of the “Most Powerful ...
GreenState appoints new Chief Risk Officer, Ryan Gage
GreenState Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Gage as its new Chief Risk Officer. Gage comes ...
Chartway Credit Union Expands with New Branches, Products, & Services
Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce several initiatives that expand its footprint and enhance service offerings, reflecting its commitment ...
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Two to Branch Manager Positions in Indiana
United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Crystal Hudson and Shannon Schock have been promoted to Branch Manager positions ...
GTE Financial Elevates Leadership: Manny Aguilar and Dona Svehla Promoted to Key Executive Roles
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two distinguished leaders within the organization. Manny Aguilar has been elevated ...
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Cooper to Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek. ...
Maine Credit Union Grows Assets by More Than 60%
TruChoice Federal Credit Union increased assets more than 60% over five years by moving in-house systems to one consolidated external ...
INOVA’S Samuel Kamwenji Receives Minority Business Excellence Award for Service
Samuel Kamwenji, Manager of Community Relations and Business Development at INOVA Federal Credit Union, received the Minority Business Excellence Award ...
NCOFCU Awards it 2024 Vollunteer of the Year and Lifetime Achivement Awards at their San Antonio Conference
San Antonio, TX – October 4, 2024 – The National Council of Firefighters Credit Unions (NCOFCU) is proud to announce ...
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Raises Over $1,000 in One Day for the Campaign for Ending Hunger
LEWISTON, ME – Maine Family Federal Credit Union proudly announced the success of its recent “Strapped for Cash” fundraiser, held ...
Amrita Prasad of SafeAmerica Credit Union Featured on Women of Community Banking Video Podcast
SafeAmerica Credit Union proudly announces that Amrita Prasad, a key leader in its financial team, recently participated in the latest ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Application Timeline for Member Education Award Scholarships
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Eltropy Showcases AI-Driven Solutions at VentureTech 2024, Celebrates Industry Innovation
Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), showcased its innovative safe AI technology at VentureTech 2024, held ...
Advia Credit Union Launches Instant Payments with FedNow® and RTP, Enhancing Member Experience
Advia Credit Union, serving nearly 200,000 members across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, is excited to share that it now offers ...
Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union
Florida -based credit union with 70-year track record to collaborate with Cetera Financial Institutions to grow and deliver member-focused investment ...
Horizon Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, November 4, 2024 – Horizon Credit Union helped secure the future of local families by awarding $10,000 ...
GTE Financial Announces Key Promotions in Talent Development and Talent Administration Teams
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two key leaders within its Talent Organization. Josh Lansing has been ...
Coastal Credit Union Collecting Toys for Tots
Coastal Credit Union has partnered with iHeart Radio and the United States Marine Corps to sponsor this year’s Toys for ...
Eltropy CEO Discusses AI’s Impact on Credit Union Member Engagement with CUbroadcast
Eltropy Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg recently shared insights on artificial intelligence and digital communications in credit unions during a ...
LAFCU Named One of the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2024
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that it has been named one of the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2024 by ...
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Now Accepting Applications for $277,000 in Scholarships
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (December 2, 2024) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation recently announced that its 2025 scholarship program is now open accepting applications. The ...
Alogent Launches Alogent Shield: Advanced Check Fraud Mitigation Suite of Capabilities Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Reduce Losses Across All Deposit Channels
Alogent launched Alogent Shield, an advanced set of comprehensive features designed to tackle the rising threat of check fraud across ...
Aggieland Credit Union Finances $53,000 in Texas A&M Student-run Entrepreneurial Ventures
Aggieland Credit Union funded $53,000 in short-term business loans for 12 student teams participating in the 2024 Texas A&M Mays ...
Eltropy CEO to Address Branch Banking Innovation at Future Branches 2024
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversions platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced that Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg will ...
TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $3 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Help Military Heroes, Veterans and Children in Need
Dogs are known for their ability to provide emotional support, reduce stress, encourage physical activity, and foster social connections, which ...
Coastal Credit Union School Supply Drive Benefits 29 Local Schools
Coastal Credit Union recently delivered nearly 11,000 school supplies to 29 Elementary schools throughout the counties that the credit union ...
United Federal Credit Union Hires Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Lending and Deposit Growth
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Johnson as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Johnson ...
Autotruck Financial Credit Union Chooses Sharetec for Shared Values and Digital Innovation
Sharetec, a leading provider of core software and digital innovations, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Kentucky-based credit ...
Landings Credit Union Secures $81,000 Ahead Grant to Support Tempe Community Action Agency’s (TCAA) Economic Empowerment Programs
CONTACT: Cecilia Ashe, Chief Operations Officer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHONE: (480) 967-9475 EMAIL: cashe@landingscu.org WEBSITE: https://www.landingscu.org LANDINGS CREDIT UNION SECURES ...
First Hope Bank Partners with Arkatechture to Drive Data Innovation and Enhance Customer Experience
First Hope Bank, a family-owned community bank in New Jersey established in 1911, has formed a strategic partnership with Arkatechture, ...
SECU’s Leigh Brady Named to 2024 Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions List by American Banker
American Banker has named State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) President and CEO Leigh Brady as one of the “Most Powerful ...
GreenState appoints new Chief Risk Officer, Ryan Gage
GreenState Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Gage as its new Chief Risk Officer. Gage comes ...
Chartway Credit Union Expands with New Branches, Products, & Services
Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce several initiatives that expand its footprint and enhance service offerings, reflecting its commitment ...
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Two to Branch Manager Positions in Indiana
United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Crystal Hudson and Shannon Schock have been promoted to Branch Manager positions ...
GTE Financial Elevates Leadership: Manny Aguilar and Dona Svehla Promoted to Key Executive Roles
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two distinguished leaders within the organization. Manny Aguilar has been elevated ...
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Cooper to Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek. ...
Maine Credit Union Grows Assets by More Than 60%
TruChoice Federal Credit Union increased assets more than 60% over five years by moving in-house systems to one consolidated external ...
INOVA’S Samuel Kamwenji Receives Minority Business Excellence Award for Service
Samuel Kamwenji, Manager of Community Relations and Business Development at INOVA Federal Credit Union, received the Minority Business Excellence Award ...
NCOFCU Awards it 2024 Vollunteer of the Year and Lifetime Achivement Awards at their San Antonio Conference
San Antonio, TX – October 4, 2024 – The National Council of Firefighters Credit Unions (NCOFCU) is proud to announce ...
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Raises Over $1,000 in One Day for the Campaign for Ending Hunger
LEWISTON, ME – Maine Family Federal Credit Union proudly announced the success of its recent “Strapped for Cash” fundraiser, held ...
Amrita Prasad of SafeAmerica Credit Union Featured on Women of Community Banking Video Podcast
SafeAmerica Credit Union proudly announces that Amrita Prasad, a key leader in its financial team, recently participated in the latest ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Application Timeline for Member Education Award Scholarships
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Eltropy Showcases AI-Driven Solutions at VentureTech 2024, Celebrates Industry Innovation
Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), showcased its innovative safe AI technology at VentureTech 2024, held ...
Advia Credit Union Launches Instant Payments with FedNow® and RTP, Enhancing Member Experience
Advia Credit Union, serving nearly 200,000 members across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, is excited to share that it now offers ...
Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union
Florida -based credit union with 70-year track record to collaborate with Cetera Financial Institutions to grow and deliver member-focused investment ...
Horizon Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, November 4, 2024 – Horizon Credit Union helped secure the future of local families by awarding $10,000 ...
GTE Financial Announces Key Promotions in Talent Development and Talent Administration Teams
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two key leaders within its Talent Organization. Josh Lansing has been ...
Coastal Credit Union Collecting Toys for Tots
Coastal Credit Union has partnered with iHeart Radio and the United States Marine Corps to sponsor this year’s Toys for ...
Eltropy CEO Discusses AI’s Impact on Credit Union Member Engagement with CUbroadcast
Eltropy Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg recently shared insights on artificial intelligence and digital communications in credit unions during a CUbrodcast Lounge session. During his ...
LAFCU Named One of the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2024
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that it has been named one of the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2024 by ...
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Now Accepting Applications for $277,000 in Scholarships
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (December 2, 2024) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation recently announced that its 2025 scholarship program is now open accepting applications. The ...
Alogent Launches Alogent Shield: Advanced Check Fraud Mitigation Suite of Capabilities Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Reduce Losses Across All Deposit Channels
Alogent launched Alogent Shield, an advanced set of comprehensive features designed to tackle the rising threat of check fraud across all deposit channels. With two ...
Aggieland Credit Union Finances $53,000 in Texas A&M Student-run Entrepreneurial Ventures
Aggieland Credit Union funded $53,000 in short-term business loans for 12 student teams participating in the 2024 Texas A&M Mays Business School Integrated Business Experience ...
Eltropy CEO to Address Branch Banking Innovation at Future Branches 2024
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversions platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced that Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg will deliver a keynote address at ...