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CRIF Select Welcomes Julie Nielsen as SVP of Account Management to Accelerate Client Growth and Enterprise Value
CRIF Select has appointed Julie Nielsen as Senior Vice President of Account Management to drive client growth and enterprise value across its lender portfolio. Nielsen brings more than 20 years of financial services leadership experience, most recently serving as Vice President of Channel Partnerships at Open Lending. She will lead account growth, client retention, and
Andrea Molinares
March 2, 2026
CRIF Select Appoints Robert Christini as Senior Vice President of Sales
CRIF Select announced that Robert Christini has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Sales, bringing proven leadership and deep expertise in the automotive and lending technology space. Formerly Senior Director of Lender Solutions Sales at Cox Automotive, Christini will lead CRIF Select’s sales organization as the company expands its reach across credit unions,
Andrea Molinares
January 21, 2026
CRIF Celebrated on Nasdaq Tower for Advancing Credit Union and Auto Dealer Partnerships
ATLANTA — November 20, 2025 — CRIF lit up the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square to celebrate the momentum of its U.S. business, CRIF Select, and its growing impact on the auto lending ecosystem.
Andrea Molinares
November 20, 2025
R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand Credit Union Merger
Hello, I’m reaching out to share a press release announcing the approved merger of R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand ...
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Earns Three National Diamond Awards for Innovative Marketing
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has been recognized for national excellence in marketing, earning three Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions ...
eDOC Innovations Partners with Corelation to Deliver Seamless, Core-Connected eSignature Solutions for Credit Unions
eDOC and Corelation partners to create a direct integration between eDOCSignature and the Keystone core, with continued enhancements planned to ...
LendKey and Member Student Lending Announce Fourth Annual $20,000 Scholarship Program
LendKey, the pioneer of digital network lending, and Member Student Lending, a national credit union service organization (CUSO) dedicated to ...
Coastal Credit Union Promotes Jennifer Gallagher to VP, Support Services & Branch Expansion
Coastal Credit Union has promoted Jennifer Gallagher to Vice President of Support Services and Branch Expansion. In this expanded leadership ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for 7th Annual Heroes in Education Awards Dinner
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for the Seventh Annual Heroes in Education ...
Vizo Financial’s May 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
EECU Helps First-Generation College Students Build Credit Confidence
FRESNO, Calif. (April 29, 2026) – First-generation college students in Fresno City College’s PUENTE program took a step toward financial ...
Coastal Credit Union Issues 2026 Impact Report
Coastal Credit Union’s 2026 Member & Community Impact Report is now available. In addition to highlighting Coastal’s 2025 accomplishments and ...
Corporate Central Expands Support for Emerging Credit Unions, Welcomes Two De Novo Members
Corporate Central continues to invest in the future of the credit union movement, proudly welcoming two de novo credit union ...
DaLand CUSO and Corelation Advance Digital Asset Capabilities to KeyStone Credit Unions Through Coin2Core Integration
DaLand CUSO, in collaboration with Corelation, is highlighting the KeyStone integration of Coin2Core®, an innovative digital asset solution built using ...
ICUL Advocacy Secures Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions
The Illinois Credit Union League: Illinois state-chartered credit unions will receive $1,315,968 in regulatory fee credits in 2026, resulting in ...
Callahan & Associates And CU Strategic Planning Holds Its First In-Person CDFI Executive Roundtable
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning, a Callahan company, will host their first in-person CDFI Executive Roundtable on May ...
LAFCU wins statewide innovation award for tackling financial instability at its roots
LANSING, Mich. — A bold new approach to community investment has earned LAFCU statewide recognition. The Michigan Credit Union League ...
CU*SOUTH Board Member Cindy Lindsey Named 2026 Advocacy Ambassador
CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union service organization (CUSO) that provides essential products and solutions for credit unions, is ...
TriUnity Foundation Raises $250,000 in 2026, Expands to 13 Partners Supporting Individuals Facing Life-Threatening Illness
TriUnity Foundation announced today that it has raised a total of $250,000 in 2026, including funds generated at its recent ...
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma for Cancer Awareness Card
On behalf of Indiana Members Credit Union members, IMCU recently presented a check for $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma as ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Wins Two Prestigious Diamond Awards Honoring Marketing Excellence
Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) has been named a multiple award winner in the prestigious 2026 Diamond Awards, presented by ...
Redwood Credit Union relocates Ukiah branch to modern new site
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) has moved its Ukiah branch from its current location at 195 S. Orchard Boulevard to a ...
Fresno Compact Honors EECU for Longstanding Commitment to Education
FRESNO, Calif. (April 24, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) has been recognized by the Fresno Compact with the ...
LAFCU promotes BethAnn Bailey and Diane Myall to leadership roles
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted BethAnn Bailey to branch manager and Diane Myall to assistant quality assurance manager, recognizing ...
LAFCU to award $2,500 in grants to Michigan teachers
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again accepting applications for its Teachers Grant Contest, providing financial support to educators across ...
Gulf Winds Credit Union Contributes $10,000 Gift to Rally Gulf Coast for Childhood Cancer Research
Pensacola, Florida (April 23, 2025) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to contribute a $10,000 gift to Rally Gulf ...
Three Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Products and Services
As this year’s spring homebuying season continues to build momentum, myCUmortgage announced partnerships with three credit unions that are ready ...
Alogent Receives Federal Reserve Authorization to Directly Exchange X9 Check Image Files for Banks and Credit Unions, Expanding its Role as a Payments Infrastructure Provider
Alogent announced it has been authorized by the Federal Reserve to send and receive X9 check image exchange files on ...
EECU Celebrates Kings County Educators at Annual Excellence in Education Awards
FRESNO, Calif. (April 22, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered once again with the Kings County Office of ...
Family Trust joins with Phillis Wheatley Community Center and Furman University’s Riley Institute to Launch Financial Program
Family Trust Federal Credit Union is partnering with the Phillis Wheatley Community Center and Furman University’s Riley Institute to launch ...
Celebrating 90 years of impact: BECU releases 2025 Annual Report
BECU, the fifth largest credit union in the U.S., released its 2025 Annual Report today, marking 90 years of strengthening ...
The Illinois Credit Union League Announces Board of Directors and Officers
The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) today announced the results of its 2026 Board of Directors election following the League’s ...
Boucoup Wins Gold Stevie® Award in 2026 American Business Awards®
Boucoup won a Gold Stevie® Award in the 2026 American Business Awards® in the Apps for Family & Kids category, ...
R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand Credit Union Merger
Hello, I’m reaching out to share a press release announcing the approved merger of R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand ...
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Earns Three National Diamond Awards for Innovative Marketing
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has been recognized for national excellence in marketing, earning three Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions ...
eDOC Innovations Partners with Corelation to Deliver Seamless, Core-Connected eSignature Solutions for Credit Unions
eDOC and Corelation partners to create a direct integration between eDOCSignature and the Keystone core, with continued enhancements planned to ...
LendKey and Member Student Lending Announce Fourth Annual $20,000 Scholarship Program
LendKey, the pioneer of digital network lending, and Member Student Lending, a national credit union service organization (CUSO) dedicated to ...
Coastal Credit Union Promotes Jennifer Gallagher to VP, Support Services & Branch Expansion
Coastal Credit Union has promoted Jennifer Gallagher to Vice President of Support Services and Branch Expansion. In this expanded leadership ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for 7th Annual Heroes in Education Awards Dinner
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for the Seventh Annual Heroes in Education ...
Vizo Financial’s May 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
EECU Helps First-Generation College Students Build Credit Confidence
FRESNO, Calif. (April 29, 2026) – First-generation college students in Fresno City College’s PUENTE program took a step toward financial ...
Coastal Credit Union Issues 2026 Impact Report
Coastal Credit Union’s 2026 Member & Community Impact Report is now available. In addition to highlighting Coastal’s 2025 accomplishments and ...
Corporate Central Expands Support for Emerging Credit Unions, Welcomes Two De Novo Members
Corporate Central continues to invest in the future of the credit union movement, proudly welcoming two de novo credit union ...
DaLand CUSO and Corelation Advance Digital Asset Capabilities to KeyStone Credit Unions Through Coin2Core Integration
DaLand CUSO, in collaboration with Corelation, is highlighting the KeyStone integration of Coin2Core®, an innovative digital asset solution built using ...
ICUL Advocacy Secures Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions
The Illinois Credit Union League: Illinois state-chartered credit unions will receive $1,315,968 in regulatory fee credits in 2026, resulting in ...
Callahan & Associates And CU Strategic Planning Holds Its First In-Person CDFI Executive Roundtable
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning, a Callahan company, will host their first in-person CDFI Executive Roundtable on May ...
LAFCU wins statewide innovation award for tackling financial instability at its roots
LANSING, Mich. — A bold new approach to community investment has earned LAFCU statewide recognition. The Michigan Credit Union League ...
CU*SOUTH Board Member Cindy Lindsey Named 2026 Advocacy Ambassador
CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union service organization (CUSO) that provides essential products and solutions for credit unions, is ...
TriUnity Foundation Raises $250,000 in 2026, Expands to 13 Partners Supporting Individuals Facing Life-Threatening Illness
TriUnity Foundation announced today that it has raised a total of $250,000 in 2026, including funds generated at its recent ...
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma for Cancer Awareness Card
On behalf of Indiana Members Credit Union members, IMCU recently presented a check for $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma as ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Wins Two Prestigious Diamond Awards Honoring Marketing Excellence
Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) has been named a multiple award winner in the prestigious 2026 Diamond Awards, presented by ...
Redwood Credit Union relocates Ukiah branch to modern new site
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) has moved its Ukiah branch from its current location at 195 S. Orchard Boulevard to a ...
Fresno Compact Honors EECU for Longstanding Commitment to Education
FRESNO, Calif. (April 24, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) has been recognized by the Fresno Compact with the ...
LAFCU promotes BethAnn Bailey and Diane Myall to leadership roles
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted BethAnn Bailey to branch manager and Diane Myall to assistant quality assurance manager, recognizing ...
LAFCU to award $2,500 in grants to Michigan teachers
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again accepting applications for its Teachers Grant Contest, providing financial support to educators across ...
Gulf Winds Credit Union Contributes $10,000 Gift to Rally Gulf Coast for Childhood Cancer Research
Pensacola, Florida (April 23, 2025) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to contribute a $10,000 gift to Rally Gulf ...
Three Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Products and Services
As this year’s spring homebuying season continues to build momentum, myCUmortgage announced partnerships with three credit unions that are ready ...
Alogent Receives Federal Reserve Authorization to Directly Exchange X9 Check Image Files for Banks and Credit Unions, Expanding its Role as a Payments Infrastructure Provider
Alogent announced it has been authorized by the Federal Reserve to send and receive X9 check image exchange files on ...
EECU Celebrates Kings County Educators at Annual Excellence in Education Awards
FRESNO, Calif. (April 22, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered once again with the Kings County Office of ...
Family Trust joins with Phillis Wheatley Community Center and Furman University’s Riley Institute to Launch Financial Program
Family Trust Federal Credit Union is partnering with the Phillis Wheatley Community Center and Furman University’s Riley Institute to launch ...
Celebrating 90 years of impact: BECU releases 2025 Annual Report
BECU, the fifth largest credit union in the U.S., released its 2025 Annual Report today, marking 90 years of strengthening ...
The Illinois Credit Union League Announces Board of Directors and Officers
The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) today announced the results of its 2026 Board of Directors election following the League’s ...
Boucoup Wins Gold Stevie® Award in 2026 American Business Awards®
Boucoup won a Gold Stevie® Award in the 2026 American Business Awards® in the Apps for Family & Kids category, ...
R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand Credit Union Merger
Hello, I’m reaching out to share a press release announcing the approved merger of R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand Credit Union, effective May 1, ...
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Earns Three National Diamond Awards for Innovative Marketing
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has been recognized for national excellence in marketing, earning three Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council. ...
eDOC Innovations Partners with Corelation to Deliver Seamless, Core-Connected eSignature Solutions for Credit Unions
eDOC and Corelation partners to create a direct integration between eDOCSignature and the Keystone core, with continued enhancements planned to further streamline workflows and expand ...
LendKey and Member Student Lending Announce Fourth Annual $20,000 Scholarship Program
LendKey, the pioneer of digital network lending, and Member Student Lending, a national credit union service organization (CUSO) dedicated to student lending, today announced the ...
Coastal Credit Union Promotes Jennifer Gallagher to VP, Support Services & Branch Expansion
Coastal Credit Union has promoted Jennifer Gallagher to Vice President of Support Services and Branch Expansion. In this expanded leadership role, Gallagher will assume responsibility ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for 7th Annual Heroes in Education Awards Dinner
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for the Seventh Annual Heroes in Education Awards Dinner, recognizing outstanding contributions ...