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.
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
Century Federal Credit Union Named Official Credit Union of the Cleveland Guardians
CLEVELAND, OH – Century Federal Credit Union (Century FCU) is proud to announce that it has been named the Official ...
Credit Unions Raise $506,230 for CMN Hospitals at Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile & 5K
Washington, D.C. (April 12, 2026) – Credit Unions and industry partners presented a $506,230 donation from Credit Union Miracle Day ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction by JD Power for the Second Consecutive Year
For the second year in a row, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has earned the top ranking in the JD Power ...
3Rivers Credit Union Partners with Local Organizations to Expand Real-World Financial Education Across Indiana
3Rivers Federal Credit Union has partnered with Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana and Fort Wayne Community Schools to develop and ...
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Demo AI-Powered Lending Tools at Financial Brand Forum
Appli, the creator of the industry’s first AI-powered smart financial calculator, today announced that Founder and CEO Tim Pranger will ...
Redwood Credit Union receives two Diamond Awards for marketing excellence at America’s Credit Unions competition
Redwood Credit Union has won two Diamond Awards in America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual nationwide competition ...
Chartway Credit Union Wins Sixth Straight USA Today Top Workplaces Award
Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces Award for ...
LAFCU honors longtime board members whose guidance shaped decades of growth
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU employees gave a standing ovation to retiring members of its board of directors during the credit ...
Registration Now Open for 2026 ALM First Financial Forum
Dallas, Texas – Financial institution executives and board members are encouraged to register now for ALM First’s 2026 Financial Forum, ...
Sound Credit Union and Junior Achievement Expand Partnership
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) celebrated its partnership with Junior Achievement of Washington (JA) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Earns Seven Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions
The Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions awarded SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union seven Diamond Awards, one of ...
OCEANAIR FCU TO LAUNCH SUITE OF STUDENT CHOICE LENDING SOLUTIONS
CU Student Choice announced its student loan and refinance solutions will soon be available to members of OceanAir Federal Credit ...
Spotlighting the Industry’s Trailblazers: 2026 CUES Awards Nominations Now Open
MADISON, WI — April 8, 2026 — Nominations are open through May 15 for the 2026 CUES Awards & Recognition ...
Mainstreet Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Strategic Data Analytics Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation
Mainstreet Credit Union’s partnership with Arkatechture will empower faster decision-making, predictive insights, and more personalized member service.
BCU SHINES IN 2026 DIAMOND AWARDS HONORING MARKETING EXCELLENCE
BCU was among 181 credit unions nationwide honored with the prestigious Diamond Awards at the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR ...
LGE Community Credit Union recognized with Diamond Award for outstanding social media efforts
LGE Community Credit Union was recently named as a winner of a Diamond Award, the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 03, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Great Plains FCU Selects Brad Schneider as New VP of Information Technology
Joplin, MO — Great Plains Federal Credit Union has selected Brad Schneider to serve as its new Vice President of Information ...
LAFCU recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU, a Michigan-based credit union, has been recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace by Best Companies Group. The ...
Alogent’s Unify Shortlisted for Best PayTech Solution for Banks and FIs at the Banking Tech Awards USA 2026
Unify has been named a finalist for Best PayTech Solution for Banks & FIs at the 2026 Banking Tech Awards ...
Callahan Introduces Dashboard-Level AI Analysis In Peer Suite
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced the release of dashboard-level AI Analysis (beta) in Peer Suite, a new capability designed to help ...
Justice Federal Credit Union Recognized as a 2026 Best Place to Work in Virginia
Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal), is honored to be recognized as a 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia, ...
Mark L. Robnett Announced as New CUES Board Chair
Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal), is pleased to announce that Mark L. Robnett, President and CEO will assume the ...
State Employees’ Credit Union Helps North Carolinians Build Financial Skills Through Free Education Events
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month in April, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is highlighting its free financial education programming ...
Final call for Michigan schools to apply for LAFCU’s $10K Innovation for Education Grant
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan K–12 schools have until May 1 to apply for LAFCU’s 2026 Innovation for Education (LIFE) Grant, ...
Community Credit Union Renews Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (April 1, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Quavo Unveils Industry’s First AI-Powered Analyst Delivering End-to-End 24/7 Dispute Automation
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
CUES Announces Mark Robnett as New Board Chair
MADISON, Wis.—March 31, 2026—CUES is pleased to announce that Mark Robnett, President/CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union, will assume the ...
Virginia Business Announces Chartway Credit Union as One of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia for Second Consecutive Year
For the second year in a row, Virginia Business has named Chartway Credit Union as one of the 2026 Best ...
Cooperative Credit Union Association Launches Data Strategy Assessment Initiative Powered by Arkatechture
New program gives credit union leaders a clear picture of where their data stands today and a custom playbook for ...
Century Federal Credit Union Named Official Credit Union of the Cleveland Guardians
CLEVELAND, OH – Century Federal Credit Union (Century FCU) is proud to announce that it has been named the Official ...
Credit Unions Raise $506,230 for CMN Hospitals at Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile & 5K
Washington, D.C. (April 12, 2026) – Credit Unions and industry partners presented a $506,230 donation from Credit Union Miracle Day ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction by JD Power for the Second Consecutive Year
For the second year in a row, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has earned the top ranking in the JD Power ...
3Rivers Credit Union Partners with Local Organizations to Expand Real-World Financial Education Across Indiana
3Rivers Federal Credit Union has partnered with Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana and Fort Wayne Community Schools to develop and ...
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Demo AI-Powered Lending Tools at Financial Brand Forum
Appli, the creator of the industry’s first AI-powered smart financial calculator, today announced that Founder and CEO Tim Pranger will ...
Redwood Credit Union receives two Diamond Awards for marketing excellence at America’s Credit Unions competition
Redwood Credit Union has won two Diamond Awards in America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual nationwide competition ...
Chartway Credit Union Wins Sixth Straight USA Today Top Workplaces Award
Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces Award for ...
LAFCU honors longtime board members whose guidance shaped decades of growth
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU employees gave a standing ovation to retiring members of its board of directors during the credit ...
Registration Now Open for 2026 ALM First Financial Forum
Dallas, Texas – Financial institution executives and board members are encouraged to register now for ALM First’s 2026 Financial Forum, ...
Sound Credit Union and Junior Achievement Expand Partnership
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) celebrated its partnership with Junior Achievement of Washington (JA) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Earns Seven Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions
The Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions awarded SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union seven Diamond Awards, one of ...
OCEANAIR FCU TO LAUNCH SUITE OF STUDENT CHOICE LENDING SOLUTIONS
CU Student Choice announced its student loan and refinance solutions will soon be available to members of OceanAir Federal Credit ...
Spotlighting the Industry’s Trailblazers: 2026 CUES Awards Nominations Now Open
MADISON, WI — April 8, 2026 — Nominations are open through May 15 for the 2026 CUES Awards & Recognition ...
Mainstreet Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Strategic Data Analytics Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation
Mainstreet Credit Union’s partnership with Arkatechture will empower faster decision-making, predictive insights, and more personalized member service.
BCU SHINES IN 2026 DIAMOND AWARDS HONORING MARKETING EXCELLENCE
BCU was among 181 credit unions nationwide honored with the prestigious Diamond Awards at the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR ...
LGE Community Credit Union recognized with Diamond Award for outstanding social media efforts
LGE Community Credit Union was recently named as a winner of a Diamond Award, the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 03, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Great Plains FCU Selects Brad Schneider as New VP of Information Technology
Joplin, MO — Great Plains Federal Credit Union has selected Brad Schneider to serve as its new Vice President of Information ...
LAFCU recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU, a Michigan-based credit union, has been recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace by Best Companies Group. The ...
Alogent’s Unify Shortlisted for Best PayTech Solution for Banks and FIs at the Banking Tech Awards USA 2026
Unify has been named a finalist for Best PayTech Solution for Banks & FIs at the 2026 Banking Tech Awards ...
Callahan Introduces Dashboard-Level AI Analysis In Peer Suite
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced the release of dashboard-level AI Analysis (beta) in Peer Suite, a new capability designed to help ...
Justice Federal Credit Union Recognized as a 2026 Best Place to Work in Virginia
Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal), is honored to be recognized as a 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia, ...
Mark L. Robnett Announced as New CUES Board Chair
Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal), is pleased to announce that Mark L. Robnett, President and CEO will assume the ...
State Employees’ Credit Union Helps North Carolinians Build Financial Skills Through Free Education Events
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month in April, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is highlighting its free financial education programming ...
Final call for Michigan schools to apply for LAFCU’s $10K Innovation for Education Grant
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan K–12 schools have until May 1 to apply for LAFCU’s 2026 Innovation for Education (LIFE) Grant, ...
Community Credit Union Renews Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (April 1, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Quavo Unveils Industry’s First AI-Powered Analyst Delivering End-to-End 24/7 Dispute Automation
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
CUES Announces Mark Robnett as New Board Chair
MADISON, Wis.—March 31, 2026—CUES is pleased to announce that Mark Robnett, President/CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union, will assume the ...
Virginia Business Announces Chartway Credit Union as One of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia for Second Consecutive Year
For the second year in a row, Virginia Business has named Chartway Credit Union as one of the 2026 Best ...
Cooperative Credit Union Association Launches Data Strategy Assessment Initiative Powered by Arkatechture
New program gives credit union leaders a clear picture of where their data stands today and a custom playbook for ...
Century Federal Credit Union Named Official Credit Union of the Cleveland Guardians
CLEVELAND, OH – Century Federal Credit Union (Century FCU) is proud to announce that it has been named the Official Credit Union of the Cleveland ...
Credit Unions Raise $506,230 for CMN Hospitals at Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile & 5K
Washington, D.C. (April 12, 2026) – Credit Unions and industry partners presented a $506,230 donation from Credit Union Miracle Day to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction by JD Power for the Second Consecutive Year
For the second year in a row, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has earned the top ranking in the JD Power U.S. Credit Union Satisfaction StudySM, ...
3Rivers Credit Union Partners with Local Organizations to Expand Real-World Financial Education Across Indiana
3Rivers Federal Credit Union has partnered with Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana and Fort Wayne Community Schools to develop and pilot a real-world financial literacy ...
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Demo AI-Powered Lending Tools at Financial Brand Forum
Appli, the creator of the industry’s first AI-powered smart financial calculator, today announced that Founder and CEO Tim Pranger will be on-site at The Financial ...
Redwood Credit Union receives two Diamond Awards for marketing excellence at America’s Credit Unions competition
Redwood Credit Union has won two Diamond Awards in America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual nationwide competition recognizing excellence in credit union ...