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
Corporate Central Recertified as a Great Place To Work®
Corporate Central is proud to announce that it has been recertified as a Great Place To Work® for 2026. This ...
Saco Valley Credit Union Renews Long-Standing Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (July 6, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Gulf Winds Welcomes Scott Piggott as Vice President of Business Transformation
Pensacola, Florida (July 3, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to welcome Scott Piggott to the senior leadership ...
Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Announce Voting Results of $250,000 for a Brighter America Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need
Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced the voting results of $250,000 for a Brighter America, a community giving initiative ...
Central Maine Federal Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services
WESTBROOK, ME (July 2, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a new ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement ...
Every Pete Alonso Home Run Will Support Maryland Veterans Through New ‘Homers for Heroes’ Initiative
When Pete Alonso arrived in Baltimore earlier this year, he came ready to contribute on and off the field. The ...
Gulf Winds Welcomes Chase Mercer as Vice President of Workforce Excellence
Pensacola, Florida (July 1, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Chase Mercer has joined the ...
Ancorum Credit Union Extends Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (July 1, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Alogent Wins Editor’s Choice Excellence in Tech, Software and Service Providers Award for Advancing the Future of Payments
Alogent announced it has been named the recipient of the Excellence in Tech Editor’s Choice – Software and Service Providers ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 2, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
TriUnity Foundation Opens National Grant Cycle for Credit Union Members Facing Terminal Illness
TriUnity Foundation, a nonprofit built by and for credit unions, has opened its next national grant cycle for members facing ...
Redwood Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2026
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is proud to be recognized for the second year in a row as one of America’s ...
Stephanie Schmidt Earns National Check Professional Accreditation
Corporate Central recently announced that Stephanie Schmidt, AAP, AFPP, NCP, CWCUL, CUDE, CCUE, CCUFC, CCCM, Vice President Member Experience, has ...
CUES and TruStage® Announce Inaugural 2026 Leadership Pathways Cohort
CUES and TruStage® today announced the 25 credit union professionals selected for the inaugural CUES x TruStage Leadership Pathways cohort, ...
Texas A&M IBE Students Raise $54,000 for Local Nonprofits
Student-led company teams pitched their unique business concepts to a panel of financial experts from Aggieland Credit Union. The credit ...
SECU’s Statewide Network of 275 Branches to Serve as Collection Sites for Governor’s School Supply Drive
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce its support for the 2026 Governor’s School Supply Drive, accepting donations ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Partners with Greenlight to Help Parents Raise Financially Smart Kids and Teens
Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced a partnership with Greenlight® Financial Technology, Inc. (Greenlight) to better serve families and ...
Vizo Financial Announces Board Officers Following 2026 Annual Meeting
On June 17, 2026, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union held its 2026 Annual Meeting. Member credit unions participated virtually to ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 26, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Worth Credit Union Names Katie Turner-Carr Senior Vice President – Chief People Officer
FORT WORTH, Texas – Worth Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Turner-Carr as SVP – Chief ...
Ken Gardner Promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has named Ken Gardner as its new Vice President of Human Resources.
Chartway Awards Directors’ Memorial Scholarships to 13 Student-Members
Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Directors’ Memorial Scholarships. This year, Chartway expanded eligibility ...
NASCUS Honors Janet Powell’s Distinguished Career and Service to the State Credit Union System
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) recognizes and celebrates the remarkable career of Janet Powell, Chief of ...
Credit union CDFI recertifications are beginning to be finalized
CU Strategic Planning helping over a quarter of CDFI credit unions recertify Credit unions can finally begin celebrating their Community ...
eDOC Innovations Launches eDOC Chat Beta Program
eDOC Innovations announces the launch of the eDOC Chat Beta Program, providing credit unions with an opportunity to experience a ...
Vizo Financial’s July 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Birthday Benefit Bash hits a high note for North Bay youth music programs
The fourth annual Birthday Benefit Bash, a community fundraiser that celebrates the birthdays of Brett Martinez, President and CEO of ...
Alogent and Solution Optimizers Partner to Help Financial Institutions Optimize and Scale ECM Strategies
Alogent announced a strategic partnership with Solution Optimizers, a professional services and consulting firm, to help banks and credit unions ...
LAFCU promotes Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending, where he focuses on the credit union’s ...
Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2026 Scholarship Recipients
TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently recognized its scholarship recipients for the 2026–2027 academic year. The financial institution ...
Corporate Central Recertified as a Great Place To Work®
Corporate Central is proud to announce that it has been recertified as a Great Place To Work® for 2026. This ...
Saco Valley Credit Union Renews Long-Standing Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (July 6, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Gulf Winds Welcomes Scott Piggott as Vice President of Business Transformation
Pensacola, Florida (July 3, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to welcome Scott Piggott to the senior leadership ...
Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Announce Voting Results of $250,000 for a Brighter America Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need
Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced the voting results of $250,000 for a Brighter America, a community giving initiative ...
Central Maine Federal Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services
WESTBROOK, ME (July 2, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a new ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement ...
Every Pete Alonso Home Run Will Support Maryland Veterans Through New ‘Homers for Heroes’ Initiative
When Pete Alonso arrived in Baltimore earlier this year, he came ready to contribute on and off the field. The ...
Gulf Winds Welcomes Chase Mercer as Vice President of Workforce Excellence
Pensacola, Florida (July 1, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Chase Mercer has joined the ...
Ancorum Credit Union Extends Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (July 1, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Alogent Wins Editor’s Choice Excellence in Tech, Software and Service Providers Award for Advancing the Future of Payments
Alogent announced it has been named the recipient of the Excellence in Tech Editor’s Choice – Software and Service Providers ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 2, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
TriUnity Foundation Opens National Grant Cycle for Credit Union Members Facing Terminal Illness
TriUnity Foundation, a nonprofit built by and for credit unions, has opened its next national grant cycle for members facing ...
Redwood Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2026
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is proud to be recognized for the second year in a row as one of America’s ...
Stephanie Schmidt Earns National Check Professional Accreditation
Corporate Central recently announced that Stephanie Schmidt, AAP, AFPP, NCP, CWCUL, CUDE, CCUE, CCUFC, CCCM, Vice President Member Experience, has ...
CUES and TruStage® Announce Inaugural 2026 Leadership Pathways Cohort
CUES and TruStage® today announced the 25 credit union professionals selected for the inaugural CUES x TruStage Leadership Pathways cohort, ...
Texas A&M IBE Students Raise $54,000 for Local Nonprofits
Student-led company teams pitched their unique business concepts to a panel of financial experts from Aggieland Credit Union. The credit ...
SECU’s Statewide Network of 275 Branches to Serve as Collection Sites for Governor’s School Supply Drive
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce its support for the 2026 Governor’s School Supply Drive, accepting donations ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Partners with Greenlight to Help Parents Raise Financially Smart Kids and Teens
Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced a partnership with Greenlight® Financial Technology, Inc. (Greenlight) to better serve families and ...
Vizo Financial Announces Board Officers Following 2026 Annual Meeting
On June 17, 2026, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union held its 2026 Annual Meeting. Member credit unions participated virtually to ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 26, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Worth Credit Union Names Katie Turner-Carr Senior Vice President – Chief People Officer
FORT WORTH, Texas – Worth Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Turner-Carr as SVP – Chief ...
Ken Gardner Promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has named Ken Gardner as its new Vice President of Human Resources.
Chartway Awards Directors’ Memorial Scholarships to 13 Student-Members
Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Directors’ Memorial Scholarships. This year, Chartway expanded eligibility ...
NASCUS Honors Janet Powell’s Distinguished Career and Service to the State Credit Union System
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) recognizes and celebrates the remarkable career of Janet Powell, Chief of ...
Credit union CDFI recertifications are beginning to be finalized
CU Strategic Planning helping over a quarter of CDFI credit unions recertify Credit unions can finally begin celebrating their Community ...
eDOC Innovations Launches eDOC Chat Beta Program
eDOC Innovations announces the launch of the eDOC Chat Beta Program, providing credit unions with an opportunity to experience a ...
Vizo Financial’s July 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Birthday Benefit Bash hits a high note for North Bay youth music programs
The fourth annual Birthday Benefit Bash, a community fundraiser that celebrates the birthdays of Brett Martinez, President and CEO of ...
Alogent and Solution Optimizers Partner to Help Financial Institutions Optimize and Scale ECM Strategies
Alogent announced a strategic partnership with Solution Optimizers, a professional services and consulting firm, to help banks and credit unions ...
LAFCU promotes Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending, where he focuses on the credit union’s ...
Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2026 Scholarship Recipients
TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently recognized its scholarship recipients for the 2026–2027 academic year. The financial institution ...
Corporate Central Recertified as a Great Place To Work®
Corporate Central is proud to announce that it has been recertified as a Great Place To Work® for 2026. This recognition is based entirely on ...
Saco Valley Credit Union Renews Long-Standing Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (July 6, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement with Saco Valley Credit Union. ...
Gulf Winds Welcomes Scott Piggott as Vice President of Business Transformation
Pensacola, Florida (July 3, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to welcome Scott Piggott to the senior leadership team as Vice President of ...
Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Announce Voting Results of $250,000 for a Brighter America Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need
Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced the voting results of $250,000 for a Brighter America, a community giving initiative celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Through ...
Central Maine Federal Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services
WESTBROOK, ME (July 2, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a new ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement with Central Maine Federal Credit ...
Every Pete Alonso Home Run Will Support Maryland Veterans Through New ‘Homers for Heroes’ Initiative
When Pete Alonso arrived in Baltimore earlier this year, he came ready to contribute on and off the field. The Orioles’ first baseman and his ...