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.
Meriwest Credit Union Announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
Meriwest Credit Union announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer (CTO). We are confident his expertise will advance our commitment to secure, cutting-edge financial solutions.
Jeffrey Zane
November 4, 2025
Meriwest Community Foundation Honored as Financial Resiliency Champion for Youth Advocacy
Meriwest Community Foundation is proud to support the PARTI Program’s mission to end bullying and uplift youth. Being recognized as a Financial Resiliency Champion reflects our commitment to creating safe, thriving communities for all.
Jeffrey Zane
October 23, 2025
Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education
The Meriwest Community Foundation launches with a mission to strengthen communities through financial education and social impact programs. Led by Helen Grays-Jones, our inaugural Executive Director, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for economic stability and growth. Explore our mission at meriwestfoundation.org.
Jeffrey Zane
October 15, 2025
Meriwest Credit Union Promotes Jihong Huang to Chief Financial Officer
Meriwest Credit Union proudly announces Jihong Huang as our new Chief Financial Officer. Her proven leadership and financial acumen will drive our mission to deliver exceptional value to our members and community.
Jeffrey Zane
September 16, 2025
Meriwest Credit Union Develops New Account Designed for Savers Seeking Enhanced Deposit Insurance Protection
Unlock the power of secure savings with the SecureEdge Money Market Account from Meriwest. Enjoy competitive rates, full liquidity, and enhanced deposit insurance up to $1.25M at no extra cost. Whether for personal or business needs, we’re here to help you build a stronger financial future.
Stephen Nguyen
August 4, 2025
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Insuritas to Launch Full-Service Insurance Agency
San Jose based Meriwest Credit Union, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Insuritas to launch Meriwest Insurance Services, a fully integrated insurance agency. Meriwest Insurance Services will provide Meriwest’s 80,000+ members and the community at large with access to insurance products, including home, auto, renters, commercial, and a wide array of additional insurance
Chad Maze
July 22, 2025
Meriwest Credit Union Shines in Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Table of Experts
Meriwest Credit Union, a leading financial institution serving the Greater San Francisco Bay Area and Pima County, Arizona, was recently featured in the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Table of Experts discussion. The conversation, moderated by Tom Zahiralis, SVBJ Market President and Publisher, highlighted Meriwest’s “People Helping People” philosophy and its ability to innovate while maintaining
Chad Maze
July 22, 2025
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Enable Technologies Inc. to launch Meriwest Business Express program
Meriwest Credit Union, in partnership with Enable Technologies Inc., has launched digital small business lending products under the brand name of Meriwest Business Express. Meriwest Business Express is powered by Enable’s cutting-edge, unified deposit and loan onboarding platform, purpose-built for modern community financial institutions.
Chad Maze
July 22, 2025
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Insuritas to Launch Full-Service Insurance Agency
San Jose based Meriwest Credit Union, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Insuritas to launch Meriwest Insurance Services, a fully integrated insurance agency. Meriwest Insurance Services will provide Meriwest’s 80,000+ members and the community at large with access to insurance products, including home, auto, renters, commercial, and dozens of other related products.
Chad Maze
July 18, 2025
Synergent and Clutch Sign New Partnership
Synergent is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Clutch, a cutting-edge fintech platform that provides credit unions with ...
Meriwest Credit Union Announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
Meriwest Credit Union announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer (CTO). We are confident his expertise will advance ...
BECU names Carla Costa-Perales as Chief Impact Officer
BECU, the nation’s fifth largest credit union, today announced Carla Costa-Perales as executive vice president and chief impact officer. In ...
TowerCares Foundation Donates $70,000 to Local Food Banks to Help Marylanders Impacted by the Government Shutdown
To help local food banks meet the increased demand brought on by the federal government shutdown, the TowerCares Foundation has ...
CUNA Strategic Services Announces Huloop Automation as Latest Alliance Provider Driving Efficiency Through Work Intelligence and Automation for Credit Unions
CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) announces its new alliance with HuLoop Automation, a leader in AI-powered work intelligence for financial institutions. ...
Centra President and CEO Rick Silvers announces retirement; Centra’s Brad Davis named next President and CEO
COLUMBUS, IND. (October 31, 2025) — Centra Credit Union President and CEO Rick Silvers has announced his retirement effective January ...
Vizo Financial’s November 2025 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Safelight, Inc. Receives $500,000 Grant from SECU Foundation for Domestic Violence Shelter Expansion
SECU Foundation is pleased to announce a $500,000 grant to Safelight, Inc. for the expansion of the non-profit’s domestic violence ...
Alogent Partners with Vine to Accelerate Commercial Lending Workflows
Vine, a commercial lending accelerator for banks and credit unions, has partnered with Alogent, a leading provider of software solutions ...
One Nevada Sets New Food Bank Donation Record During 75th Anniversary Year
LAS VEGAS, NV. – Each year, One Nevada Credit Union’s Shred Day events raise funds and collect food to fight ...
ALM First’s 2026 Conference Calendar Announced
Dallas, TX – ALM First has announced its schedule of industry-leading, in-person events for 2026. Those interested in attending are encouraged ...
Freedom First Announces CEO Retirement and Selection of New CEO
October 29, 2025 (Roanoke, VA) — Freedom First Credit Union would like to announce the retirement of Paul Phillips, President and ...
1st Community FCU CEO Bill Nikolauk appointed to CU*Answers Board of Directors
The board of directors of cooperative CUSO CU*Answers recently announced that Bill Nikolauk has been appointed to serve as a ...
LAFCU Breaks Ground on New Drive-up Teller Site in Perry
LANSING, Mich. — On a brisk, sunny October morning, LAFCU leaders joined local officials and community partners, to celebrate the ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Opens 71st Branch in California – Burbank Now Open
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opens New Burbank Branch, extending its footprint to 761 branches in California.
myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Making Members’ Homeownership Dreams a Reality
Awards Luncheon is a key component of myCUmortgage’s annual Partner Conference, highlighting the best of the best in credit union ...
Corporate Central Energizes the Credit Union Movement at Inaugural Momentum Conference
Corporate Central proudly hosted its debut Momentum: Insights, Innovation, and Connection conference October 7–9 at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin ...
EECU Earns Prestigious Raddon Crystal Performance Award
FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) has been honored with the 2024 Raddon Crystal Performance ...
Indiana Members Foundation Raises Over $90,000 to Support Local Nonprofits and Schools
Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union, raised more than $90,000 through three charity golf outings ...
Meriwest Community Foundation Honored as Financial Resiliency Champion for Youth Advocacy
Meriwest Community Foundation is proud to support the PARTI Program’s mission to end bullying and uplift youth. Being recognized as ...
EECU and the Tulare County Office of Education Celebrate Excellent Educators
FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered with the Tulare County Office of Education to ...
ASA Live for Sharetec Credit Unions, Shaping the Future of Securely Connected Finance
ASA, a leader in securely connected finance, today announced that it is now seamlessly embedded into Sharetec’s On-the-Go mobile banking ...
Greater Eastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
Synergent is pleased to announce a new partnership with Greater Eastern Credit Union. The credit union has signed a ten-year ...
EECU Partners with SLO County Office of Education to Honor Educators
FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered with the San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Office ...
Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations
Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced its one-year anniversary since launch, ...
Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets
Building on its record of growth, Corelation, Inc., welcomed 13 new credit union partners in the third quarter of 2025, ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA
Alogent’s Unify has been selected as a finalist for “Best Consumer Payments Solution” at The PayTech Awards USA. Unify consolidates ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union recognized eleven educators as Sacramento County’s 2026 Teachers of the Year in an on-field ceremony at ...
Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth
On Monday, October 13, while most financial institutions observed a federal holiday, RCU continued its tradition of dedicating the day ...
Synergent and Clutch Sign New Partnership
Synergent is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Clutch, a cutting-edge fintech platform that provides credit unions with ...
Meriwest Credit Union Announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
Meriwest Credit Union announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer (CTO). We are confident his expertise will advance ...
BECU names Carla Costa-Perales as Chief Impact Officer
BECU, the nation’s fifth largest credit union, today announced Carla Costa-Perales as executive vice president and chief impact officer. In ...
TowerCares Foundation Donates $70,000 to Local Food Banks to Help Marylanders Impacted by the Government Shutdown
To help local food banks meet the increased demand brought on by the federal government shutdown, the TowerCares Foundation has ...
CUNA Strategic Services Announces Huloop Automation as Latest Alliance Provider Driving Efficiency Through Work Intelligence and Automation for Credit Unions
CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) announces its new alliance with HuLoop Automation, a leader in AI-powered work intelligence for financial institutions. ...
Centra President and CEO Rick Silvers announces retirement; Centra’s Brad Davis named next President and CEO
COLUMBUS, IND. (October 31, 2025) — Centra Credit Union President and CEO Rick Silvers has announced his retirement effective January ...
Vizo Financial’s November 2025 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Safelight, Inc. Receives $500,000 Grant from SECU Foundation for Domestic Violence Shelter Expansion
SECU Foundation is pleased to announce a $500,000 grant to Safelight, Inc. for the expansion of the non-profit’s domestic violence ...
Alogent Partners with Vine to Accelerate Commercial Lending Workflows
Vine, a commercial lending accelerator for banks and credit unions, has partnered with Alogent, a leading provider of software solutions ...
One Nevada Sets New Food Bank Donation Record During 75th Anniversary Year
LAS VEGAS, NV. – Each year, One Nevada Credit Union’s Shred Day events raise funds and collect food to fight ...
ALM First’s 2026 Conference Calendar Announced
Dallas, TX – ALM First has announced its schedule of industry-leading, in-person events for 2026. Those interested in attending are encouraged ...
Freedom First Announces CEO Retirement and Selection of New CEO
October 29, 2025 (Roanoke, VA) — Freedom First Credit Union would like to announce the retirement of Paul Phillips, President and ...
1st Community FCU CEO Bill Nikolauk appointed to CU*Answers Board of Directors
The board of directors of cooperative CUSO CU*Answers recently announced that Bill Nikolauk has been appointed to serve as a ...
LAFCU Breaks Ground on New Drive-up Teller Site in Perry
LANSING, Mich. — On a brisk, sunny October morning, LAFCU leaders joined local officials and community partners, to celebrate the ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Opens 71st Branch in California – Burbank Now Open
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opens New Burbank Branch, extending its footprint to 761 branches in California.
myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Making Members’ Homeownership Dreams a Reality
Awards Luncheon is a key component of myCUmortgage’s annual Partner Conference, highlighting the best of the best in credit union ...
Corporate Central Energizes the Credit Union Movement at Inaugural Momentum Conference
Corporate Central proudly hosted its debut Momentum: Insights, Innovation, and Connection conference October 7–9 at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin ...
EECU Earns Prestigious Raddon Crystal Performance Award
FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) has been honored with the 2024 Raddon Crystal Performance ...
Indiana Members Foundation Raises Over $90,000 to Support Local Nonprofits and Schools
Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union, raised more than $90,000 through three charity golf outings ...
Meriwest Community Foundation Honored as Financial Resiliency Champion for Youth Advocacy
Meriwest Community Foundation is proud to support the PARTI Program’s mission to end bullying and uplift youth. Being recognized as ...
EECU and the Tulare County Office of Education Celebrate Excellent Educators
FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered with the Tulare County Office of Education to ...
ASA Live for Sharetec Credit Unions, Shaping the Future of Securely Connected Finance
ASA, a leader in securely connected finance, today announced that it is now seamlessly embedded into Sharetec’s On-the-Go mobile banking ...
Greater Eastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
Synergent is pleased to announce a new partnership with Greater Eastern Credit Union. The credit union has signed a ten-year ...
EECU Partners with SLO County Office of Education to Honor Educators
FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered with the San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Office ...
Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations
Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced its one-year anniversary since launch, ...
Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets
Building on its record of growth, Corelation, Inc., welcomed 13 new credit union partners in the third quarter of 2025, ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA
Alogent’s Unify has been selected as a finalist for “Best Consumer Payments Solution” at The PayTech Awards USA. Unify consolidates ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union recognized eleven educators as Sacramento County’s 2026 Teachers of the Year in an on-field ceremony at ...
Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth
On Monday, October 13, while most financial institutions observed a federal holiday, RCU continued its tradition of dedicating the day ...
Synergent and Clutch Sign New Partnership
Synergent is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Clutch, a cutting-edge fintech platform that provides credit unions with omni-channel consumer loan and deposit ...
Meriwest Credit Union Announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
Meriwest Credit Union announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer (CTO). We are confident his expertise will advance our commitment to secure, cutting-edge ...
BECU names Carla Costa-Perales as Chief Impact Officer
BECU, the nation’s fifth largest credit union, today announced Carla Costa-Perales as executive vice president and chief impact officer. In this role, Costa-Perales will lead ...
TowerCares Foundation Donates $70,000 to Local Food Banks to Help Marylanders Impacted by the Government Shutdown
To help local food banks meet the increased demand brought on by the federal government shutdown, the TowerCares Foundation has donated $70,000 to six local-area ...
CUNA Strategic Services Announces Huloop Automation as Latest Alliance Provider Driving Efficiency Through Work Intelligence and Automation for Credit Unions
CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) announces its new alliance with HuLoop Automation, a leader in AI-powered work intelligence for financial institutions. This new relationship will broaden ...
Centra President and CEO Rick Silvers announces retirement; Centra’s Brad Davis named next President and CEO
COLUMBUS, IND. (October 31, 2025) — Centra Credit Union President and CEO Rick Silvers has announced his retirement effective January 9, 2026. Following a nationwide ...