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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 & Development Council’s annual competition recognizing excellence in credit union marketing.
Hannah Blumberg
April 9, 2026
BAXTER CREDIT UNION (BCU) ANNOUNCES CEO SUCCESSION PLAN
Baxter Credit Union (BCU) today announced that following regular succession planning discussions with the Board of Directors, BCU’s President/CEO, Michael G. Valentine, has informed the Board of his decision to retire in 2027.
Hannah Blumberg
March 24, 2026
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC HONORED AT KEHRER GROUP’S 2025 TOP DIRECTORS AWARDS
BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC is proud to announce that Kristi Mertens, CFP®, Managing Director of BCU Wealth Advisors, has been ranked #4 in the nation in the Women-Led Firms category by the Kehrer Group’s Top Director Awards.
Hannah Blumberg
January 15, 2026
BCU Named A Computerworld 2026 Best Place To Work In IT
BCU has been ranked No. 2 among small organizations on Foundry’s Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT. This recognition highlights BCU’s belief that taking care of our people leads to better experiences for our members. From flexible work arrangements and inclusive culture to professional development and fun onsite perks, the Credit Union committed
Hannah Blumberg
December 22, 2025
BCU PRESIDENT, CEO MIKE VALENTINE RECOGNIZED WITH HERB WEGNER MEMORIAL AWARD, THE CREDIT UNION MOVEMENT’S HIGHEST NATIONAL HONOR
BCU President and CEO, Mike Valentine, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement by the National Credit Union Foundation. This honor recognizes Mike’s exceptional contributions to the credit union movement, his visionary leadership, and his unwavering commitment to improving financial well-being for all.
hkaslow
March 17, 2025
BCU, AVIARYAI PARTNER TO REVOLUTIONIZE MEMBER SERVICES THROUGH AI FOLLOWING HURRICANE RELIEF OUTREACH
BCU and AviaryAI are excited to announce a significant strategic partnership as BCU invests in AviaryAI, a cutting-edge AI startup specializing in AI communications for financial institutions. This partnership emerges after a highly successful collaboration during the recent hurricane relief efforts, which demonstrated the profound impact of outbound AI voice agents on member support.
Hannah Blumberg
January 24, 2025
BCU EXPANDS EFFORTS TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEES, MEMBERS AFFECTED BY HURRICANES HELENE, MILTON
As the southern US braced for the impact of Hurricane Helene, with Hurricane Milton fast following, BCU swiftly activated its disaster relief assistance, fulfilling its promise to be “Here Today, For Your Tomorrow.”
Hannah Blumberg
December 6, 2024
BCU PRESIDENT & CEO MIKE VALENTINE HONORED WITH 2025 HERB WEGNER MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT
BCU is proud to announce that President and CEO Mike Valentine has been honored with the 2025 Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement, the highest recognition bestowed by the National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF). This prestigious accolade celebrates Mike’s visionary leadership and innovation, relentless advocacy for financial well-being, and his profound impact on
Hannah Blumberg
October 25, 2024
BCU NAMED ONE OF 10 MOST RESPECTED CREDIT UNIONS IN ILLINOIS FOR 2024 BY CARDRATES
BCU is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the 10 Most Respected Credit Unions in Illinois and received the top spot by being named #1 Illinois Credit Union for Mortgages in 2024 by CardRates.com, a leading financial news platform. This prestigious honor highlights BCU’s commitment to service excellence and comprehensive
Hannah Blumberg
October 11, 2024
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LIFE. MONEY. YOU.® AMONG 2024 CU TIMES LUMINARIES FINALISTS
BCU is proud to announce Bjorn Larson, Executive Director of Life. Money. You.®, LLC (LMY) Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) owned by BCU, has joined the Credit Union Times LUMINARIES Class of 2024 Finalists in the Third-Party/Fintech/Trade Associations/CUSOs – Executive Leadership individual categories, respectively.
Kourtney Ross
September 27, 2024
VISA OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 SWEEPSTAKES FOR BCU – GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Thanks to Visa, BCU is delighted to announce the winners of the Visa Olympic Games Paris 2024 sweepstakes for BCU. Running from February 15 to April 15, 2024, the sweepstakes provided BCU Visa cardholders with the opportunity to win exceptional prizes, including a trip to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, simply by using their Visa®
Hannah Blumberg
August 16, 2024
BCU Announces 2024 Scholarship Program Recipients
BCU’s commitment to Empowering People To Discover Financial Freedom continues with the announcement of the 2024 scholarship program recipients. This year, BCU is honored to present ten distinguished Leader of Tomorrow awards – including the new Tom Hodson Compassionate Leader Award for outstanding leadership and commitment to service, and two new A. Rex Johnson BCU
Hannah Blumberg
July 26, 2024
BCU NAMED ONE OF 10 MOST RESPECTED CREDIT UNIONS IN AMERICA FOR 2024 BY CARDRATES
BCU is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the 10 Most Respected Credit Unions in America for 2024 by CardRates.com, a leading financial news platform. This prestigious recognition highlights BCU’s commitment to excellence, member satisfaction, and financial education.
Hannah Blumberg
April 26, 2024
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, ...
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Appoints Kaj Johansen as Vice President of Lending
Lewiston, ME – Maine Family Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Kaj Johansen as Vice President ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Santa Maria-Bonita School District to Celebrate 2nd Annual Excellence in Education Awards Gala
SchoolsFirst Federal Union partnered with the Santa Maria-Bonita School District for the 2nd Annual Excellence in Education Awards Gala, held ...
Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates the Grand Reopening of Its Newly Remodeled Santa Clara Branch
Meriwest Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its newly remodeled Santa Clara branch, marking a renewed investment in serving ...
Gulf Winds Credit Union Raises Over $100,000 in Chip in Fore Charity Golf Tournament
Good morning, My name is Meghan Lyons, and I am the Communications Specialist at Gulf Winds Credit Union. On behalf ...
Kayvee Kondapalli Named EVP and CIO at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has promoted Kayvee Kondapalli to Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer, recognizing his transformative impact ...
Callahan Welcomes Joshua R. Polanin And Jason Ross To The Team
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced the recent additions of Joshua R. Polanin, Vice President of Analytics & Applied AI, ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 17, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
EECU Sponsors Regional School Safety Symposium
FRESNO, Calif. (April 17, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly partnered with the Tulare County Office of Education ...
ALM First Launches Inaugural Loan Fund for Credit Unions
Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner for more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, has successfully launched a first ...
Victory Bank Selects AccuAccount to Streamline Loan Imaging, Exception Tracking, and Audit Readiness
Victory Bank has selected Alogent’s AccuAccount to modernize its commercial lending workflows, including imaging, tracking, and audit processes, as part ...
LAFCU promotes Jamie Jones to contact center branch manager
LANSING, Mich. — Jamie Jones serves as branch manager of LAFCU’s contact center, following her advancement from assistant branch manager.
For Immediate Release – Boston Firefighters Credit Union Appoints Elizabeth Adcock as Chief Digital & Information Officer
Boston, MA, April 16, 2026. Boston Firefighters Credit Union (BFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Adcock as ...
NASCUS and Critical Ops Launch the 2026 Fraud School
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), in partnership with Critical Ops, announce the launch of the 2026 ...
Callahan Gives Every Credit Union Access To Performance Insights
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced today the launch of CU Profiles, a new free plan within its performance ...
Tower Federal Credit Union and the Baltimore Orioles Announce New Bird Bath Sponsorship at Camden Yards
[Laurel, Maryland – April 15, 2026] The fan-favorite Bird Bath at Oriole Park at Camden Yards is set to make ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Hosts Free Shred Day To Fight Fraud & Prevent Identity Theft
[April 14, 2026 – Laurel, MD] Tower Federal Credit Union hosted a free Shred Day on April 11, 2026, at ...
Synergent and Partner Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union Recognized with Two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions
WESTBTROOK, ME (April 14, 2026) – Synergent is pleased to announce it has received two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit ...
CU*SOUTH Board Member Jimmy Smith Inducted into Credit Union House Hall of Leaders
CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union service organization (CUSO) that provides essential products and solutions for credit unions, is ...
Corelation Surpasses 300 Total Clients as 12 Credit Unions Select the KeyStone Core in First Quarter 2026
Demonstrating continued confidence from credit unions nationwide, Corelation, Inc., proudly announces that 12 credit unions (cumulative total of $9.4 billion ...
Student Choice Launches Employer Choice to Boost the Financial Resilience of Working Americans
With financial stress on the rise for many Americans, CU Student Choice Partners, LLC (Student Choice) is branching beyond its ...
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, ...
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Appoints Kaj Johansen as Vice President of Lending
Lewiston, ME – Maine Family Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Kaj Johansen as Vice President ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Santa Maria-Bonita School District to Celebrate 2nd Annual Excellence in Education Awards Gala
SchoolsFirst Federal Union partnered with the Santa Maria-Bonita School District for the 2nd Annual Excellence in Education Awards Gala, held ...
Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates the Grand Reopening of Its Newly Remodeled Santa Clara Branch
Meriwest Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its newly remodeled Santa Clara branch, marking a renewed investment in serving ...
Gulf Winds Credit Union Raises Over $100,000 in Chip in Fore Charity Golf Tournament
Good morning, My name is Meghan Lyons, and I am the Communications Specialist at Gulf Winds Credit Union. On behalf ...
Kayvee Kondapalli Named EVP and CIO at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has promoted Kayvee Kondapalli to Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer, recognizing his transformative impact ...
Callahan Welcomes Joshua R. Polanin And Jason Ross To The Team
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced the recent additions of Joshua R. Polanin, Vice President of Analytics & Applied AI, ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 17, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
EECU Sponsors Regional School Safety Symposium
FRESNO, Calif. (April 17, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly partnered with the Tulare County Office of Education ...
ALM First Launches Inaugural Loan Fund for Credit Unions
Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner for more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, has successfully launched a first ...
Victory Bank Selects AccuAccount to Streamline Loan Imaging, Exception Tracking, and Audit Readiness
Victory Bank has selected Alogent’s AccuAccount to modernize its commercial lending workflows, including imaging, tracking, and audit processes, as part ...
LAFCU promotes Jamie Jones to contact center branch manager
LANSING, Mich. — Jamie Jones serves as branch manager of LAFCU’s contact center, following her advancement from assistant branch manager.
For Immediate Release – Boston Firefighters Credit Union Appoints Elizabeth Adcock as Chief Digital & Information Officer
Boston, MA, April 16, 2026. Boston Firefighters Credit Union (BFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Adcock as ...
NASCUS and Critical Ops Launch the 2026 Fraud School
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), in partnership with Critical Ops, announce the launch of the 2026 ...
Callahan Gives Every Credit Union Access To Performance Insights
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced today the launch of CU Profiles, a new free plan within its performance ...
Tower Federal Credit Union and the Baltimore Orioles Announce New Bird Bath Sponsorship at Camden Yards
[Laurel, Maryland – April 15, 2026] The fan-favorite Bird Bath at Oriole Park at Camden Yards is set to make ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Hosts Free Shred Day To Fight Fraud & Prevent Identity Theft
[April 14, 2026 – Laurel, MD] Tower Federal Credit Union hosted a free Shred Day on April 11, 2026, at ...
Synergent and Partner Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union Recognized with Two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions
WESTBTROOK, ME (April 14, 2026) – Synergent is pleased to announce it has received two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit ...
CU*SOUTH Board Member Jimmy Smith Inducted into Credit Union House Hall of Leaders
CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union service organization (CUSO) that provides essential products and solutions for credit unions, is ...
Corelation Surpasses 300 Total Clients as 12 Credit Unions Select the KeyStone Core in First Quarter 2026
Demonstrating continued confidence from credit unions nationwide, Corelation, Inc., proudly announces that 12 credit unions (cumulative total of $9.4 billion ...
Student Choice Launches Employer Choice to Boost the Financial Resilience of Working Americans
With financial stress on the rise for many Americans, CU Student Choice Partners, LLC (Student Choice) is branching beyond its ...
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 their leadership, experience and commitment ...
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 Michigan to help enhance their ...
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 Coast to advance their mission ...
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 to help their members with ...
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 behalf of its financial institution ...
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 Education to honor outstanding educators ...