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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 search, Centra’s Board of Directors selected Centra Chief Growth Officer Brad Davis as the Credit Union’s next President and CEO.
Hannah Nieman
November 3, 2025
Centra Credit Union Named Best-In-State Credit Union for 2025 by Forbes
Hello, Please see the attached press release announcing that Centra Credit Union has been named a Best-In-State Credit Union for 2025 by Forbes. If you have any questions, please reach out to Darlene Beers, VP of Marketing, at dbeers@centra.org or 812-314-0288. Thank you!
Logan Worton
July 16, 2025
Centra Credit Union names Lynne Coverdale as new Mortgage Loan Consultant
Hello, Please see the attached press release announcing that Centra Credit Union has added Lynne Coverdale to their team of experienced Mortgage Loan Consultants. Coverdale serves the greater Indianapolis area. If you have any questions, please contact Chrissy Bailey, SVP Marketing, at cbailey@centra.org or 812-314-0254. Thank you!
Logan Worton
September 20, 2024
New Centra location in Zionsville, IN now open
Hello, Please see the attached press release announcing that Centra Credit Union’s new location in Zionsville, IN is now open. Thank you!
Logan Worton
August 7, 2024
Centra Credit Union announces Loretta M. Burd Scholarship recipients
Each year, the Centra Foundation awards one $2500 scholarship per Centra service center to graduating high school seniors, in addition to a number of adult scholarships. This year, the Foundation awarded 28 high school scholarships, six adult scholarships and two Team Member scholarships. This means a total of $90,000 was awarded to students in Centra’s
Hannah Nieman
May 16, 2024
Centra Credit Union Announces New Financial Empowerment Line of Business
Hello, Please see attached the press release announcing Centra Credit Union’s new financial empowerment line of business named Onward. If you have any questions, please reach out to Chrissy Bailey, SVP Marketing, at 812-314-0254 or cbailey@centra.org. Thank you!
Logan Worton
March 22, 2024
Centra Credit Union welcomes Jessica Cecil as new VP Commercial Relationship Manager
Hello, Please see the attached press release announcing Jessica Cecil as Centra’s new VP Commercial Relationship Manager, serving Centra’s southern region. If you have any questions, please reach out to Chrissy Bailey at cbailey@centra.org or 812-314-0254.
Logan Worton
March 13, 2024
First Entertainment Credit Union and Nymbus Launch CineFi, First Digital Credit Union for Entertainment Professionals
Nymbus, a modern banking platform for U.S. banks and credit unions, today announced that First Entertainment Credit Union has successfully ...
Corporate Central Promotes Hunter Cliffgard to Investment Analyst
Corporate Central is pleased to announce the promotion of Hunter Cliffgard from Investment Assistant to Investment Analyst, recognizing his strong ...
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 ...
Applications sought for $10K LAFCU Innovation for Education Grant
LANSING, Mich. — From calming corners to robotics labs, Michigan classrooms are being transformed in powerful ways — and LAFCU ...
Credit Union League of Connecticut Rebrands as Connecticut’s Credit Unions; Services Arm Relaunches as cuVoyant
Rocky Hill, Conn. (January 15, 2026) — The Credit Union League of Connecticut has officially rebranded as Connecticut’s Credit Unions, ...
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Jay Tkachuk as Chief Information Officer
Jay Tkachuk has joined Redwood Credit Union (RCU) as Chief Information Officer.
EECU Sponsors Community Events Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
FRESNO, Calif. (Jan. 16, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to sponsor the 42nd Annual Commemoration celebrating ...
Seven Credit Unions Select myCUmortgage as Their Home Loan Partner
myCUmortgage is thrilled to announce new partnerships with seven credit unions in the fourth quarter of 2025. New partnerships span ...
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Marks More Than 70 New Connections to Immediate Payment Rails in 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that it successfully completed 71 new connections to the RTP ...
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 ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Vikram Israni to Board as Jay Magulski Retires
Corporate Central has announced a leadership transition on its board of directors, marking the retirement of longtime volunteer Director Jay ...
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Community Grants
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in grants to nonprofit organizations across the region in 2025, impacting ...
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List
Family Trust Federal Credit Union (Family Trust) has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks & ...
Blask and Randall Earn Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute
Corporate Central is pleased to announce that Frederick Blask, NCBSO, NCRM, Vice President of Governance Risk & Compliance, and Sierra ...
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford To Their Business Lending Team
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently welcomed Ian Crawford as their Business Lending Production Manager. Based in Bellingham, ...
Canvas Credit Union Becomes an Owner in DaLand CUSO
DaLand CUSO, the credit union industry’s definitive provider for core-integrated digital assets, today announced that Canvas Credit Union has become ...
2025 in Review: Corelation Delivers Record-Breaking Results, Reinforcing Market Leadership with 38 New Client Signings
Corelation, Inc. closed out another exceptional year marked by continued growth, strong client momentum, and an unwavering commitment to the ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager
Corporate Central is pleased to announce the addition of Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager, strengthening the organization’s business development ...
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Returns $13.6 Million to Members in 2025
Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a trusted investment, funding, and payment solutions partner serving America’s credit unions, announced it concluded ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 9, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Altamaha Federal Credit Union Enters New Technology Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (January 9, 2026) – Synergent® is excited to announce Altamaha Federal Credit Union has signed new seven-year agreements ...
DUGOOD CREDIT UNION SPOTLIGHTS EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS
Beaumont, Texas – January 7, 2026 – DuGood Credit Union is proud to celebrate its employees who are stepping into ...
The Next Generation of CU Leaders Takes Shape as Applications Open for CUES Emerge 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 CUES Emerge leadership development program. Offered in partnership with Currency Marketing, CUES Emerge ...
ALM First Executive Benefits Expands Team, Welcoming Cameron Kasteler and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler
Dallas, Texas – ALM First Executive Benefits, LLC, a subsidiary of ALM First that offers unbiased plan design, expert consulting, plan audits, and ...
Callahan & Associates And Quantum Governance, L3C™ Unite to Advance Credit Union Governance
Callahan & Associates has acquired Quantum Governance, L3C™, a consulting firm specializing in governance and strategy. This partnership combines Callahan’s ...
Richland Federal Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
WESTBROOK, ME (January 7, 2026) – Synergent® is proud to share a new partnership with Richland Federal Credit Union, which ...
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
Sterling Heights, Mich. (Jan. 7, 2026) – Christian Financial Credit Union’s Outreach & Impact Foundation finished the year by awarding ...
LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2026
LGE Community Credit Union announced that it was recently recognized as one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2026 by Newsweek ...
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Information & Security Officer
Sharetec, a leading digital banking and core processing technology company serving credit unions, is ringing in the new year with ...
Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees
As Alloya begins to celebrate its 15th year supporting credit union success, the Board of Directors has announced that the ...
First Entertainment Credit Union and Nymbus Launch CineFi, First Digital Credit Union for Entertainment Professionals
Nymbus, a modern banking platform for U.S. banks and credit unions, today announced that First Entertainment Credit Union has successfully ...
Corporate Central Promotes Hunter Cliffgard to Investment Analyst
Corporate Central is pleased to announce the promotion of Hunter Cliffgard from Investment Assistant to Investment Analyst, recognizing his strong ...
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 ...
Applications sought for $10K LAFCU Innovation for Education Grant
LANSING, Mich. — From calming corners to robotics labs, Michigan classrooms are being transformed in powerful ways — and LAFCU ...
Credit Union League of Connecticut Rebrands as Connecticut’s Credit Unions; Services Arm Relaunches as cuVoyant
Rocky Hill, Conn. (January 15, 2026) — The Credit Union League of Connecticut has officially rebranded as Connecticut’s Credit Unions, ...
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Jay Tkachuk as Chief Information Officer
Jay Tkachuk has joined Redwood Credit Union (RCU) as Chief Information Officer.
EECU Sponsors Community Events Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
FRESNO, Calif. (Jan. 16, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to sponsor the 42nd Annual Commemoration celebrating ...
Seven Credit Unions Select myCUmortgage as Their Home Loan Partner
myCUmortgage is thrilled to announce new partnerships with seven credit unions in the fourth quarter of 2025. New partnerships span ...
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Marks More Than 70 New Connections to Immediate Payment Rails in 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that it successfully completed 71 new connections to the RTP ...
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 ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Vikram Israni to Board as Jay Magulski Retires
Corporate Central has announced a leadership transition on its board of directors, marking the retirement of longtime volunteer Director Jay ...
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Community Grants
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in grants to nonprofit organizations across the region in 2025, impacting ...
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List
Family Trust Federal Credit Union (Family Trust) has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks & ...
Blask and Randall Earn Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute
Corporate Central is pleased to announce that Frederick Blask, NCBSO, NCRM, Vice President of Governance Risk & Compliance, and Sierra ...
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford To Their Business Lending Team
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently welcomed Ian Crawford as their Business Lending Production Manager. Based in Bellingham, ...
Canvas Credit Union Becomes an Owner in DaLand CUSO
DaLand CUSO, the credit union industry’s definitive provider for core-integrated digital assets, today announced that Canvas Credit Union has become ...
2025 in Review: Corelation Delivers Record-Breaking Results, Reinforcing Market Leadership with 38 New Client Signings
Corelation, Inc. closed out another exceptional year marked by continued growth, strong client momentum, and an unwavering commitment to the ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager
Corporate Central is pleased to announce the addition of Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager, strengthening the organization’s business development ...
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Returns $13.6 Million to Members in 2025
Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a trusted investment, funding, and payment solutions partner serving America’s credit unions, announced it concluded ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 9, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Altamaha Federal Credit Union Enters New Technology Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (January 9, 2026) – Synergent® is excited to announce Altamaha Federal Credit Union has signed new seven-year agreements ...
DUGOOD CREDIT UNION SPOTLIGHTS EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS
Beaumont, Texas – January 7, 2026 – DuGood Credit Union is proud to celebrate its employees who are stepping into ...
The Next Generation of CU Leaders Takes Shape as Applications Open for CUES Emerge 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 CUES Emerge leadership development program. Offered in partnership with Currency Marketing, CUES Emerge ...
ALM First Executive Benefits Expands Team, Welcoming Cameron Kasteler and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler
Dallas, Texas – ALM First Executive Benefits, LLC, a subsidiary of ALM First that offers unbiased plan design, expert consulting, plan audits, and ...
Callahan & Associates And Quantum Governance, L3C™ Unite to Advance Credit Union Governance
Callahan & Associates has acquired Quantum Governance, L3C™, a consulting firm specializing in governance and strategy. This partnership combines Callahan’s ...
Richland Federal Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
WESTBROOK, ME (January 7, 2026) – Synergent® is proud to share a new partnership with Richland Federal Credit Union, which ...
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
Sterling Heights, Mich. (Jan. 7, 2026) – Christian Financial Credit Union’s Outreach & Impact Foundation finished the year by awarding ...
LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2026
LGE Community Credit Union announced that it was recently recognized as one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2026 by Newsweek ...
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Information & Security Officer
Sharetec, a leading digital banking and core processing technology company serving credit unions, is ringing in the new year with ...
Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees
As Alloya begins to celebrate its 15th year supporting credit union success, the Board of Directors has announced that the ...
First Entertainment Credit Union and Nymbus Launch CineFi, First Digital Credit Union for Entertainment Professionals
Nymbus, a modern banking platform for U.S. banks and credit unions, today announced that First Entertainment Credit Union has successfully launched CineFi, the first fully ...
Corporate Central Promotes Hunter Cliffgard to Investment Analyst
Corporate Central is pleased to announce the promotion of Hunter Cliffgard from Investment Assistant to Investment Analyst, recognizing his strong contributions, continued professional development, and ...
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 ...
Applications sought for $10K LAFCU Innovation for Education Grant
LANSING, Mich. — From calming corners to robotics labs, Michigan classrooms are being transformed in powerful ways — and LAFCU is ready to help make ...
Credit Union League of Connecticut Rebrands as Connecticut’s Credit Unions; Services Arm Relaunches as cuVoyant
Rocky Hill, Conn. (January 15, 2026) — The Credit Union League of Connecticut has officially rebranded as Connecticut’s Credit Unions, reflecting a modernized identity that ...
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Jay Tkachuk as Chief Information Officer
Jay Tkachuk has joined Redwood Credit Union (RCU) as Chief Information Officer.