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.
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates Former Board Chair’s Induction to AACUC Hall of Fame
Barbara J. Leonard inducted posthumously into the African American Credit Union Coalition’s (AACUC) Hall of Fame.
Autumn Foster
March 19, 2025
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Community Heart Award Winners
Annual awards recognize those making a lasting impact on our global communities
Autumn Foster
March 19, 2025
Unitus Community Credit Union Earns LEED Certification for Tigard Facility
Unitus Business Center-Tigard recognized with Silver Certification for environmental sustainability stewardship.
Autumn Foster
March 7, 2025
Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy
Unitus Community Credit Union is proud to announce a new partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy to support the preservation and care of our invaluable wetlands ecosystems. This partnership underscores the credit union’s dedication to environmental sustainability and community impact.
Autumn Foster
February 7, 2025
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates 2024 with $744,866 in Community Giving
Annual contributions, community impact grants, and holiday drive donations result in new record for annual giving
Autumn Foster
December 13, 2024
Dillon Gabriel Teams Up with Unitus Community Credit Union on Giving Tuesday
In celebration of “Giving Tuesday,” Unitus Community Credit Union and quarterback Dillon Gabriel have made a $2,500 donation to Kidsports of Eugene, Oregon. The non-profit organization is committed to offering all children the opportunity to play youth sports by removing barriers.
Autumn Foster
December 6, 2024
Unitus Community Credit Union Awards Community Impact Grant to Economic Development Nonprofit
In partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Business Impact Northwest will receive $100,000 in grant funds
Autumn Foster
November 7, 2024
Unitus Community Credit Union Vice Chair Named Distinguished Director at MAXX Awards
Nicole Davison León recognized at annual awards ceremony for her leadership and commitment to community.
Autumn Foster
November 1, 2024
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day with World Foundation for Credit Unions
Early celebration features “Paella for Peace” event and recognition for community partners
Autumn Foster
October 18, 2024
Unitus Community Credit Union Awarded the John Pembroke “Catalyst for Change” Award
Credit Union recognized by Credit Union Executives Society (CUES) for leading the way in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the credit union industry
Autumn Foster
October 18, 2024
Unitus Community Credit Union’s Tru Checking Receives National Certification by Banking Advocates as Safe, Affordable Account
The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund’s Bank On National Account Standards Certification of Unitus Tru Checking indicates that it meets more than 25 features for safe and affordable consumer transaction accounts.
Autumn Foster
June 21, 2024
Unitus Community Credit Union Rated a “Best in State” Credit Union by Forbes
In its annual rankings of “Best in State” credit unions, Forbes has named Unitus Community Credit Union the third best credit union in Oregon.
Autumn Foster
June 21, 2024
Unitus Community Credit Union Places Second in National Awards for Philosophy in Action
Unitus Community Credit Union has earned national recognition from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), honored with second place in the prestigious Louise Herring Philosophy in Action Award. The award recognizes credit unions that do an extraordinary job incorporating credit union philosophy into daily operations.
Autumn Foster
November 27, 2023
Unitus Community Credit Union Opens New Branch at Cascade Station
Unitus Community Credit Union’s newest branch is now open at the Cascade Station Shopping Center, located at 9917 NE Cascades Parkway, Portland, OR 97220. This new branch is a relocation of the Mall 205 Branch, which closed permanently on November 16.
Autumn Foster
November 27, 2023
Unitus Community Credit Union’s Corlinda Wooden Named One of the Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions
Unitus Community Credit Union SVP/Chief Retail Officer, Corlinda Wooden, has been named one of the Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions by American Banker. The recognition program celebrates women who are driving innovation, catering to underserved communities, and guiding the future of financial services. The award shines a spotlight on the brightest, most forward-thinking individuals
Autumn Foster
November 14, 2023
Unitus Community Credit Union Ranked Fourth Most Philanthropic Corporation
Unitus Community Credit Union has been named the fourth most philanthropic large corporation in the Portland Metro Area by the Portland Business Journal. In its annual ranking, PBJ recognized Unitus for its commitment to the communities it serves. This marks the 13th consecutive year Unitus has been ranked as a top ten large corporate philanthropist.
Autumn Foster
November 3, 2023
One Nevada Ranked #1 Credit Union to Work for in 2025
LAS VEGAS, NV. – One Nevada Credit Union was ranked #1 nationally in the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2025 by ...
Washington State College Students Innovate at First Hackathon Hosted By Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) and the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma ...
Early-Bird Registration Now Open for 2026 ALM First Financial Institute
Dallas, Texas – Registration is now open for ALM First’s 2026 Financial Institute. This must-attend, three-day event was designed to equip financial professionals ...
RCU donates $59,000 to expand access to healthy food for International Credit Union Day
More people will have food on their table thanks to the commitment of Redwood Credit Union and other credit unions.
Advia Credit Union Responds to Nationwide SNAP Benefit Reductions with Community Support
Advia Credit Union is taking action to help combat food insecurity in response to the recent nationwide reductions in Supplemental ...
Meriwest Credit Union Officially Launches Meriwest Insurance Services
Meriwest Credit Union proudly launches Meriwest Insurance Services, a full-service, digital insurance agency designed to deliver affordable, convenient coverage. Now ...
State Employees’ Credit Union Kicks Off Its Annual Holiday Toy Drive
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce the kickoff of its fourth annual statewide Toy Drive to help ...
For Immediate Release – Humanidei Welcomes Katy Zaleski as Leadership & Organizational Development Consultant
Ontario, CA, November 10, 2025. Humanidei has announced the addition of Katy Zaleski as its new Leadership & Organizational Development ...
ALM First Wins Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award
Dallas, Texas – ALM First is proud to announce that it is a 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence winner, as the firm closes ...
Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Selects Razi Qadri as President/CEO
Kingston, NY – Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union (MHV) has selected Razi Qadri to serve as its new President and ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 07, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
FAMILY TRUST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NAMED BEST MORTGAGE LENDER/BROKER IN THE POST AND COURIER’S BEST OF YORK COUNTY AWARDS
Family Trust Federal Credit Union has been voted Best Mortgage Lender/Broker in The Post and Courier’s Best of York County ...
Meriwest Credit Union Executive Named 2025 C-Suite Award Winner by Silicon Valley Business Journal
Congratulations to Chad Maze, Meriwest’s EVP & Chief Operating Officer, on receiving the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 2025 C-Suite COO ...
EECU Sponsors Magic of Storytelling Event Bringing Books to Fresno Students
FRESNO, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was proud to partner with Disney, ABC30, and First ...
Synergent and Partner Credit Unions Honored with Four MAC Award Wins
Synergent® is pleased to announce it has received four Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards for creative marketing campaigns ...
Open Lending Launches ApexOne Auto to Expand Auto Lending Decisioning to Full Spectrum of Borrowers
Open Lending Corporation, a leading provider of automotive lending enablement and risk analytics solutions for financial institutions, has announced the ...
Central Willamette Credit Union Selects Cedric Bousquet as CFO
ALBANY, Oregon, November 5, 2025 — Central Willamette Credit Union has selected Cedric Bousquet to serve as its new Chief ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Names Michael Pfau SVP of Digital Experience
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has named Michael Pfau as its new Senior Vice President of Digital Experience, a role focused ...
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 ...
One Nevada Ranked #1 Credit Union to Work for in 2025
LAS VEGAS, NV. – One Nevada Credit Union was ranked #1 nationally in the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2025 by ...
Washington State College Students Innovate at First Hackathon Hosted By Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) and the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma ...
Early-Bird Registration Now Open for 2026 ALM First Financial Institute
Dallas, Texas – Registration is now open for ALM First’s 2026 Financial Institute. This must-attend, three-day event was designed to equip financial professionals ...
RCU donates $59,000 to expand access to healthy food for International Credit Union Day
More people will have food on their table thanks to the commitment of Redwood Credit Union and other credit unions.
Advia Credit Union Responds to Nationwide SNAP Benefit Reductions with Community Support
Advia Credit Union is taking action to help combat food insecurity in response to the recent nationwide reductions in Supplemental ...
Meriwest Credit Union Officially Launches Meriwest Insurance Services
Meriwest Credit Union proudly launches Meriwest Insurance Services, a full-service, digital insurance agency designed to deliver affordable, convenient coverage. Now ...
State Employees’ Credit Union Kicks Off Its Annual Holiday Toy Drive
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce the kickoff of its fourth annual statewide Toy Drive to help ...
For Immediate Release – Humanidei Welcomes Katy Zaleski as Leadership & Organizational Development Consultant
Ontario, CA, November 10, 2025. Humanidei has announced the addition of Katy Zaleski as its new Leadership & Organizational Development ...
ALM First Wins Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award
Dallas, Texas – ALM First is proud to announce that it is a 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence winner, as the firm closes ...
Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Selects Razi Qadri as President/CEO
Kingston, NY – Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union (MHV) has selected Razi Qadri to serve as its new President and ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 07, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
FAMILY TRUST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NAMED BEST MORTGAGE LENDER/BROKER IN THE POST AND COURIER’S BEST OF YORK COUNTY AWARDS
Family Trust Federal Credit Union has been voted Best Mortgage Lender/Broker in The Post and Courier’s Best of York County ...
Meriwest Credit Union Executive Named 2025 C-Suite Award Winner by Silicon Valley Business Journal
Congratulations to Chad Maze, Meriwest’s EVP & Chief Operating Officer, on receiving the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 2025 C-Suite COO ...
EECU Sponsors Magic of Storytelling Event Bringing Books to Fresno Students
FRESNO, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was proud to partner with Disney, ABC30, and First ...
Synergent and Partner Credit Unions Honored with Four MAC Award Wins
Synergent® is pleased to announce it has received four Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards for creative marketing campaigns ...
Open Lending Launches ApexOne Auto to Expand Auto Lending Decisioning to Full Spectrum of Borrowers
Open Lending Corporation, a leading provider of automotive lending enablement and risk analytics solutions for financial institutions, has announced the ...
Central Willamette Credit Union Selects Cedric Bousquet as CFO
ALBANY, Oregon, November 5, 2025 — Central Willamette Credit Union has selected Cedric Bousquet to serve as its new Chief ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Names Michael Pfau SVP of Digital Experience
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has named Michael Pfau as its new Senior Vice President of Digital Experience, a role focused ...
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 ...
One Nevada Ranked #1 Credit Union to Work for in 2025
LAS VEGAS, NV. – One Nevada Credit Union was ranked #1 nationally in the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2025 by American Banker. Only sixty-eight credit ...
Washington State College Students Innovate at First Hackathon Hosted By Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) and the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) welcomed Washington State college ...
Early-Bird Registration Now Open for 2026 ALM First Financial Institute
Dallas, Texas – Registration is now open for ALM First’s 2026 Financial Institute. This must-attend, three-day event was designed to equip financial professionals with the tools and strategies ...
RCU donates $59,000 to expand access to healthy food for International Credit Union Day
More people will have food on their table thanks to the commitment of Redwood Credit Union and other credit unions.
Advia Credit Union Responds to Nationwide SNAP Benefit Reductions with Community Support
Advia Credit Union is taking action to help combat food insecurity in response to the recent nationwide reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. ...
Meriwest Credit Union Officially Launches Meriwest Insurance Services
Meriwest Credit Union proudly launches Meriwest Insurance Services, a full-service, digital insurance agency designed to deliver affordable, convenient coverage. Now live and serving our 80,000+ ...