Industry Press
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Stephanie Stout Promoted; Will Further Shape the Member Experience at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has named Stephanie Stout to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Member Experience.
Rachel Bond
December 6, 2024
Aggieland Credit Union Finances $53,000 in Texas A&M Student-run Entrepreneurial Ventures
Aggieland Credit Union funded $53,000 in short-term business loans for 12 student teams participating in the 2024 Texas A&M Mays Business School Integrated Business Experience (IBE).
Rachel Bond
November 21, 2024
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Sees Quick Acceptance of New Tex-Line Virtual Assistant
In just a couple of months, implementing an AI-based system into its contact center has yielded impressive efficiency gains along with other benefits for Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union.
Rachel Bond
November 1, 2024
Greater Texas|Aggieland Takes Home Three Awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions
The Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) presented Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union with three awards at its annual conference in Hollywood.
Rachel Bond
October 25, 2024
Texas State University Student Wins Cruise by Using Greater Texas|Aggieland Card
Texas State University student Michael Valdez has a great vacation to look forward to, as the winner of the Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Fuel Your Dreams Cruise Giveaway.
Rachel Bond
October 18, 2024
Amanda Yates Tapped as AVP Payment Growth & Product Management at Greater Texas Credit Union
Greater Texas Credit Union is further strengthening its payments team to capitalize on the growing dominance of payments as the consumer choice for everyday spending and moving money, adding Amanda Yates to its payment team.
Rachel Bond
October 4, 2024
Habitat for Humanity works with Local Credit Unions to Build Fifth House that Credit Unions Built
Greater Texas Credit Union is one of four CUs that has been collaborating with the Austin Habitat for Humanity to build affordable housing in the city.
Rachel Bond
September 27, 2024
Aggieland Credit Union Gives $10,000 to Texas A&M RBI Campaign, Benefitting the RB Eye Foundation
Aggieland Credit Union upped the ante for the Texas A&M baseball team’s RBI campaign, benefitting the RB Eye Foundation. The credit union gave a $10,000 matching donation to the campaign to motivate more Aggies to support this great cause.
Rachel Bond
May 31, 2024
Greater Texas|Aggieland Marketing Campaigns Earn Pinnacle Awards
The Cornerstone Marketing and Business Development Council Honored Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union with four Pinnacle awards.
Rachel Bond
May 8, 2024
Voices for Children of Brazos Valley Receives $10,000 Gift from Aggieland Credit Union
Voices for Children of Brazos Valley (VFC) ended Child Abuse Awareness month on a high note, receiving a financial gift of $10,000 from Aggieland Credit Union.
Rachel Bond
May 2, 2024
Christus Santa Rosa CEO Makes First Pitch for Texas State Baseball and Women’s Health
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System has been making a pitch locally to raise funds for advanced equipment to help Central Texas women. At the April 9 Texas State Baseball game, their CEO took pitching in a different direction. T he CEO was invited to make the pitch by Greater Texas Credit Union.
Rachel Bond
April 22, 2024
Jason McPhee Honored with Texas A&M Charles W. Plum Award
The Texas A&M Memorial Student Center Council (MSC) honored Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union’s Jason McPhee with the Charles W. Plum Distinguished Service Award.
Rachel Bond
April 19, 2024
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Earned Three Diamond Awards Amid Record-Breaking Competition
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union received the prestigious honor of three Diamond Awards from the America’s Credit Unions Marketing & Business Development Council’s annual marketing excellence competition.
Rachel Bond
April 11, 2024
Jason Endsley Joins Greater Texas to Oversee, Expand Payment Services
Greater Texas Credit Union has added seasoned payments professional Jason Endsley to its management team as Vice President, Payments Strategy & Operations.
Rachel Bond
March 13, 2024
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+ ...