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BECU Promotes Bryan MacDonald to Chief Impact Officer
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced it has promoted Bryan MacDonald to executive vice president and chief impact officer, a newly created role. MacDonald has been with the credit union for more than 14 years, most recently serving as senior vice president of Enterprise Risk Management. In his new role, he will oversee BECU’s
BECU
October 25, 2024
BECU Expands Services in Spokane with New Neighborhood Financial Center in South Hill
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced plans to open a new Neighborhood Financial Center (NFC) in the South Hill area of Spokane. The new location is expected to open in the first quarter of 2025.
BECU
July 26, 2024
BECU Expands Financial Services for South King County Members with New White Center Location
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced its plans to open a new Neighborhood Financial Center (NFC) in the White Center neighborhood of Seattle.
BECU
June 13, 2024
BECU’s 10th Annual People Helping People Awards Program Grants $525,000 to Member-Nominated Nonprofits
After receiving nearly 900 nominations, last night BECU honored nonprofit organizations and BECU members at its annual People Helping People Awards. For the first time in three years, the celebration was held in-person and recognized the positive impact of more than 30 nonprofits in BECU’s service areas.
BECU
December 15, 2023
BECU Announces Drew Wolff as Chief Financial Officer
BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has welcomed Drew Wolff as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). In his role, Wolff is responsible for ensuring all aspects of BECU’s financial strategy, management and performance support the credit union’s near- and long-term strategic objectives.
BECU
December 15, 2023
BECU Announces Beth Hale as Chief Consumer and Business Solutions Officer
BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has welcomed Beth Hale as executive vice president and chief consumer and business solutions officer. In her role, Hale will lead the teams accountable for creating and managing products and services across all BECU lines of business.
BECU
November 30, 2023
BECU Expands Footprint with New Financial Centers in Tacoma and Shoreline
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced it will open financial centers next year in Tacoma, Washington and in the Ballinger neighborhood of Shoreline, Washington. Both locations will join over 60 existing financial centers in serving BECU’s more than 1.4 million members.
BECU
November 15, 2023
BECU Welcomes Jason Rudman as Chief Member and Digital Experience Officer
BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has appointed Jason Rudman as executive vice president and chief member and digital experience officer.
BECU
November 6, 2023
BECU Appoints Raquel Karls as Chief People Officer
BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has welcomed Raquel Karls as executive vice president and chief people officer.
BECU
October 30, 2023
BECU Promotes Shawna Thompson to Head of Operations
BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has promoted Shawna Thompson to executive vice president and head of operations after more than 30 years of service.
BECU
September 25, 2023
BECU to Grow Presence in the Kitsap Peninsula with New Financial Center in Gig Harbor
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, announced today it will open a Neighborhood Financial Center early next year in Gig Harbor, Washington. This will be the first financial center for the Maritime City, serving more than 6,600 local members.
BECU
July 5, 2023
BECU’s 2022 Annual Report: Financial Strength Drives Purpose Forward
BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, released its 2022 Annual Report to members today.
BECU
May 9, 2023
BECU Grows Presence with Neighborhood Financial Centers in Monroe and Columbia City
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced it will open new financial centers in Monroe, Washington and in the Columbia City neighborhood of Seattle.
BECU
February 23, 2023
The BECU Foundation Announces 2022 Housing Stability Grant Recipients
The BECU Foundation today announced the 2022 nonprofit recipients of its inaugural Housing Stability Grant.
BECU
February 7, 2023
BECU Welcomes Rick Eiel as Chief Data and Analytics Officer
BECU, the country’s fourth largest credit union, today announced it has welcomed Rick Eiel as executive vice president and its first chief data and analytics officer.
BECU
January 30, 2023
The BECU Foundation Announces 2022 Green Equity Initiative Grant Recipients
The BECU Foundation today announced the 2022 nonprofit recipients of the inaugural Green Equity Initiative, a commitment of up to $875,000 to support.
BECU
August 30, 2022
People Helping People Awards: BECU Grants $535,000 to Member-Nominated Nonprofits
BECU announced the recipients of its 2021 People Helping People Awards program, granting $535,000 in total.
BECU
December 8, 2021
BECU Announces 2021 Black Community Development Project Recipients
BECU announced the 2021 nonprofit recipients of its Black Community Development Project, a $5 million commitment over the next five years.
BECU
November 19, 2021
BECU Employees Assemble 26,000 Care Kits for Local Nonprofit Partners
BECU’s doors are closed on Oct. 11 for Indigenous Peoples Day and nearly 2,500 employees are participating virtually in its annual BECU Cares Day.
BECU
October 11, 2021
BECU Helps Low-Balance Savers Increase Savings by More Than $2 Million with Quick Save, Powered by MX
MX has partnered with BECU to build a mobile app feature, Quick Save, that encourages BECU members to build savings through small-amount transfers.
BECU
August 20, 2021
BECUs Annual Report Highlights Commitment to Employees, Members and Communities
BECU will celebrate the release of its 2020 Annual Report with its members and communities during its fifth annual Member Summit event on April 29.
BECU
April 30, 2021
BECU Renews Partnership with CO-OP Financial Services
BECU, the nations third largest credit union, is renewing its 14-year partnership with CO-OP Financial Services.
BECU
April 27, 2021
Alogent Launches Alogent Shield: Advanced Check Fraud Mitigation Suite of Capabilities Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Reduce Losses Across All Deposit Channels
Alogent launched Alogent Shield, an advanced set of comprehensive features designed to tackle the rising threat of check fraud across ...
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 ...
Eltropy CEO to Address Branch Banking Innovation at Future Branches 2024
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversions platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced that Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg will ...
TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $3 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Help Military Heroes, Veterans and Children in Need
Dogs are known for their ability to provide emotional support, reduce stress, encourage physical activity, and foster social connections, which ...
Coastal Credit Union School Supply Drive Benefits 29 Local Schools
Coastal Credit Union recently delivered nearly 11,000 school supplies to 29 Elementary schools throughout the counties that the credit union ...
United Federal Credit Union Hires Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Lending and Deposit Growth
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Johnson as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Johnson ...
Autotruck Financial Credit Union Chooses Sharetec for Shared Values and Digital Innovation
Sharetec, a leading provider of core software and digital innovations, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Kentucky-based credit ...
Landings Credit Union Secures $81,000 Ahead Grant to Support Tempe Community Action Agency’s (TCAA) Economic Empowerment Programs
CONTACT: Cecilia Ashe, Chief Operations Officer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHONE: (480) 967-9475 EMAIL: cashe@landingscu.org WEBSITE: https://www.landingscu.org LANDINGS CREDIT UNION SECURES ...
First Hope Bank Partners with Arkatechture to Drive Data Innovation and Enhance Customer Experience
First Hope Bank, a family-owned community bank in New Jersey established in 1911, has formed a strategic partnership with Arkatechture, ...
SECU’s Leigh Brady Named to 2024 Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions List by American Banker
American Banker has named State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) President and CEO Leigh Brady as one of the “Most Powerful ...
GreenState appoints new Chief Risk Officer, Ryan Gage
GreenState Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Gage as its new Chief Risk Officer. Gage comes ...
Chartway Credit Union Expands with New Branches, Products, & Services
Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce several initiatives that expand its footprint and enhance service offerings, reflecting its commitment ...
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Two to Branch Manager Positions in Indiana
United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Crystal Hudson and Shannon Schock have been promoted to Branch Manager positions ...
GTE Financial Elevates Leadership: Manny Aguilar and Dona Svehla Promoted to Key Executive Roles
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two distinguished leaders within the organization. Manny Aguilar has been elevated ...
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Cooper to Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek. ...
Maine Credit Union Grows Assets by More Than 60%
TruChoice Federal Credit Union increased assets more than 60% over five years by moving in-house systems to one consolidated external ...
INOVA’S Samuel Kamwenji Receives Minority Business Excellence Award for Service
Samuel Kamwenji, Manager of Community Relations and Business Development at INOVA Federal Credit Union, received the Minority Business Excellence Award ...
NCOFCU Awards it 2024 Vollunteer of the Year and Lifetime Achivement Awards at their San Antonio Conference
San Antonio, TX – October 4, 2024 – The National Council of Firefighters Credit Unions (NCOFCU) is proud to announce ...
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Raises Over $1,000 in One Day for the Campaign for Ending Hunger
LEWISTON, ME – Maine Family Federal Credit Union proudly announced the success of its recent “Strapped for Cash” fundraiser, held ...
Amrita Prasad of SafeAmerica Credit Union Featured on Women of Community Banking Video Podcast
SafeAmerica Credit Union proudly announces that Amrita Prasad, a key leader in its financial team, recently participated in the latest ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Application Timeline for Member Education Award Scholarships
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Eltropy Showcases AI-Driven Solutions at VentureTech 2024, Celebrates Industry Innovation
Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), showcased its innovative safe AI technology at VentureTech 2024, held ...
Advia Credit Union Launches Instant Payments with FedNow® and RTP, Enhancing Member Experience
Advia Credit Union, serving nearly 200,000 members across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, is excited to share that it now offers ...
Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union
Florida -based credit union with 70-year track record to collaborate with Cetera Financial Institutions to grow and deliver member-focused investment ...
Horizon Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, November 4, 2024 – Horizon Credit Union helped secure the future of local families by awarding $10,000 ...
GTE Financial Announces Key Promotions in Talent Development and Talent Administration Teams
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two key leaders within its Talent Organization. Josh Lansing has been ...
Coastal Credit Union Collecting Toys for Tots
Coastal Credit Union has partnered with iHeart Radio and the United States Marine Corps to sponsor this year’s Toys for ...
Six Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Services
As part of its ongoing efforts to help more credit union members with homeownership, myCUmortgage is excited to announce six ...
LGE Community Credit Union wins two Marketing Association of Credit Unions awards
LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized with two awards from the Marketing Association ...
INTRODUCING TRIUNITY FOUNDATION: HELPING ELIMINATE DEBT FOR THOSE FACING TERMINAL ILLNESSES
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of TriUnity Foundation, a groundbreaking foundation in the credit ...
Alogent Launches Alogent Shield: Advanced Check Fraud Mitigation Suite of Capabilities Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Reduce Losses Across All Deposit Channels
Alogent launched Alogent Shield, an advanced set of comprehensive features designed to tackle the rising threat of check fraud across ...
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 ...
Eltropy CEO to Address Branch Banking Innovation at Future Branches 2024
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversions platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced that Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg will ...
TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $3 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Help Military Heroes, Veterans and Children in Need
Dogs are known for their ability to provide emotional support, reduce stress, encourage physical activity, and foster social connections, which ...
Coastal Credit Union School Supply Drive Benefits 29 Local Schools
Coastal Credit Union recently delivered nearly 11,000 school supplies to 29 Elementary schools throughout the counties that the credit union ...
United Federal Credit Union Hires Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Lending and Deposit Growth
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Johnson as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Johnson ...
Autotruck Financial Credit Union Chooses Sharetec for Shared Values and Digital Innovation
Sharetec, a leading provider of core software and digital innovations, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Kentucky-based credit ...
Landings Credit Union Secures $81,000 Ahead Grant to Support Tempe Community Action Agency’s (TCAA) Economic Empowerment Programs
CONTACT: Cecilia Ashe, Chief Operations Officer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHONE: (480) 967-9475 EMAIL: cashe@landingscu.org WEBSITE: https://www.landingscu.org LANDINGS CREDIT UNION SECURES ...
First Hope Bank Partners with Arkatechture to Drive Data Innovation and Enhance Customer Experience
First Hope Bank, a family-owned community bank in New Jersey established in 1911, has formed a strategic partnership with Arkatechture, ...
SECU’s Leigh Brady Named to 2024 Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions List by American Banker
American Banker has named State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) President and CEO Leigh Brady as one of the “Most Powerful ...
GreenState appoints new Chief Risk Officer, Ryan Gage
GreenState Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Gage as its new Chief Risk Officer. Gage comes ...
Chartway Credit Union Expands with New Branches, Products, & Services
Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce several initiatives that expand its footprint and enhance service offerings, reflecting its commitment ...
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Two to Branch Manager Positions in Indiana
United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Crystal Hudson and Shannon Schock have been promoted to Branch Manager positions ...
GTE Financial Elevates Leadership: Manny Aguilar and Dona Svehla Promoted to Key Executive Roles
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two distinguished leaders within the organization. Manny Aguilar has been elevated ...
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Cooper to Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek. ...
Maine Credit Union Grows Assets by More Than 60%
TruChoice Federal Credit Union increased assets more than 60% over five years by moving in-house systems to one consolidated external ...
INOVA’S Samuel Kamwenji Receives Minority Business Excellence Award for Service
Samuel Kamwenji, Manager of Community Relations and Business Development at INOVA Federal Credit Union, received the Minority Business Excellence Award ...
NCOFCU Awards it 2024 Vollunteer of the Year and Lifetime Achivement Awards at their San Antonio Conference
San Antonio, TX – October 4, 2024 – The National Council of Firefighters Credit Unions (NCOFCU) is proud to announce ...
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Raises Over $1,000 in One Day for the Campaign for Ending Hunger
LEWISTON, ME – Maine Family Federal Credit Union proudly announced the success of its recent “Strapped for Cash” fundraiser, held ...
Amrita Prasad of SafeAmerica Credit Union Featured on Women of Community Banking Video Podcast
SafeAmerica Credit Union proudly announces that Amrita Prasad, a key leader in its financial team, recently participated in the latest ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Application Timeline for Member Education Award Scholarships
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Eltropy Showcases AI-Driven Solutions at VentureTech 2024, Celebrates Industry Innovation
Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), showcased its innovative safe AI technology at VentureTech 2024, held ...
Advia Credit Union Launches Instant Payments with FedNow® and RTP, Enhancing Member Experience
Advia Credit Union, serving nearly 200,000 members across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, is excited to share that it now offers ...
Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union
Florida -based credit union with 70-year track record to collaborate with Cetera Financial Institutions to grow and deliver member-focused investment ...
Horizon Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, November 4, 2024 – Horizon Credit Union helped secure the future of local families by awarding $10,000 ...
GTE Financial Announces Key Promotions in Talent Development and Talent Administration Teams
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two key leaders within its Talent Organization. Josh Lansing has been ...
Coastal Credit Union Collecting Toys for Tots
Coastal Credit Union has partnered with iHeart Radio and the United States Marine Corps to sponsor this year’s Toys for ...
Six Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Services
As part of its ongoing efforts to help more credit union members with homeownership, myCUmortgage is excited to announce six ...
LGE Community Credit Union wins two Marketing Association of Credit Unions awards
LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized with two awards from the Marketing Association ...
INTRODUCING TRIUNITY FOUNDATION: HELPING ELIMINATE DEBT FOR THOSE FACING TERMINAL ILLNESSES
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of TriUnity Foundation, a groundbreaking foundation in the credit ...
Alogent Launches Alogent Shield: Advanced Check Fraud Mitigation Suite of Capabilities Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Reduce Losses Across All Deposit Channels
Alogent launched Alogent Shield, an advanced set of comprehensive features designed to tackle the rising threat of check fraud across all deposit channels. With two ...
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 ...
Eltropy CEO to Address Branch Banking Innovation at Future Branches 2024
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversions platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced that Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg will deliver a keynote address at ...
TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $3 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Help Military Heroes, Veterans and Children in Need
Dogs are known for their ability to provide emotional support, reduce stress, encourage physical activity, and foster social connections, which makes them invaluable in helping ...
Coastal Credit Union School Supply Drive Benefits 29 Local Schools
Coastal Credit Union recently delivered nearly 11,000 school supplies to 29 Elementary schools throughout the counties that the credit union serves. Supplies were delivered during ...
United Federal Credit Union Hires Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Lending and Deposit Growth
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Johnson as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Johnson will join United’s Strategic Leadership ...