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Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2026 Scholarship Recipients
TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently recognized its scholarship recipients for the 2026–2027 academic year. The financial institution awarded 12 Sound members each a $2,500 scholarship to support their pursuit of higher education. Applicants were selected based on their academic achievements, community involvement, and commitment to furthering their education.
Callahan & Associates
June 24, 2026
Sound Credit Union and Junior Achievement Expand Partnership
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) celebrated its partnership with Junior Achievement of Washington (JA) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony recognizing the grand opening of Sound’s educational storefront located in the BizTown section of JA’s Auburn campus.
Callahan & Associates
April 10, 2026
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Jamie Mullenix as SVP/Chief People and Culture Office
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) has appointed Jamie Mullenix, CCUE-WCMS as its Senior Vice President and Chief People and Culture Officer. Mullenix brings more than 10 years of executive leadership experience, leading initiatives that align business strategy, workforce design, and strategic communications to drive measurable performance.
Callahan & Associates
March 25, 2026
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, Washington, Crawford will focus on supporting businesses throughout the broader northern Puget Sound region. Crawford has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, with the majority of his career focused on commercial real
Callahan & Associates
January 13, 2026
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 students to their first ever HuskyHack hackathon November 8 – 9, 2025. More than 141 students registered to participate in the competition, vying for a chance to win $15,000 and
Callahan & Associates
November 14, 2025
Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser
TACOMA, Wash. –Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently hosted its annual employee charity fundraiser benefitting Homes First, a local nonprofit in creating and maintaining safe, healthy, and affordable homes for people in Thurston County.
Callahan & Associates
October 15, 2025
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) and the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) are excited to announce the launch of HuskyHack, a 24-hour hackathon that will challenge college students from across Washington State to design innovative digital tools that empower people to take control of their finances
Callahan & Associates
September 30, 2025
Sound Credit Union Reveals 2025 Scholarship Recipients
TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) is proud to honor the recipients of its 2025 scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year. This year, Sound granted $20,000 in total to 13 recipients who were selected based on their academic achievements, community involvement, and commitment to furthering their education.
Callahan & Associates
August 18, 2025
Sound Credit Union Completes Conversion of Washington Business Bank
TACOMA, Wash. – On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Sound Credit Union (Sound), headquartered in Tacoma, successfully completed the system conversion of Washington Business Bank (OTCPK: WBZB), based in Olympia, Washington. This milestone marks the final step in Sound’s acquisition of the bank.
Callahan & Associates
July 2, 2025
Sound Credit Union Announces Leadership Promotions to Drive Growth and Operational Excellence
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) is pleased to announce multiple leadership promotions designed to strengthen the institution, enhance collaboration and drive innovation. The changes reinforce Sound’s commitment to its members, strategic growth and operational excellence.
hkaslow
April 10, 2025
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma’s Milgard Center for Business Analytics Announce Statewide FinTech Competition
For the fourth consecutive year, Sound Credit Union (Sound) and the University of Washington Tacoma’s (UWT) Milgard Center for Business Analytics are inviting entrepreneurs to join their statewide FinTech Incubator Challenge. This initiative aims to connect with innovators passionate about financial technology (FinTech) and uncover cutting-edge tools that can help consumers manage their finances and make informed decisions.
hkaslow
September 9, 2024
Root Out Hunger- Playing What You Want, So Kids Can Eat What They Need 2024
Sound Credit Union (Sound) teamed up with 96.5 Jack-FM to combat child hunger in Washington state, donating over $52,000 to Food Lifeline.
hkaslow
August 12, 2024
Sound Credit Union Raises $16,000 for Financial Beginnings in Annual Charity Auction
Sound Credit Union (Sound) is proud to announce the results of its annual charity auction benefiting Financial Beginnings, – a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through inclusive financial education empowering youth and adults to take control of their financial future.
hkaslow
August 7, 2024
Corporate Central Recertified as a Great Place To Work®
Corporate Central is proud to announce that it has been recertified as a Great Place To Work® for 2026. This ...
Saco Valley Credit Union Renews Long-Standing Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (July 6, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Gulf Winds Welcomes Scott Piggott as Vice President of Business Transformation
Pensacola, Florida (July 3, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to welcome Scott Piggott to the senior leadership ...
Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Announce Voting Results of $250,000 for a Brighter America Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need
Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced the voting results of $250,000 for a Brighter America, a community giving initiative ...
Central Maine Federal Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services
WESTBROOK, ME (July 2, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a new ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement ...
Every Pete Alonso Home Run Will Support Maryland Veterans Through New ‘Homers for Heroes’ Initiative
When Pete Alonso arrived in Baltimore earlier this year, he came ready to contribute on and off the field. The ...
Gulf Winds Welcomes Chase Mercer as Vice President of Workforce Excellence
Pensacola, Florida (July 1, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Chase Mercer has joined the ...
Ancorum Credit Union Extends Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (July 1, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Alogent Wins Editor’s Choice Excellence in Tech, Software and Service Providers Award for Advancing the Future of Payments
Alogent announced it has been named the recipient of the Excellence in Tech Editor’s Choice – Software and Service Providers ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 2, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
TriUnity Foundation Opens National Grant Cycle for Credit Union Members Facing Terminal Illness
TriUnity Foundation, a nonprofit built by and for credit unions, has opened its next national grant cycle for members facing ...
Redwood Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2026
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is proud to be recognized for the second year in a row as one of America’s ...
Stephanie Schmidt Earns National Check Professional Accreditation
Corporate Central recently announced that Stephanie Schmidt, AAP, AFPP, NCP, CWCUL, CUDE, CCUE, CCUFC, CCCM, Vice President Member Experience, has ...
CUES and TruStage® Announce Inaugural 2026 Leadership Pathways Cohort
CUES and TruStage® today announced the 25 credit union professionals selected for the inaugural CUES x TruStage Leadership Pathways cohort, ...
Texas A&M IBE Students Raise $54,000 for Local Nonprofits
Student-led company teams pitched their unique business concepts to a panel of financial experts from Aggieland Credit Union. The credit ...
SECU’s Statewide Network of 275 Branches to Serve as Collection Sites for Governor’s School Supply Drive
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce its support for the 2026 Governor’s School Supply Drive, accepting donations ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Partners with Greenlight to Help Parents Raise Financially Smart Kids and Teens
Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced a partnership with Greenlight® Financial Technology, Inc. (Greenlight) to better serve families and ...
Vizo Financial Announces Board Officers Following 2026 Annual Meeting
On June 17, 2026, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union held its 2026 Annual Meeting. Member credit unions participated virtually to ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 26, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Worth Credit Union Names Katie Turner-Carr Senior Vice President – Chief People Officer
FORT WORTH, Texas – Worth Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Turner-Carr as SVP – Chief ...
Ken Gardner Promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has named Ken Gardner as its new Vice President of Human Resources.
Chartway Awards Directors’ Memorial Scholarships to 13 Student-Members
Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Directors’ Memorial Scholarships. This year, Chartway expanded eligibility ...
NASCUS Honors Janet Powell’s Distinguished Career and Service to the State Credit Union System
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) recognizes and celebrates the remarkable career of Janet Powell, Chief of ...
Credit union CDFI recertifications are beginning to be finalized
CU Strategic Planning helping over a quarter of CDFI credit unions recertify Credit unions can finally begin celebrating their Community ...
eDOC Innovations Launches eDOC Chat Beta Program
eDOC Innovations announces the launch of the eDOC Chat Beta Program, providing credit unions with an opportunity to experience a ...
Vizo Financial’s July 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Birthday Benefit Bash hits a high note for North Bay youth music programs
The fourth annual Birthday Benefit Bash, a community fundraiser that celebrates the birthdays of Brett Martinez, President and CEO of ...
Alogent and Solution Optimizers Partner to Help Financial Institutions Optimize and Scale ECM Strategies
Alogent announced a strategic partnership with Solution Optimizers, a professional services and consulting firm, to help banks and credit unions ...
LAFCU promotes Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending, where he focuses on the credit union’s ...
Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2026 Scholarship Recipients
TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently recognized its scholarship recipients for the 2026–2027 academic year. The financial institution ...
Corporate Central Recertified as a Great Place To Work®
Corporate Central is proud to announce that it has been recertified as a Great Place To Work® for 2026. This ...
Saco Valley Credit Union Renews Long-Standing Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (July 6, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Gulf Winds Welcomes Scott Piggott as Vice President of Business Transformation
Pensacola, Florida (July 3, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to welcome Scott Piggott to the senior leadership ...
Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Announce Voting Results of $250,000 for a Brighter America Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need
Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced the voting results of $250,000 for a Brighter America, a community giving initiative ...
Central Maine Federal Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services
WESTBROOK, ME (July 2, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a new ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement ...
Every Pete Alonso Home Run Will Support Maryland Veterans Through New ‘Homers for Heroes’ Initiative
When Pete Alonso arrived in Baltimore earlier this year, he came ready to contribute on and off the field. The ...
Gulf Winds Welcomes Chase Mercer as Vice President of Workforce Excellence
Pensacola, Florida (July 1, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Chase Mercer has joined the ...
Ancorum Credit Union Extends Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (July 1, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Alogent Wins Editor’s Choice Excellence in Tech, Software and Service Providers Award for Advancing the Future of Payments
Alogent announced it has been named the recipient of the Excellence in Tech Editor’s Choice – Software and Service Providers ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 2, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
TriUnity Foundation Opens National Grant Cycle for Credit Union Members Facing Terminal Illness
TriUnity Foundation, a nonprofit built by and for credit unions, has opened its next national grant cycle for members facing ...
Redwood Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2026
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is proud to be recognized for the second year in a row as one of America’s ...
Stephanie Schmidt Earns National Check Professional Accreditation
Corporate Central recently announced that Stephanie Schmidt, AAP, AFPP, NCP, CWCUL, CUDE, CCUE, CCUFC, CCCM, Vice President Member Experience, has ...
CUES and TruStage® Announce Inaugural 2026 Leadership Pathways Cohort
CUES and TruStage® today announced the 25 credit union professionals selected for the inaugural CUES x TruStage Leadership Pathways cohort, ...
Texas A&M IBE Students Raise $54,000 for Local Nonprofits
Student-led company teams pitched their unique business concepts to a panel of financial experts from Aggieland Credit Union. The credit ...
SECU’s Statewide Network of 275 Branches to Serve as Collection Sites for Governor’s School Supply Drive
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce its support for the 2026 Governor’s School Supply Drive, accepting donations ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Partners with Greenlight to Help Parents Raise Financially Smart Kids and Teens
Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced a partnership with Greenlight® Financial Technology, Inc. (Greenlight) to better serve families and ...
Vizo Financial Announces Board Officers Following 2026 Annual Meeting
On June 17, 2026, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union held its 2026 Annual Meeting. Member credit unions participated virtually to ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 26, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Worth Credit Union Names Katie Turner-Carr Senior Vice President – Chief People Officer
FORT WORTH, Texas – Worth Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Turner-Carr as SVP – Chief ...
Ken Gardner Promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has named Ken Gardner as its new Vice President of Human Resources.
Chartway Awards Directors’ Memorial Scholarships to 13 Student-Members
Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Directors’ Memorial Scholarships. This year, Chartway expanded eligibility ...
NASCUS Honors Janet Powell’s Distinguished Career and Service to the State Credit Union System
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) recognizes and celebrates the remarkable career of Janet Powell, Chief of ...
Credit union CDFI recertifications are beginning to be finalized
CU Strategic Planning helping over a quarter of CDFI credit unions recertify Credit unions can finally begin celebrating their Community ...
eDOC Innovations Launches eDOC Chat Beta Program
eDOC Innovations announces the launch of the eDOC Chat Beta Program, providing credit unions with an opportunity to experience a ...
Vizo Financial’s July 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Birthday Benefit Bash hits a high note for North Bay youth music programs
The fourth annual Birthday Benefit Bash, a community fundraiser that celebrates the birthdays of Brett Martinez, President and CEO of ...
Alogent and Solution Optimizers Partner to Help Financial Institutions Optimize and Scale ECM Strategies
Alogent announced a strategic partnership with Solution Optimizers, a professional services and consulting firm, to help banks and credit unions ...
LAFCU promotes Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending, where he focuses on the credit union’s ...
Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2026 Scholarship Recipients
TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently recognized its scholarship recipients for the 2026–2027 academic year. The financial institution ...
Corporate Central Recertified as a Great Place To Work®
Corporate Central is proud to announce that it has been recertified as a Great Place To Work® for 2026. This recognition is based entirely on ...
Saco Valley Credit Union Renews Long-Standing Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (July 6, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement with Saco Valley Credit Union. ...
Gulf Winds Welcomes Scott Piggott as Vice President of Business Transformation
Pensacola, Florida (July 3, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to welcome Scott Piggott to the senior leadership team as Vice President of ...
Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Announce Voting Results of $250,000 for a Brighter America Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need
Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced the voting results of $250,000 for a Brighter America, a community giving initiative celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Through ...
Central Maine Federal Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services
WESTBROOK, ME (July 2, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a new ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement with Central Maine Federal Credit ...
Every Pete Alonso Home Run Will Support Maryland Veterans Through New ‘Homers for Heroes’ Initiative
When Pete Alonso arrived in Baltimore earlier this year, he came ready to contribute on and off the field. The Orioles’ first baseman and his ...