Industry Press
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PRESS RELEASE – New Bedford Credit Union Forges Strategic Technology Partnership with Synergent
Synergent is proud to announce a new partnership with New Bedford Credit Union through a ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. The credit union has also signed five-year agreements for a suite of integrated services, establishing a strategic relationship focused on shared values, operational efficiency, and exceptional member service.
Acadia Federal Credit Union Extends Longstanding Partnership with Synergent
Synergent is pleased to announce the renewal of its long-standing partnership with Acadia Federal Credit Union through a new ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. The credit union also renewed five-year agreements for check processing, mobile deposit capture, and integrated debit and credit card services, continuing a nearly 20-year collaboration aligned with
Winthrop Area Federal Credit Union Renews Partnership with Synergent
Synergent® is pleased to announce that Winthrop Area Federal Credit Union has renewed its long-term partnership with Synergent. The renewal includes a 10-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, and five-year agreements for iPay consumer bill pay, debit card services, mobile deposit capture, check processing, statement processing, and Orpheus digital banking.
Synergent Names Tyler Hudson as President
Synergent is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tyler Hudson as its new President, effective immediately. A longtime Synergent executive with 23 years of experience in the credit union industry, Hudson brings a rare combination of deep technical knowledge, operational insight, and broad industry perspective to the role.
One Credit Union Extends Long-Standing Core Processing Relationship with Synergent
Synergent has extended its nearly 20-year partnership with One Credit Union through a new five-year agreement. The credit union will continue to utilize hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing and additional technology solutions including mobile deposit capture, check and statement processing, and more, reinforcing a strong and collaborative relationship focused on member service and operational
Midcoast Federal Credit Union Renews Core Processing Relationship with Synergent
Midcoast Federal Credit Union has renewed its core processing and technology service agreements with Synergent, including a 10-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing and five-year agreements for payments and related solutions. The renewal reflects a continued commitment to delivering innovative, community-focused financial services to members across Maine.
BrightBridge Credit Union Renews Core Partnership with Synergent
Synergent is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with BrightBridge Credit Union through multi-year agreements for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, payments, and related services.
Southeast Financial Credit Union Signs New Core Agreement with Synergent
(WESTBROOK, ME) – Synergent® is pleased to announce that Southeast Financial Credit Union has signed a new ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. This strategic partnership will empower Southeast Financial Credit Union to optimize their financial service offerings and enhance operational efficiencies with a reliable, scalable foundation designed to support its growing
News Release: Dirigo Federal Credit Union Extends Long-Term Partnership with Synergent
Good morning, Synergent is pleased to share some exciting news with you before the weekend. Dirigo FCU recently renewed their partnership with Synergent, signing a ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. Dirigo also has extended its agreements for another five years on Opening Act™, Integrated Debit Card Services, Mobile Deposit Capture, and
Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union Renews Partnership with Synergent
Synergent® is delighted to announce Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union has also signed five-year extensions for Opening Act™, Integrated Debit Card Services, iPay Consumer Bill Pay, Mobile Deposit Capture, and numerous additional services.
Meridia Community Credit Union Signs New and Renewal Agreements with Synergent
Synergent® is thrilled to announce Meridia Community Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. Additionally, the credit union has committed to a new five-year agreement for Integrated Credit Card Services, as well as five-year renewal agreements for numerous additional services.
New Partnership Established Between Synergent and Superior IRA & HSA
Synergent® is pleased to announce a new vendor partnership has been formally established with Superior IRA & HSA. As a key partner, Superior IRA & HSA offers an integrated platform that makes Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) administration, compliance, and reporting easier, allowing credit unions to deliver top-notch retirement and health
NorState Federal Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent
Synergent® is pleased to announce NorState Federal Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, as well as a five-year renewal agreement for Opening Act™.
Synergent and Partner Credit Unions Honored with Five MAC Award Wins
Synergent has received five Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards for creative marketing campaigns. These efforts were developed in partnership with the following credit unions: Bayer Heritage FCU, Capital Area FCU, Casco FCU, Homefield CU, and PeoplesChoice CU.
Synergent and Jack Henry Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership
Synergent® and Jack Henry™ recently celebrated the monumental milestone of 20 years of partnership! To commemorate, staff members from both Synergent and Jack Henry traveled to KV Federal Credit Union in Augusta, Maine, to mark the occasion where Synergent completed its first core conversion to Episys (now Symitar).
Maine’s Downeast Credit Union Partners with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution
Synergent® is pleased to announce that Downeast Credit Union has signed a ten-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, Banno Digital Banking™, and iPay Consumer Bill Pay. In addition to Jack Henry’s solutions, the credit union also signed a ten-year agreement for Synergent’s integrated credit and debit card services along with
Homefield Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent
Synergent® is pleased to announce Homefield Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, as well as five-year renewal agreements for Banno Digital Platform™, Opening Act™, and iPay Consumer Bill Pay.
St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent
Synergent® is pleased to announce St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union has signed a seven-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, Opening Act™, and iPay Consumer Bill Pay. St. Lawrence FCU has also signed a seven-year renewal for numerous additional services provided by Synergent.
Synergent Welcomes Randy Stolp as Its New President
Synergent®, a leading financial technology and services company for credit unions nationwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Stolp as its new President, effective January 22. Having served in the credit union industry for 22 years, Stolp brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record and is well positioned to lead
Maine Savings Federal Credit Union Renews Partnership with Synergent
Synergent® is pleased to announce that Maine Savings Federal Credit Union has signed a seven-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing and a five-year renewal agreement for Opening Act™. Maine Savings also has signed a five-year renewal agreement with Synergent to provide fully integrated debit and credit card processing services
Southeastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution
Synergent® is pleased to announce that Southeastern Credit Union has signed a seven-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, Banno Digital Banking™, and iPay Consumer Bill Pay.
Fall River Municipal Credit Union Renews with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution
Synergent® is pleased to announce that Fall River Municipal Credit Union has signed a new ten-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. In addition to Jack Henry’s solutions, Fall River Municipal CU signed a five-year agreement for digital banking from Access Softek, iPay, check processing, statement processing, mobile deposit capture, and
Maine Solutions Federal Credit Union Renews with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution
Synergent® is pleased to announce that Maine Solutions has signed a new ten-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. In addition to Jack Henry’s solutions, Maine Solutions FCU signed a five-year agreement for Synergent’s Integrated Debit Card Services offered through its partnership with Fiserv, check processing, statement processing, and mobile deposit
Casco Federal Credit Union Renews with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution
Synergent® is pleased to announce that Casco FCU has signed a new ten-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. The credit union also agreed to a new five-year term for Synergent to deliver additional service solutions through Jack Henry, including Banno Digital Platform™ and Remote Deposit Capture.
SECU Foundation Awards Peacehaven Farm, Inc. $1 Million for Community Center and Campus Expansion
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 12, 2025
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Ryan Murphy to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Filene uncovers strong financial impact for CDFI credit unions
Sharetec Appoints New CEO and CTO to Elevate Customer Experience and Accelerate Innovation
Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Naomi Mead as Vice President of Strategic Projects & Process Improvement
Protecht announces Cognita: AI built for governance, risk, and compliance.
Credit Union of New Jersey Selects Timothy Grossman as SVP/CFO
Appli Launches Guided Home Equity Calculator to Help Credit Unions Capture High-Value Lending Opportunities
Christine Cho Is Appointed Chief Financial Officer of The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst FCU Recognized for Financial Education and Community Engagement
First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Suzanne Wages as Vice President of Real Estate Lending & Servicing
Clearview Unveils New Location
Smart banking with RCU’s new Benefits Checking
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 05, 2025
Valley Credit Union Welcomes Ben Kuss as Chief Marketing Officer
Maine Credit Unions Launch Fraud Awareness Video to Protect Older Mainers
SECU Foundation Awards $170,000 Grant to Carolinas Foundation for Hospice and Home Care
EECU Surpasses $5 Billion in Assets, Marking Historic Milestone in Member Growth and Community Impact
For Immediate Release – NACUSO Appoints Randy Salser as President/CEO
Prisma Campaigns and Arkatechture Launch Strategic Partnership for Financial Institutions to Turn Data Into Action
DaLand CUSO and Corelation Partner
TowerCares Foundation Awards $200,000 in College Scholarships to Support Future STEM Leaders
Securityplus Federal Credit Union Appoints Charissa Martin, Peter Minford, and Michael Gago to Drive Strategic Vision
Credit Unions Expect Tariffs to Dampen Auto Sales but Majority Optimistic About Auto Portfolios
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025
Countdown to Momentum 2025
First Northern Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Member Lending Experience
Vizo Financial’s September 2025 Education Calendar
Huntington Beach Credit Union Appoints Aron Harrington as President/CEO
SECU Foundation Awards Peacehaven Farm, Inc. $1 Million for Community Center and Campus Expansion
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 12, 2025
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Ryan Murphy to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Filene uncovers strong financial impact for CDFI credit unions
Sharetec Appoints New CEO and CTO to Elevate Customer Experience and Accelerate Innovation
Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Naomi Mead as Vice President of Strategic Projects & Process Improvement
Protecht announces Cognita: AI built for governance, risk, and compliance.
Credit Union of New Jersey Selects Timothy Grossman as SVP/CFO
Appli Launches Guided Home Equity Calculator to Help Credit Unions Capture High-Value Lending Opportunities
Christine Cho Is Appointed Chief Financial Officer of The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst FCU Recognized for Financial Education and Community Engagement
First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Suzanne Wages as Vice President of Real Estate Lending & Servicing
Clearview Unveils New Location
Smart banking with RCU’s new Benefits Checking
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 05, 2025
Valley Credit Union Welcomes Ben Kuss as Chief Marketing Officer
Maine Credit Unions Launch Fraud Awareness Video to Protect Older Mainers
SECU Foundation Awards $170,000 Grant to Carolinas Foundation for Hospice and Home Care
EECU Surpasses $5 Billion in Assets, Marking Historic Milestone in Member Growth and Community Impact
For Immediate Release – NACUSO Appoints Randy Salser as President/CEO
Prisma Campaigns and Arkatechture Launch Strategic Partnership for Financial Institutions to Turn Data Into Action
DaLand CUSO and Corelation Partner
TowerCares Foundation Awards $200,000 in College Scholarships to Support Future STEM Leaders
Securityplus Federal Credit Union Appoints Charissa Martin, Peter Minford, and Michael Gago to Drive Strategic Vision
Credit Unions Expect Tariffs to Dampen Auto Sales but Majority Optimistic About Auto Portfolios
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025
Countdown to Momentum 2025
First Northern Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Member Lending Experience
Vizo Financial’s September 2025 Education Calendar
Huntington Beach Credit Union Appoints Aron Harrington as President/CEO
SECU Foundation Awards Peacehaven Farm, Inc. $1 Million for Community Center and Campus Expansion

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 12, 2025

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Ryan Murphy to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Filene uncovers strong financial impact for CDFI credit unions

Sharetec Appoints New CEO and CTO to Elevate Customer Experience and Accelerate Innovation

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Naomi Mead as Vice President of Strategic Projects & Process Improvement
