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.

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Hartford Federal Credit Union Chooses Synergent as Partner for Core Processing and Integrated Services

WESTBROOK, ME (June 3, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement with Hartford Federal Credit Union. The credit union also signed five-year agreements for integrated managed services, including digital banking, bill pay, mobile deposit capture, statement processing, check fraud detection, and check printing.

Synergent and Partner Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union Recognized with Two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions

WESTBTROOK, ME (April 14, 2026) – Synergent is pleased to announce it has received two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions for an innovative auto lending marketing campaign developed in partnership with Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union. The campaign earned Category’s Best in Audience-Specific Marketing and was also recognized in the Complete Campaign category. Awards

Community Credit Union Renews Core Processing Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (April 1, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement with Community Credit Union. The agreement also includes five-year agreements for integrated debit card services, digital banking, mobile deposit capture, check processing, statement processing, and laser check printing.

Ocean State Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services

WESTBROOK, ME (February 26, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement with Ocean State Credit Union. The credit union also signed five-year agreements for integrated managed services, including debit card services, check processing, statement processing, and check printing.

Altamaha Federal Credit Union Enters New Technology Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (January 9, 2026) – Synergent® is excited to announce Altamaha Federal Credit Union has signed new seven-year agreements for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing and a suite of integrated services that includes digital banking, bill pay, mobile deposit capture, check processing, statement processing, and check printing. The agreement supports the credit union

Richland Federal Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement

WESTBROOK, ME (January 7, 2026) – Synergent® is proud to share a new partnership with Richland Federal Credit Union, which has signed a ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. The credit union has also entered into five-year agreements for a suite of integrated services, including digital banking, bill pay, mobile deposit capture,

Seaboard Federal Credit Union Extends Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (December 9, 2025) – Synergent® is pleased to share that Seaboard Federal Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, along with five-year agreements for a suite of integrated solutions that includes digital banking, bill pay, mobile deposit capture, debit and credit card services, and check

Hancock Federal Credit Union Signs with Synergent for New Core and Technology Agreements

WESTBROOK, ME – NOVEMBER 19, 2025 – Synergent® is proud to announce a new partnership with Hancock Federal Credit Union, which has signed a ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. The credit union has also entered into five-year agreements for a suite of integrated services, including Banno digital banking, bill pay, mobile

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 developed for Bayer Heritage FCU, Central Maine FCU, Lisbon Community FCU, and New Dimensions FCU. The MAC Awards recognize excellence in creativity, strategy, and results, celebrating the “People Helping People” philosophy that drives innovation in

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 omni-channel consumer loan and deposit account opening capabilities. This collaboration is designed to help credit unions accelerate digital transformation, enhance member engagement, and streamline operational efficiency.

Greater Eastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement

Synergent is pleased to announce a new partnership with Greater Eastern Credit Union. The credit union has signed a ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, along with five-year agreements for a suite of integrated services, including digital banking, mobile deposit capture, and check and statement processing.

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.

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

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.

Operations & HR

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 ...
Personnel Promotions

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.
Making A Difference

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Other

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 ...
New Product Releases

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 ...
Other

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 ...
Charity Events

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 ...
Strategic Partnerships

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 ...
Personnel Promotions

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Five-Year Partnership with the University Foundation at Sacramento State

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has established a five-year partnership with the University Foundation on behalf of Sacramento State to support ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Winners of 2026 Member Education Award Scholarships

SchoolsFirst FCU has awarded more than $200,000 in college scholarships to 245 recipients as part of its 2026 Member Education ...
Technology

Historic Scale, Successful Outcome: Corelation Completes Largest Conversion in Company History with Mountain America Credit Union

Corelation, Inc. is proud to announce the successful conversion of Mountain America Credit Union to its KeyStone core processing platform. ...
New Product Releases

Corporate Central Partners with Advanced Fraud Solutions to Deliver ACH Fraud Scanning Through Beastro

Corporate Central is pleased to announce it now offers ACH Fraud Scanning through a partnership with Advanced Fraud Solutions (AFS). ...
Strategic Partnerships

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Earns SOC 1® Report, Demonstrating Commitment to Financial Institution Controls

Wilmington, DE — June 23, 2026 — Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 18, 2026

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Operations & HR

TDFCU Announces New CEO to Drive Its Vision Forward

Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2026 – The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU) Board of Directors is pleased to ...
Marketing

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Sweeps Pinnacle Awards With Six Wins

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union took home six prestigious Pinnacle Awards at the annual Cornerstone League marketing competition, demonstrating outstanding creative ...
Lending

One Fintech Opened More New Checking Accounts Last Year Than All U.S. Credit Unions Combined

LendKey announced the release of “How Credit Unions Can Steal SoFi’s Playbook: A Guide to Member Acquisition, Relationship Depth, and ...
Making A Difference

Redwood Credit Union hosts free North Bay Shred‑a‑thons to fight fraud and support local nonprofits

Santa Rosa, Calif., June 17, 2026 — People wanting to protect themselves from fraud and identity theft should start with ...
Other

BECU expands further into South Puget Sound with new locations in Tumwater and Lacey

SEATTLE (June 17, 2026) — BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is adding new Neighborhood Financial Centers (NFCs) in Tumwater and ...
Other

Chartway Ranked No. 1 Credit Union in Virginia by Forbes, Earns America’s Best-In-State Honor for Fifth Consecutive Year

Chartway Credit Union has been ranked the No. 1 credit union in Virginia and named to the Forbes list of ...
Other

Clearview Federal Credit Union Expands Pittsburgh-Area Presence with Flagship Financial Center

Clearview Federal Credit Union announced plans to expand its Pittsburgh-area presence with a new flagship financial center in Green Tree, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

UNITED NATIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PUBLISHES 2025 IMPACT REPORT

NEW YORK, 15 June 2026 – The United Nations Federal Credit Union, UNFCU, announced the release of its 2025 Impact ...
Other

Meriwest Credit Union Named a 2026 Best Place to Work for the Seventh Consecutive Year

Honored to be named a 2026 Best Place to Work by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 12, 2026

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Jennifer Perez as Vice President of Marketing

Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Pensacola native Jennifer Perez has joined the senior leadership team as ...
Lending

National Cooperative Bank Provides $4 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union

National Cooperative Bank provided a $4 million subordinated debt loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union to support strategic initiatives, including ...
Personnel Promotions

Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Darena Merdzhanova as New Vice President of Compliance

Tower Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest credit unions, announces the hiring of Darena Merdzhanova, JD, MBA, CRCM as ...
Operations & HR

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 ...
Personnel Promotions

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.
Making A Difference

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Other

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 ...
New Product Releases

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 ...
Other

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 ...
Charity Events

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 ...
Strategic Partnerships

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 ...
Personnel Promotions

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Five-Year Partnership with the University Foundation at Sacramento State

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has established a five-year partnership with the University Foundation on behalf of Sacramento State to support ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Winners of 2026 Member Education Award Scholarships

SchoolsFirst FCU has awarded more than $200,000 in college scholarships to 245 recipients as part of its 2026 Member Education ...
Technology

Historic Scale, Successful Outcome: Corelation Completes Largest Conversion in Company History with Mountain America Credit Union

Corelation, Inc. is proud to announce the successful conversion of Mountain America Credit Union to its KeyStone core processing platform. ...
New Product Releases

Corporate Central Partners with Advanced Fraud Solutions to Deliver ACH Fraud Scanning Through Beastro

Corporate Central is pleased to announce it now offers ACH Fraud Scanning through a partnership with Advanced Fraud Solutions (AFS). ...
Strategic Partnerships

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Earns SOC 1® Report, Demonstrating Commitment to Financial Institution Controls

Wilmington, DE — June 23, 2026 — Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 18, 2026

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Operations & HR

TDFCU Announces New CEO to Drive Its Vision Forward

Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2026 – The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU) Board of Directors is pleased to ...
Marketing

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Sweeps Pinnacle Awards With Six Wins

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union took home six prestigious Pinnacle Awards at the annual Cornerstone League marketing competition, demonstrating outstanding creative ...
Lending

One Fintech Opened More New Checking Accounts Last Year Than All U.S. Credit Unions Combined

LendKey announced the release of “How Credit Unions Can Steal SoFi’s Playbook: A Guide to Member Acquisition, Relationship Depth, and ...
Making A Difference

Redwood Credit Union hosts free North Bay Shred‑a‑thons to fight fraud and support local nonprofits

Santa Rosa, Calif., June 17, 2026 — People wanting to protect themselves from fraud and identity theft should start with ...
Other

BECU expands further into South Puget Sound with new locations in Tumwater and Lacey

SEATTLE (June 17, 2026) — BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is adding new Neighborhood Financial Centers (NFCs) in Tumwater and ...
Other

Chartway Ranked No. 1 Credit Union in Virginia by Forbes, Earns America’s Best-In-State Honor for Fifth Consecutive Year

Chartway Credit Union has been ranked the No. 1 credit union in Virginia and named to the Forbes list of ...
Other

Clearview Federal Credit Union Expands Pittsburgh-Area Presence with Flagship Financial Center

Clearview Federal Credit Union announced plans to expand its Pittsburgh-area presence with a new flagship financial center in Green Tree, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

UNITED NATIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PUBLISHES 2025 IMPACT REPORT

NEW YORK, 15 June 2026 – The United Nations Federal Credit Union, UNFCU, announced the release of its 2025 Impact ...
Other

Meriwest Credit Union Named a 2026 Best Place to Work for the Seventh Consecutive Year

Honored to be named a 2026 Best Place to Work by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 12, 2026

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Jennifer Perez as Vice President of Marketing

Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Pensacola native Jennifer Perez has joined the senior leadership team as ...
Lending

National Cooperative Bank Provides $4 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union

National Cooperative Bank provided a $4 million subordinated debt loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union to support strategic initiatives, including ...
Personnel Promotions

Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Darena Merdzhanova as New Vice President of Compliance

Tower Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest credit unions, announces the hiring of Darena Merdzhanova, JD, MBA, CRCM as ...

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 People Officer. Turner-Carr joins Worth ...

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 beyond traditional undergraduate and graduate ...

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 Regulation and Supervision—Credit Unions for ...

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 Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund ...

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 new, secure communication solution designed ...
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