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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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Corporate Central Welcomes Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager

Corporate Central is excited to announce the addition of Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager. In this vital role, Menge will be instrumental in supporting the growth and success of Corporate Central. She will work closely with member credit unions, proactively assessing their financial climates, identifying specific needs, and positioning Corporate Central’s products and solutions

Chartway Credit Union Recognized for Second Consecutive Year As One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in Hampton Roads

Chartway Credit Union has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 Hampton Roads by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads and Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, for a second consecutive year. The award recognizes Chartway as one of the most community-minded companies in Hampton Roads determined by an independently administered and

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Sacramento Republic FC and Sacramento County Office of Education Teachers of the Year and Classified School Employees of the Year Recognition Event

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, recently sponsored the Teachers of the Year and Classified School Employees of the Year recognition event hosted by Sacramento Republic FC and the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE), held on Oct. 26, 2024. The special

eDOC Expands Mobile RDC Client Base in 2024

eDOC is pleased to announce significant growth in its RDC solution utilization in 2024. This year, 20 new financial institutions partnered with eDOC to offer their members a seamless mobile check deposit experience, with 6 existing clients also implementing eDOC’s cutting-edge RDC technology.

Grant Donation on Behalf of TruPartner

TruPartner Credit Union is proud to announce City Gospel Mission as the recipient of a $5,000 Community Partnership Grant. This grant is provided through the Federal Home Loan Bank’s (FHLB) Community Partnership Program, which enables FHLB members to nominate nonprofit organizations for grants supporting essential community initiatives.

Chartway Credit Union Welcomes Desai Madrigal as New Associate Director on its Board of Directors

Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce a new appointment to its board of directors: Desai Madrigal as associate director. A long-time business leader and advocate for financial inclusion in Chartway’s Southern Utah market, Madrigal brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to empowering underbanked and underserved communities. In his more than two decades

Coastal Credit Union Promotes Marin Sawyer to VP of Deposit Operations

Coastal Credit Union has promoted Marin Sawyer to VP of Deposit Operations. In her role, Sawyer will develop and execute Coastal’s deposit and payment services strategies in support of the credit union’s overall strategic plan. She will lead deposit and payment services process improvement, direct service delivery operations, build highly competent customer service teams, and

For Immediate Release – Pasadena Federal Credit Union Selects Ozgun Ulupinar as Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Pasadena, CA, October 29, 2024. Pasadena Federal Credit Union proudly announces Ozgun Ulupinar as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Ulupinar will spearhead the Credit Union’s digital transformation, overseeing information security and technological infrastructure while driving innovation to enhance member services. Collaborating closely with the executive team, she will align technology strategies with the Credit

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Extends Sponsorship for ‘Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged’ Podcast as Season 2 Wraps and Season 3 Recording Begins

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced the continuation of its sponsorship for the “Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged” podcast as the second season concludes and recording for the third season begins. Produced by Cloudcast Media, the Classroom of the Future Foundation

eDOC Expands eDOCSignature Footprint with 48 New Clients in 2024

eDOC is proud to announce the addition of 48 new clients to its eDOCSignature e-Sign platform in 2024. The surge in new adoption reflects the growing demand for secure, paperless transaction solutions that streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.

Teachers Federal Credit Union Partners With Filene Research Institute To Drive Digital Innovation And Member Growth

Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with more than $9.8 billion in assets and over 460,000 members nationwide, is proud to announce its new partnership with Filene Research Institute. Leveraging the expertise of senior leaders at Teachers, this collaboration aims to advance two of Filene’s Centers of Excellence (CoE) – “The Next Generation of Member Growth” and “Design for Digital” – with the shared goal of driving digital innovation and enhancing member engagement.

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union and DaLand CUSO Announce Live Townhall on Key Innovations in Credit Union Operations

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union and DaLand CUSO will host a live virtual townhall on November 12, 2024, at 10 a.m. Central, focusing on key innovations in credit union operations, including digital transformation, blockchain, and member-centric strategies. Tailored for credit union CEOs and industry leaders, the event will provide practical insights on navigating the evolving

NASCUS Welcomes New Board and Advisory Council Members, Reflects on Positive Momentum at 2024 Annual Meeting

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) announced the election and appointment of new officers and directors to its Regulator Board and Credit Union Advisory Council during the 2024 State System Summit (S3) Annual Meeting. These appointments reflect NASCUS’s ongoing commitment to leadership excellence and innovation within the state-chartered credit union system.

BCU PRESIDENT & CEO MIKE VALENTINE HONORED WITH 2025 HERB WEGNER MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT

BCU is proud to announce that President and CEO Mike Valentine has been honored with the 2025 Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement, the highest recognition bestowed by the National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF). This prestigious accolade celebrates Mike’s visionary leadership and innovation, relentless advocacy for financial well-being, and his profound impact on

Allegacy and Skyla Credit Unions Join United Members Title

Allegacy Federal Credit Union and Skyla Credit Union have joined United Members Title LLC., which offers affordable title insurance coverage for home purchases and refinances in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Launched in 2022, United Members Title is an affiliate of two of North Carolina’s largest credit unions, Truliant and Coastal Credit Union. It

Webinar: Elevate Your Culture to Unlock High Performance with Team Engagement

Low employee engagement takes its toll on talent retention, productivity, workforce morale, customer service…and your bottom line. Join us Wednesday, October 30th, as Support EXP CEO Rhonda Sheets shows what it takes today for organizations to build and sustain high-performing teams.

SECU Members Benefit from Suncoast Credit Union Mobile ATM During Storm Recovery

Florida-based Suncoast Credit Union generously provided State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) with a mobile ATM to help support the financial needs of its members and area residents affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina (WNC). The mobile ATM offers 24-hour availability and is currently located at SECU’s Asheville-Oak Plaza Branch, which is without a

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

Operations & HR

Corporate Central Welcomes Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager

Corporate Central is excited to announce the addition of Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager. In this vital role, Menge ...
Making A Difference

Unitus Community Credit Union Awards Community Impact Grant to Economic Development Nonprofit

In partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Business Impact Northwest will receive $100,000 in grant funds
Charity Events

Redwood Credit Union Donates More than $56,000 to Local Nonprofits for International Credit Union Day

On October 17, Redwood Credit Union (RCU) joined credit unions around the world in celebrating International Credit Union (ICU) Day, ...
Making A Difference

Chartway Credit Union Recognized for Second Consecutive Year As One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in Hampton Roads

Chartway Credit Union has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 Hampton Roads by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads and Points ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Sacramento Republic FC and Sacramento County Office of Education Teachers of the Year and Classified School Employees of the Year Recognition Event

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, recently ...
Other

eDOC Expands Mobile RDC Client Base in 2024

eDOC is pleased to announce significant growth in its RDC solution utilization in 2024. This year, 20 new financial institutions ...
Marketing

Grant Donation on Behalf of TruPartner

TruPartner Credit Union is proud to announce City Gospel Mission as the recipient of a $5,000 Community Partnership Grant. This ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Holland

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Zulema Roa to Mortgage Advisor in Holland. Roa ...
Personnel Promotions

Chartway Credit Union Welcomes Desai Madrigal as New Associate Director on its Board of Directors

Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce a new appointment to its board of directors: Desai Madrigal as associate director. ...
Technology

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 ...
Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Promotes Marin Sawyer to VP of Deposit Operations

Coastal Credit Union has promoted Marin Sawyer to VP of Deposit Operations. In her role, Sawyer will develop and execute ...
Other

County Federal Becomes Mirastar Federal Credit Union

With a new brand, the same team, and commitment to service, Mirastar represents a bright new day for the credit ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – Pasadena Federal Credit Union Selects Ozgun Ulupinar as Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Pasadena, CA, October 29, 2024. Pasadena Federal Credit Union proudly announces Ozgun Ulupinar as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $1 Million to SPCA Wake for State’s First Regional Campus for Pets & People

A $1 million challenge grant from SECU Foundation to SPCA of Wake County (SPCA Wake) will help the largest animal ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Extends Sponsorship for ‘Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged’ Podcast as Season 2 Wraps and Season 3 Recording Begins

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Welcomes Pete Paulson as Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer

Corporate Central is pleased to announce that Pete Paulson has joined the team as Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer (SVP/COO). ...
Lending

eDOC Expands eDOCSignature Footprint with 48 New Clients in 2024

eDOC is proud to announce the addition of 48 new clients to its eDOCSignature e-Sign platform in 2024. The surge ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 25, 2024

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

Unitus Community Credit Union Vice Chair Named Distinguished Director at MAXX Awards

Nicole Davison León recognized at annual awards ceremony for her leadership and commitment to community.
Strategic Partnerships

Teachers Federal Credit Union Partners With Filene Research Institute To Drive Digital Innovation And Member Growth

Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with more than $9.8 billion in assets and over 460,000 members ...
Marketing

Eltropy Earns Spot on Inc.’s Power Partner Awards List for Third Consecutive Year

Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), has been recognized in the prestigious Inc. Power Partner Awards, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union and DaLand CUSO Announce Live Townhall on Key Innovations in Credit Union Operations

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union and DaLand CUSO will host a live virtual townhall on November 12, 2024, at 10 ...
Other

NASCUS Welcomes New Board and Advisory Council Members, Reflects on Positive Momentum at 2024 Annual Meeting

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) announced the election and appointment of new officers and directors to ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

BCU PRESIDENT & CEO MIKE VALENTINE HONORED WITH 2025 HERB WEGNER MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT

BCU is proud to announce that President and CEO Mike Valentine has been honored with the 2025 Herb Wegner Memorial ...
Strategic Partnerships

Allegacy and Skyla Credit Unions Join United Members Title

Allegacy Federal Credit Union and Skyla Credit Union have joined United Members Title LLC., which offers affordable title insurance coverage ...
Making A Difference

Illinois Credit Union League Celebrates Record-Breaking CU Kind Day 2024

The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) is thrilled to announce another successful CU Kind Day®, its signature initiative dedicated to ...
Operations & HR

Webinar: Elevate Your Culture to Unlock High Performance with Team Engagement

Low employee engagement takes its toll on talent retention, productivity, workforce morale, customer service…and your bottom line. Join us Wednesday, ...
Marketing

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 ...
Making A Difference

SECU Members Benefit from Suncoast Credit Union Mobile ATM During Storm Recovery

Florida-based Suncoast Credit Union generously provided State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) with a mobile ATM to help support the financial ...
Personnel Promotions

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, ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Welcomes Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager

Corporate Central is excited to announce the addition of Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager. In this vital role, Menge ...
Making A Difference

Unitus Community Credit Union Awards Community Impact Grant to Economic Development Nonprofit

In partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Business Impact Northwest will receive $100,000 in grant funds
Charity Events

Redwood Credit Union Donates More than $56,000 to Local Nonprofits for International Credit Union Day

On October 17, Redwood Credit Union (RCU) joined credit unions around the world in celebrating International Credit Union (ICU) Day, ...
Making A Difference

Chartway Credit Union Recognized for Second Consecutive Year As One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in Hampton Roads

Chartway Credit Union has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 Hampton Roads by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads and Points ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Sacramento Republic FC and Sacramento County Office of Education Teachers of the Year and Classified School Employees of the Year Recognition Event

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, recently ...
Other

eDOC Expands Mobile RDC Client Base in 2024

eDOC is pleased to announce significant growth in its RDC solution utilization in 2024. This year, 20 new financial institutions ...
Marketing

Grant Donation on Behalf of TruPartner

TruPartner Credit Union is proud to announce City Gospel Mission as the recipient of a $5,000 Community Partnership Grant. This ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Holland

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Zulema Roa to Mortgage Advisor in Holland. Roa ...
Personnel Promotions

Chartway Credit Union Welcomes Desai Madrigal as New Associate Director on its Board of Directors

Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce a new appointment to its board of directors: Desai Madrigal as associate director. ...
Technology

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 ...
Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Promotes Marin Sawyer to VP of Deposit Operations

Coastal Credit Union has promoted Marin Sawyer to VP of Deposit Operations. In her role, Sawyer will develop and execute ...
Other

County Federal Becomes Mirastar Federal Credit Union

With a new brand, the same team, and commitment to service, Mirastar represents a bright new day for the credit ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – Pasadena Federal Credit Union Selects Ozgun Ulupinar as Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Pasadena, CA, October 29, 2024. Pasadena Federal Credit Union proudly announces Ozgun Ulupinar as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $1 Million to SPCA Wake for State’s First Regional Campus for Pets & People

A $1 million challenge grant from SECU Foundation to SPCA of Wake County (SPCA Wake) will help the largest animal ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Extends Sponsorship for ‘Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged’ Podcast as Season 2 Wraps and Season 3 Recording Begins

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Welcomes Pete Paulson as Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer

Corporate Central is pleased to announce that Pete Paulson has joined the team as Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer (SVP/COO). ...
Lending

eDOC Expands eDOCSignature Footprint with 48 New Clients in 2024

eDOC is proud to announce the addition of 48 new clients to its eDOCSignature e-Sign platform in 2024. The surge ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 25, 2024

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

Unitus Community Credit Union Vice Chair Named Distinguished Director at MAXX Awards

Nicole Davison León recognized at annual awards ceremony for her leadership and commitment to community.
Strategic Partnerships

Teachers Federal Credit Union Partners With Filene Research Institute To Drive Digital Innovation And Member Growth

Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with more than $9.8 billion in assets and over 460,000 members ...
Marketing

Eltropy Earns Spot on Inc.’s Power Partner Awards List for Third Consecutive Year

Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), has been recognized in the prestigious Inc. Power Partner Awards, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union and DaLand CUSO Announce Live Townhall on Key Innovations in Credit Union Operations

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union and DaLand CUSO will host a live virtual townhall on November 12, 2024, at 10 ...
Other

NASCUS Welcomes New Board and Advisory Council Members, Reflects on Positive Momentum at 2024 Annual Meeting

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) announced the election and appointment of new officers and directors to ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

BCU PRESIDENT & CEO MIKE VALENTINE HONORED WITH 2025 HERB WEGNER MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT

BCU is proud to announce that President and CEO Mike Valentine has been honored with the 2025 Herb Wegner Memorial ...
Strategic Partnerships

Allegacy and Skyla Credit Unions Join United Members Title

Allegacy Federal Credit Union and Skyla Credit Union have joined United Members Title LLC., which offers affordable title insurance coverage ...
Making A Difference

Illinois Credit Union League Celebrates Record-Breaking CU Kind Day 2024

The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) is thrilled to announce another successful CU Kind Day®, its signature initiative dedicated to ...
Operations & HR

Webinar: Elevate Your Culture to Unlock High Performance with Team Engagement

Low employee engagement takes its toll on talent retention, productivity, workforce morale, customer service…and your bottom line. Join us Wednesday, ...
Marketing

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 ...
Making A Difference

SECU Members Benefit from Suncoast Credit Union Mobile ATM During Storm Recovery

Florida-based Suncoast Credit Union generously provided State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) with a mobile ATM to help support the financial ...
Personnel Promotions

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, ...

ASA Live for Sharetec Credit Unions, Shaping the Future of Securely Connected Finance

ASA, a leader in securely connected finance, today announced that it is now seamlessly embedded into Sharetec’s On-the-Go mobile banking platform as a standard feature ...

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™ ...

EECU Partners with SLO County Office of Education to Honor Educators

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered with the San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Office of Education to celebrate the ...

Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations

Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced its one-year anniversary since launch, marking the milestone with 10 ...

Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets

Building on its record of growth, Corelation, Inc., welcomed 13 new credit union partners in the third quarter of 2025, ranging in assets from $110 ...

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025

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