Industry Press
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UMassFive Announces New Cash Management Specialist By UMassFive College Federal Credit Union
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UMassFive is excited to announce Shelby Downey in her role as Cash Management Specialist, as part of the Credit Union’s growing Commercial Services team.
LGE Foundation donates $303,317 to local nonprofits; surpasses $2 million giving milestone By LGE Community Credit Union
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On Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $303,317 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit Union’s annual Christmas breakfast, which was hosted at NorthStar Church in Kennesaw. With these donations, the LGE Foundation surpassed the $2 million overall giving milestone since its inception in 2009.
Karl Johnson appointed as COO of eDOC Innovations By eDOC Innovations
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Karl Johnson, formerly eDOC VP of Client Operations and Quality Control is appointed Chief Operating Officer at eDOC Innovation, a CUSO based in Middlebury, Vermont. Karl joined eDOC over 20 years ago as an Implementation Specialist and progressed through multiple roles in the CUSO. Along with his extensive knowledge and years of experience, Karl holds
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,000 to George Washington High School By Indiana Members Credit Union
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Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,000 to George Washington High School as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.
Unitus Community Credit Union Offers Free Tax Preparation to Qualified Individuals By Unitus Community Credit Union
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Unitus Community Credit Union is once again partnering with the Internal Revenue Service and Metropolitan Family Services (MFS)-CASH Oregon to provide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to the community.
Metro Credit Union Partners with Student Choice to Make Higher Education More Attainable for Members By CU Student Choice
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Credit Union Student Choice announced that it has partnered with Metro Credit Union , the largest state-chartered credit union in Massachusetts. Metro will offer Student Choice’s flagship private education line of credit for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a student loan refinance option.
PSCU Announces Keynote Speakers and DEI Panel for Member Forum 2023 By Velera
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PSCU has announced an impressive lineup of speakers for Member Forum 2023, which will be held April 3-5 in sunny Tampa Bay – home of PSCU’s headquarters.
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Promotes Atif Naeem to Assistant Vice President in IT By Greater Texas Federal Credit Union
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Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has promoted Atif Naeem to Assistant Vice President of IT Infrastructure after serving as director of IT support for the past year. In his new role he is responsible for managing and modernizing all of the credit union’s technology infrastructure.
Brittany Poe Earns BSACS Designation By Corporate Central Credit Union
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Corporate Central is proud to announce that Brittany Poe, BSACS, Risk & Compliance Coordinator, has earned her Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS) designation.
How Can Your Financial Institution Help Its Consumers Prepare for Recession Predictions in the New Year? By TriVerity & The Loan Service Center
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We enter the new year with an inflated economy and predictions of a recession. As a result of the economy in 2022, interest rates, debt in all loan types and the general cost of living have all increased dramatically. According to the Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit from the New York Fed’s Center
NEW ENGLAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (NEFCU) Awards Vermont National Guard Scholarships By New England Federal Credit Union
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New England Federal Credit Union recently announced the winners of its Vermont National Guard Scholarships
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,500 to Carmel High School By Indiana Members Credit Union
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Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,500 to Carmel High School Athletics as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.
CSCU Prepares for the Looming Recession by Harnessing Eltropy’s Digital Communications Platform By Eltropy
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Economic factors are pushing credit unions like CSCU to Texting and Video banking – saving call center expenses as much as 64 percent in a recession year.
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Distributes $70,000 to Charities throughout the Region By United States Senate Federal Credit Union
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As community nonprofits continue to confront a surging demand for services, U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) of Alexandria, Virginia, announces seven nonprofits have received a combined total of $70,000 in donations. The funds will help further the tremendous impact these organizations have both in the metropolitan Washington region and nationwide.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 13, 2023 By The Baker Group, LP
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Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Joshua Jones appointed as CTO of eDOC Innovations By eDOC Innovations
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Josh Jones, formerly eDOC VP of R&D and lead architect of eDOCSignature and Corporate eSign appointed CTO at eDOC Innovation, a CUSO based in Middlebury, Vermont. Josh holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Science and Systems Integration at Weber State University and will lead in eDOC’s plan of migrating technology stack over the
Joshua Jones appointed as CTO of eDOC Innovations By eDOC Innovations
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Josh Jones, formerly eDOC VP of R&D and lead architect of eDOCSignature and Corporate eSign appointed CTO at eDOC Innovation, a CUSO based in Middlebury, Vermont. Josh holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Science and Systems Integration at Weber State University and will lead in eDOC’s plan of migrating technology stack over the
Cline Named Vice President of Member Success and Loyalty at Truliant By Truliant Federal Credit Union
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Truliant Federal Credit Union announced that it has promoted Jeremy Cline to the role of vice president of member success and loyalty.
CommunityAmerica CU Announces Profit Payout for 2022 By CommunityAmerica Credit Union
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CommunityAmerica Credit Union announces they’ll give $9.5 million to their members through their annual Profit Payout Program.
C-SUITE AND OTHER LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT BACK-OFFICE CUSO AUX By Aux
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Gaye DeCesare, Aux VP Compliance, has been appointed Chief Compliance Officer and Alan Bergstrom, Aux VP Marketing & Business Development, has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer, both effective January 1, 2023. Additionally, Holla Walker will become Aux CFO when Diane Parham becomes CEO on April 1, 2023.
Abound’s $25,000 College Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications By Callahan & Associates, Inc.
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As part of its ongoing commitment to community, Abound Credit Union will award a total of $25,000 in college scholarships to 10 hardworking high school seniors in the Class of 2023.
FirstLight Names Margie Salazar Chief Executive Officer By Callahan & Associates, Inc.
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FirstLight Federal Credit Union ($1.5B, El Paso, TX) has selected Margie Salazar to serve as chief executive officer (CEO). Salazar previously served as chief financial officer of FirstLight Federal Credit Union and will succeed long-time CEO Karl Murphy on February 1, 2023. She was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known leadership development firm. “Working with
Joan Opp Elected New Board Chairperson of Co-op Solutions By CO-OP/PSCU
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Joan Opp, President/CEO of Stanford Federal Credit Union, has been elected Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Co-op Solutions, taking office on January 1 and succeeding Benson Porter, who retired last month.
TopLine Honored in Four Marketing Categories by the Minnesota Credit Union Network By TopLine Financial Credit Union
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TopLine Financial Credit Union was honored with four marketing awards from the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN). The Minnesota Credit Union Network Marketing Awards acknowledges the outstanding programs credit unions have created to grow brand awareness and market to members.
Coastal Credit Union Hires Odene James Vice President of Risk Management By Coastal Federal Credit Union
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Coastal has hired Odene James as its new Vice President of Risk Management, effective Jan. 9. With more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, her expertise spans both the private and public sectors where she has served in various roles at several financial institutions.
Corporate Central Promotes Will Valadez to Human Resources Business Partner By Corporate Central Credit Union
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Corporate Central is proud to announce that Will Valadez has been promoted to Human Resources Business Partner. In this role, Valadez will partner with business leaders to strengthen company culture and the employee work experience through effective strategic planning and competitive business strategy.
Gateway Services Group Launched Well-Time Advisory Service
Gateway Services Group LLC, (gsgllc.com) has launched a new consulting division headed by Judy Sandberg, EVP. Focused on designing and implementing new asset growth strategies, GSG Consulting Solutions will design collaborative growth initiatives for credit unions and CUSOs facing significant challenges with historic low liquidity and high interest rates.
Become an Employer of Choice: Participate in CUES Surveys, Benefit from the Results By CUES
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CUES® is asking credit unions across the United States to participate in two important industry surveys: CUES Executive Compensation Survey and CUES Employee Salary Survey. Both are open for participation now through March 31.
Jessica Smith Joins Redwood Credit Union as Vice President of Business Account Services By Redwood Credit Union
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Redwood Credit Union has hired Jessica Smith as vice president of business account services.
Frederick Blask Earns NCBSO Designation By Corporate Central Credit Union
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Corporate Central is proud to announce that Frederick L. Blask, NCBSO, NCRM, Vice President Governance Risk & Compliance, has earned the prestigious designation of NAFCU Certified Bank Secrecy Officer (NCBSO).
UMassFive Announces New Cash Management Specialist
Yolo Federal Credit Union Receives Approval for Charter Expansion
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,000 to George Washington High School
Karl Johnson appointed as COO of eDOC Innovations
How Can Your Financial Institution Help Its Consumers Prepare for Recession Predictions in the New Year?
Brittany Poe Earns BSACS Designation
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Promotes Atif Naeem to Assistant Vice President in IT
PSCU Announces Keynote Speakers and DEI Panel for Member Forum 2023
Metro Credit Union Partners with Student Choice to Make Higher Education More Attainable for Members
Unitus Community Credit Union Offers Free Tax Preparation to Qualified Individuals
NEW ENGLAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (NEFCU) Awards Vermont National Guard Scholarships
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 13, 2023
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Distributes $70,000 to Charities throughout the Region
CSCU Prepares for the Looming Recession by Harnessing Eltropy’s Digital Communications Platform
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,500 to Carmel High School
Cline Named Vice President of Member Success and Loyalty at Truliant
Joshua Jones appointed as CTO of eDOC Innovations
Joshua Jones appointed as CTO of eDOC Innovations
Corporate Central Promotes Will Valadez to Human Resources Business Partner
Coastal Credit Union Hires Odene James Vice President of Risk Management
TopLine Honored in Four Marketing Categories by the Minnesota Credit Union Network
Joan Opp Elected New Board Chairperson of Co-op Solutions
FirstLight Names Margie Salazar Chief Executive Officer
Abound’s $25,000 College Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications
C-SUITE AND OTHER LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT BACK-OFFICE CUSO AUX
CommunityAmerica CU Announces Profit Payout for 2022
Gateway Services Group Launched Well-Time Advisory Service
CommonWealth Central Credit Union Welcomes New Chief Lending Officer Sundeep Jain
United Federal Credit Union’s ‘Pay It Forward’ Program Donates More Than $20,900
Frederick Blask Earns NCBSO Designation
UMassFive Announces New Cash Management Specialist
Yolo Federal Credit Union Receives Approval for Charter Expansion
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,000 to George Washington High School
Karl Johnson appointed as COO of eDOC Innovations
How Can Your Financial Institution Help Its Consumers Prepare for Recession Predictions in the New Year?
Brittany Poe Earns BSACS Designation
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Promotes Atif Naeem to Assistant Vice President in IT
PSCU Announces Keynote Speakers and DEI Panel for Member Forum 2023
Metro Credit Union Partners with Student Choice to Make Higher Education More Attainable for Members
Unitus Community Credit Union Offers Free Tax Preparation to Qualified Individuals
NEW ENGLAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (NEFCU) Awards Vermont National Guard Scholarships
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 13, 2023
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Distributes $70,000 to Charities throughout the Region
CSCU Prepares for the Looming Recession by Harnessing Eltropy’s Digital Communications Platform
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,500 to Carmel High School
Cline Named Vice President of Member Success and Loyalty at Truliant
Joshua Jones appointed as CTO of eDOC Innovations
Joshua Jones appointed as CTO of eDOC Innovations
Corporate Central Promotes Will Valadez to Human Resources Business Partner
Coastal Credit Union Hires Odene James Vice President of Risk Management
TopLine Honored in Four Marketing Categories by the Minnesota Credit Union Network
Joan Opp Elected New Board Chairperson of Co-op Solutions
FirstLight Names Margie Salazar Chief Executive Officer
Abound’s $25,000 College Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications
C-SUITE AND OTHER LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT BACK-OFFICE CUSO AUX
CommunityAmerica CU Announces Profit Payout for 2022
Gateway Services Group Launched Well-Time Advisory Service
CommonWealth Central Credit Union Welcomes New Chief Lending Officer Sundeep Jain
United Federal Credit Union’s ‘Pay It Forward’ Program Donates More Than $20,900
Frederick Blask Earns NCBSO Designation
REGIONAL federal credit union Partners with Sharetec to Elevate Its Operations & Member Experience
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TopLine Financial Credit Union Members And Employees Donate Bedding Items
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GTE Financial Makes Students’ Dreams A Reality One Putt At A Time At 11th Annual Student Scholarship Scramble
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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Cal Poly Pomona Partners in Education (PIE) Fellowship Awards
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CreditUnions.com Announces 2024 Innovation Series Winners
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United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) Hosts African Confederation of Cooperative Savings & Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) for Strategic Roundtable Discussion
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