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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Making A Difference

Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation awards $17,300 to area nonprofits

Sterling Heights, Mich., (Dec. 22, 2023) – Christian Financial’s Outreach & Impact Foundation closed the year out on a high ...
Strategic Partnerships

Oshkosh Community Credit Union Chooses Sharetec for Its Compatibility

Sharetec, one of the fastest-growing leaders in the core processing space, has announced its partnership with Oshkosh Community Credit Union ...
Personnel Promotions

Truliant Promotes Johnson to Chief Financial Officer

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (December 26, 2023) – Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it has promoted Linell Johnson to the ...
Making A Difference

Peach State FCU and Toys for Tots Unite in Holiday Spirit

Peach State Federal Credit Union’s annual toy drive in support of the Marine Toys for Tots program was a success! ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 29, 2023

Summary: Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s ...
Making A Difference

Redwood Credit Union Steps Up for Annual Secret Santa Program

When Sonoma County’s annual Secret Santa program fell short of its gift drive goals this year, Redwood Credit Union stepped ...
Personnel Promotions

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces New Vice President of Mortgage Operations

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that Jennifer Davis has ...
Making A Difference

GreenState is halfway to their $1 billion mortgage lending goal

GreenState Credit Union has surpassed $500 million in mortgage loans to BIPOC Iowans, thus making strides at closing the racial ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Merrill to Mortgage Advisor in the Greater ...
Other

Milestone: Corporate One Federal Credit Union Celebrates Connecting 18 Credit Unions to RTP Network, with Robust Growth Anticipated in 2024

Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that it connected 18 credit unions to the RTP network in 2023 via ...
Making A Difference

Day Air Credit Union Gives Back in Multiple Ways this Holiday Season

It’s that time of year again. Day Air Credit Union is excited to unveil the impact of this annual giving ...
Other

Kevin Chiappetta Graduates from Marquette University’s Executive MBA Program

Corporate Central is proud to share that Kevin Chiappetta, CFA, Senior Vice President Investment Services and President of QuantyPhi, has ...
Lending

Origence Partners with Tesla to Provide Attractive Monthly Payments and Affordable Credit Union Financing to Electric Vehicle Buyers Across the U.S.

Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., and Tesla, the largest EV manufacturer in the world, ...
Investments

Catalyst Corporate Announces PCC Redemption of 12.5%

Catalyst is the first corporate credit union to request and receive NCUA’s permission to return a portion of its perpetual ...
Other

Embracing Financial Futures: Corporate Central Participates in “Reality Check Day” Organized by Educators Credit Union

Five Corporate Central employees recently volunteered at “Reality Check Day,” a unique financial literacy program organized by Educators Credit Union. ...
Making A Difference

LGE Foundation donates $284,000 to local nonprofits

On Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $284,000 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit ...
Making A Difference

California Credit Unions Donate $331,000 to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital

Redwood Credit Union CEO Brett Martinez and Patelco Credit Union CEO Erin Mendez presented a $331,000 check to UCSF Benioff ...
Other

Members Drive Growth as Truliant Surpasses $5 Billion in Assets

Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it has surpassed $5 billion in assets. The milestone comes a year after ...
Making A Difference

United Federal Credit Union Employee Named Volunteer of the Year for Girls on the Run Sierras

United Federal Credit Union’s (United) Brandi Ward has been named ‘Volunteer of the Year’ by Girls on the Run Sierras.
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 15, 2023

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

Magnifi Financial and Eltropy Partner to Pioneer Industry-Defining Generative AI Solutions

Eltropy, the leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), and Magnifi Financial have partnered to introduce cutting-edge generative ...
Other

Thomas Named to American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions List

American Banker has recognized Truliant Federal Credit Union’s Chief Administrative Officer Sherri Thomas as one of its 2023 Most Powerful ...
Personnel Promotions

Humanidei Expands Recruiting Team With Industry Professionals Jaime Marks and Sonya Watkins

Ontario, CA – December 15, 2023 – Humanidei, a people operations firm founded to help credit unions build more inclusive ...
Making A Difference

Corporate Central Employees Make a Difference at Hope Center

Corporate Central demonstrated its commitment to community service and philanthropy last week as eight dedicated employees volunteered their time at ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation and North Carolina Coastal Federation Collaborate to Protect Coastal Communities

SECU Foundation and North Carolina Coastal Federation (NCCF) are teaming up to help protect and enhance five North Carolina coastal ...
Strategic Partnerships

Eltropy Collaborates with Jack Henry’s Banno Digital Banking Platform

Eltropy, a leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), announced today that Eltropy’s Digital Conversations Platform is now ...
Making A Difference

BECU’s 10th Annual People Helping People Awards Program Grants $525,000 to Member-Nominated Nonprofits

After receiving nearly 900 nominations, last night BECU honored nonprofit organizations and BECU members at its annual People Helping People ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Welcomes Danielle Carter as Risk & Compliance Coordinator

Corporate Central is pleased to announce and welcome Danielle Carter as a Risk & Compliance Coordinator. In this role, Carter ...
Personnel Promotions

BECU Announces Drew Wolff as Chief Financial Officer

BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has welcomed Drew Wolff as executive vice president and chief financial ...
Making A Difference

Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation to Award Over $287k in Scholarships and Educational Grants

The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation recently announced that its 2024 scholarship program is now open and accepting applications. The ...
Making A Difference

Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation awards $17,300 to area nonprofits

Sterling Heights, Mich., (Dec. 22, 2023) – Christian Financial’s Outreach & Impact Foundation closed the year out on a high ...
Strategic Partnerships

Oshkosh Community Credit Union Chooses Sharetec for Its Compatibility

Sharetec, one of the fastest-growing leaders in the core processing space, has announced its partnership with Oshkosh Community Credit Union ...
Personnel Promotions

Truliant Promotes Johnson to Chief Financial Officer

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (December 26, 2023) – Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it has promoted Linell Johnson to the ...
Making A Difference

Peach State FCU and Toys for Tots Unite in Holiday Spirit

Peach State Federal Credit Union’s annual toy drive in support of the Marine Toys for Tots program was a success! ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 29, 2023

Summary: Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s ...
Making A Difference

Redwood Credit Union Steps Up for Annual Secret Santa Program

When Sonoma County’s annual Secret Santa program fell short of its gift drive goals this year, Redwood Credit Union stepped ...
Personnel Promotions

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces New Vice President of Mortgage Operations

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that Jennifer Davis has ...
Making A Difference

GreenState is halfway to their $1 billion mortgage lending goal

GreenState Credit Union has surpassed $500 million in mortgage loans to BIPOC Iowans, thus making strides at closing the racial ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Merrill to Mortgage Advisor in the Greater ...
Other

Milestone: Corporate One Federal Credit Union Celebrates Connecting 18 Credit Unions to RTP Network, with Robust Growth Anticipated in 2024

Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that it connected 18 credit unions to the RTP network in 2023 via ...
Making A Difference

Day Air Credit Union Gives Back in Multiple Ways this Holiday Season

It’s that time of year again. Day Air Credit Union is excited to unveil the impact of this annual giving ...
Other

Kevin Chiappetta Graduates from Marquette University’s Executive MBA Program

Corporate Central is proud to share that Kevin Chiappetta, CFA, Senior Vice President Investment Services and President of QuantyPhi, has ...
Lending

Origence Partners with Tesla to Provide Attractive Monthly Payments and Affordable Credit Union Financing to Electric Vehicle Buyers Across the U.S.

Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., and Tesla, the largest EV manufacturer in the world, ...
Investments

Catalyst Corporate Announces PCC Redemption of 12.5%

Catalyst is the first corporate credit union to request and receive NCUA’s permission to return a portion of its perpetual ...
Other

Embracing Financial Futures: Corporate Central Participates in “Reality Check Day” Organized by Educators Credit Union

Five Corporate Central employees recently volunteered at “Reality Check Day,” a unique financial literacy program organized by Educators Credit Union. ...
Making A Difference

LGE Foundation donates $284,000 to local nonprofits

On Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $284,000 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit ...
Making A Difference

California Credit Unions Donate $331,000 to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital

Redwood Credit Union CEO Brett Martinez and Patelco Credit Union CEO Erin Mendez presented a $331,000 check to UCSF Benioff ...
Other

Members Drive Growth as Truliant Surpasses $5 Billion in Assets

Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it has surpassed $5 billion in assets. The milestone comes a year after ...
Making A Difference

United Federal Credit Union Employee Named Volunteer of the Year for Girls on the Run Sierras

United Federal Credit Union’s (United) Brandi Ward has been named ‘Volunteer of the Year’ by Girls on the Run Sierras.
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 15, 2023

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

Magnifi Financial and Eltropy Partner to Pioneer Industry-Defining Generative AI Solutions

Eltropy, the leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), and Magnifi Financial have partnered to introduce cutting-edge generative ...
Other

Thomas Named to American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions List

American Banker has recognized Truliant Federal Credit Union’s Chief Administrative Officer Sherri Thomas as one of its 2023 Most Powerful ...
Personnel Promotions

Humanidei Expands Recruiting Team With Industry Professionals Jaime Marks and Sonya Watkins

Ontario, CA – December 15, 2023 – Humanidei, a people operations firm founded to help credit unions build more inclusive ...
Making A Difference

Corporate Central Employees Make a Difference at Hope Center

Corporate Central demonstrated its commitment to community service and philanthropy last week as eight dedicated employees volunteered their time at ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation and North Carolina Coastal Federation Collaborate to Protect Coastal Communities

SECU Foundation and North Carolina Coastal Federation (NCCF) are teaming up to help protect and enhance five North Carolina coastal ...
Strategic Partnerships

Eltropy Collaborates with Jack Henry’s Banno Digital Banking Platform

Eltropy, a leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), announced today that Eltropy’s Digital Conversations Platform is now ...
Making A Difference

BECU’s 10th Annual People Helping People Awards Program Grants $525,000 to Member-Nominated Nonprofits

After receiving nearly 900 nominations, last night BECU honored nonprofit organizations and BECU members at its annual People Helping People ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Welcomes Danielle Carter as Risk & Compliance Coordinator

Corporate Central is pleased to announce and welcome Danielle Carter as a Risk & Compliance Coordinator. In this role, Carter ...
Personnel Promotions

BECU Announces Drew Wolff as Chief Financial Officer

BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has welcomed Drew Wolff as executive vice president and chief financial ...
Making A Difference

Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation to Award Over $287k in Scholarships and Educational Grants

The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation recently announced that its 2024 scholarship program is now open and accepting applications. The ...

Financial Advantages Growing in Southeast Wisconsin – Advia Credit Union Adds New Locations in West Allis and Pewaukee

Kalamazoo, MI – Advia Credit Union continues to grow and live its mission of providing financial advantages with the recent merger with AppleTree Credit Union ...

SHAZAM CREATOR CHRIS BARTON TO HEADLINE LENDING TECH LIVE ’25 WITH KEYNOTE ON INNOVATION AND IMAGINATION

Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announced founder and creator of Shazam, Chris Barton, as a keynote speaker for its Lending Tech Live ...

Farewell, Tax Exemption? Executive Compensation in Credit Unions May Face Major Changes

Regardless of whether the tax exemption ultimately remains, proactive measures today will safeguardyour credit union’s competitive positioning and mission integrity. We believe there are seven ...

Gregory Johnson Named Chairman of Truliant Board of Directors

The Truliant Federal Credit Union Board of Directors has elected Gregory T. Johnson as its new chairman for the 2025-26 term.

LendKey and Member Student Lending Announce Third Annual $20,000 Scholarship Program

LendKey, the pioneer of digital network lending, and Member Student Lending, a leading network of credit unions offering private student loan and student loan refinance ...

SchoolsFirst FCU Sponsors Awards Gala for Santa Maria-Bonita School District

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced its sponsorship of the ...
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