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.
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 Awards. For the first time in three years, the celebration was held in-person and recognized the positive impact of more than 30 nonprofits in BECU’s service areas.
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 will coordinate third party risk management and compliance activities across the credit union’s employees and lines of business. Please see the full press release and graphic attached.
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 officer (CFO). In his role, Wolff is responsible for ensuring all aspects of BECU’s financial strategy, management and performance support the credit union’s near- and long-term strategic objectives.
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 Foundation’s annual scholarship program awards graduating high school seniors and professionals seeking career advancement financial assistance to help offset the costs of continuing education. This year, the C.A.R.E.S. Foundation will be awarding over $287,000 in
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Kyle Rogers to Business Loan Officer in Indiana
United Federal Credit Union has promoted Kyle Rogers to Business Loan Officer in Indiana. Rogers will be based at United’s branch at 4840 N. Main St. in Mishawaka.
Malisha Yang Transitions from Member Services Specialist to Key Role as Compliance Analyst at Corporate Central
Corporate Central is pleased to announce that Malisha Yang, CCUFC, has accepted a new position within the organization as a Compliance Analyst. Please see the full press release and graphic attached.
CUES Directors Conference Attendees Rally for Wildfire Relief in Maui
Maui, HI—CUES Directors Conference 2023 attendees united under the “Spirit of Giving” in Maui this week, driven by a shared mission to help those affected by the devastating wildfires that ravaged the island last August.
Charting a Course for Excellence: CUES Announces Board Officers
CUES is pleased to announce the appointment of new board officers. This dynamic roster of visionary leaders will play a crucial role in ensuring CUES continues its growth and success, operating in the best interest of its members and the movement.
GTE Financial Promotes Nydia Hall To Assistant Vice President of Member Resolution
GTE Financial continues to promote from within by appointing Nydia Hall to Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Member Resolution. Previously Senior Manager of the Member Resolution Department, Hall has significantly contributed to the organization’s success, leading to her promotion.
Navy Federal Credit Union Partners With Alacriti
Navy Federal Credit Union, the world’s largest credit union, with $166 billion in assets and more than 13,000,000 members, has partnered with Alacriti, an innovator in cloud-based payments and money movement services, as the platform provider for Navy Federal to enable real-time payments over The Clearing House’s (TCH) RTP® network.
GTE Financial Earns Gold By American Heart Association For Building Culture of Health and Well-Being
The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, has awarded GTE Financial a national Gold-level recognition for its commitment to employee health and well-being as measured in the Association’s 2023 Workforce Well-being Scorecard™.
United Federal Credit Union Names Andrea Moreaux Branch Manager in Niles
United Federal Credit Union (United) has named Andrea Moreaux as Branch Manager at its branch at 2100 St. 11th Street in Niles.
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.
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes New VP of Mortgage Lending
Redwood Credit Union has hired Kimberly Waite as vice president of mortgage lending.
Member Home Loan Welcomes Las Colinas FCU
Houston, TX | December 4, 2023. Member Home Loan® (MHL) is pleased to announce its newest addition to the family of valued credit union clients, Las Colinas FCU. This partnership marks an exciting development, further expanding MHL’s presence in the Dallas, TX market and reinforcing its regional offering of mortgage lending services to credit unions.
UMassFive Hosting Winter Coat and Cold-Weather Clothing Drive
UMassFive is running a winter coat and cold-weather clothing drive in its Hadley, Northampton, UMass Amherst, and Springfield branches throughout December.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,500 to Carmel High School
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.
Largest Credit Union in Hawaii Renews Partnership with CUSO Financial Services
$2.3 Billion Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union renews partnership with CUSO Financial Services (CFS) and cites CFS’ investment program experience, technology and service for the decision.
Day Air Credit Union Partners with the City of Kettering to Provide Nearly $1,000,000 in Grant Funds to Kettering Residents for Home Improvement and Down Payment Assistance
Day Air Credit Union is proud to share that in partnership with the City of Kettering, they provided nearly $1,000,000 in grant funds to Kettering residents. The grant funds supported a First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program and a Home Improvement Assistance Program which offered low-interest, forgivable loans to help offset down payment and renovation costs for
CU Student Choice Feeds Credit Union Marketing Efforts
After this past summer’s busy student lending season, CU Student Choice rewarded three of its credit union partners with food truck meals for their employees. The recipients were Together Credit Union (St. Louis, MO); COPFCU (Cincinnati, Ohio); and The Summit Federal Credit Union (Rochester, NY).
Cultivating Financial Acumen – New Emerging Talent Course
c. myers corporation is proud to announce its upcoming event, Cultivating Financial Acumen, scheduled to take place in March 2024. If you are not available to attend in March, there is another event in August. This highly anticipated event is designed to empower the finance industry’s emerging talent with the essential knowledge and skills required
Cultivating Leadership Presence – New Emerging Talent Course
The highly anticipated Cultivating Leadership Presence event, hosted by c. myers corporation, is set to take place in June 2024. This event happens twice a year, if you are not available to attend in June, there is another event in October. This is for the finance industry’s emerging talent professionals looking to enhance their leadership
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 01, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
BECU Announces Beth Hale as Chief Consumer and Business Solutions Officer
BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has welcomed Beth Hale as executive vice president and chief consumer and business solutions officer. In her role, Hale will lead the teams accountable for creating and managing products and services across all BECU lines of business.
Navy Federal Credit Union Renews Partnership with CUSO Financial Services
Largest U.S. credit union signs multi-year agreement with CUSO Financial Services, a financial institution-focused wealth management solutions provider.
TopLine Financial Credit Union Receives National Recognition For Adult Financial Education Efforts
TopLine Financial Credit Union was one of two Minnesota credit unions to receive national recognition for taking home a 2023 Desjardins Financial Education Award. The award, sponsored by the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), recognizes credit unions for superior adult financial education programs benefitting the credit union’s members
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Kimberly Triana Branch Manager in Hendersonville
United Federal Credit Union (United) has promoted Kimberly Triana as Branch Manager at its branch at 203 Greenville Hwy in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Co-op Solutions Adds Plinqit to Strategic Provider Program
Co-op Solutions is partnering with fintech company Plinqit to help credit unions earn deposits while members increase their savings.
Elan Credit Card Partners with VolCorp to Provide Credit Cards to Credit Unions
A new partnership between Elan Credit Card and VolCorp will provide credit unions with an agent credit card program that delivers a suite of industry-leading credit card products, rewards, and customer service to their members.
UMassFive Employees Raise Over $18,000 for Local Non-Profits
Hadley, MA – UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) is proud to announce that its employees have raised over $18,000 for two local non-profits during the fall of 2023. $13,677 was raised in support of the UMass Cancer Center via participation in the UMass Cancer Walk and Run, and $4,800 was raised for the Food
BECU’s 10th Annual People Helping People Awards Program Grants $525,000 to Member-Nominated Nonprofits
Corporate Central Welcomes Danielle Carter as Risk & Compliance Coordinator
BECU Announces Drew Wolff as Chief Financial Officer
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation to Award Over $287k in Scholarships and Educational Grants
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Kyle Rogers to Business Loan Officer in Indiana
Malisha Yang Transitions from Member Services Specialist to Key Role as Compliance Analyst at Corporate Central
CUES Directors Conference Attendees Rally for Wildfire Relief in Maui
Charting a Course for Excellence: CUES Announces Board Officers
GTE Financial Promotes Nydia Hall To Assistant Vice President of Member Resolution
Navy Federal Credit Union Partners With Alacriti
GTE Financial Earns Gold By American Heart Association For Building Culture of Health and Well-Being
United Federal Credit Union Names Andrea Moreaux Branch Manager in Niles
Southeastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes New VP of Mortgage Lending
Member Home Loan Welcomes Las Colinas FCU
UMassFive Hosting Winter Coat and Cold-Weather Clothing Drive
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,500 to Carmel High School
Largest Credit Union in Hawaii Renews Partnership with CUSO Financial Services
Day Air Credit Union Partners with the City of Kettering to Provide Nearly $1,000,000 in Grant Funds to Kettering Residents for Home Improvement and Down Payment Assistance
CU Student Choice Feeds Credit Union Marketing Efforts
Cultivating Financial Acumen – New Emerging Talent Course
Cultivating Leadership Presence – New Emerging Talent Course
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 01, 2023
BECU Announces Beth Hale as Chief Consumer and Business Solutions Officer
Navy Federal Credit Union Renews Partnership with CUSO Financial Services
TopLine Financial Credit Union Receives National Recognition For Adult Financial Education Efforts
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Kimberly Triana Branch Manager in Hendersonville
Co-op Solutions Adds Plinqit to Strategic Provider Program
Elan Credit Card Partners with VolCorp to Provide Credit Cards to Credit Unions
UMassFive Employees Raise Over $18,000 for Local Non-Profits
BECU’s 10th Annual People Helping People Awards Program Grants $525,000 to Member-Nominated Nonprofits
Corporate Central Welcomes Danielle Carter as Risk & Compliance Coordinator
BECU Announces Drew Wolff as Chief Financial Officer
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation to Award Over $287k in Scholarships and Educational Grants
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Kyle Rogers to Business Loan Officer in Indiana
Malisha Yang Transitions from Member Services Specialist to Key Role as Compliance Analyst at Corporate Central
CUES Directors Conference Attendees Rally for Wildfire Relief in Maui
Charting a Course for Excellence: CUES Announces Board Officers
GTE Financial Promotes Nydia Hall To Assistant Vice President of Member Resolution
Navy Federal Credit Union Partners With Alacriti
GTE Financial Earns Gold By American Heart Association For Building Culture of Health and Well-Being
United Federal Credit Union Names Andrea Moreaux Branch Manager in Niles
Southeastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes New VP of Mortgage Lending
Member Home Loan Welcomes Las Colinas FCU
UMassFive Hosting Winter Coat and Cold-Weather Clothing Drive
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,500 to Carmel High School
Largest Credit Union in Hawaii Renews Partnership with CUSO Financial Services
Day Air Credit Union Partners with the City of Kettering to Provide Nearly $1,000,000 in Grant Funds to Kettering Residents for Home Improvement and Down Payment Assistance
CU Student Choice Feeds Credit Union Marketing Efforts
Cultivating Financial Acumen – New Emerging Talent Course
Cultivating Leadership Presence – New Emerging Talent Course
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 01, 2023
BECU Announces Beth Hale as Chief Consumer and Business Solutions Officer
Navy Federal Credit Union Renews Partnership with CUSO Financial Services
TopLine Financial Credit Union Receives National Recognition For Adult Financial Education Efforts
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Kimberly Triana Branch Manager in Hendersonville
Co-op Solutions Adds Plinqit to Strategic Provider Program
Elan Credit Card Partners with VolCorp to Provide Credit Cards to Credit Unions
UMassFive Employees Raise Over $18,000 for Local Non-Profits
SECU Foundation Awards Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley with $600,000 Grant for New Medical Facility
Valley First Credit Union Announces Board Re-Elections and New Appointments at Annual Meeting
LAFCU’s Kelli Ellsworth Etchison Honored With Lansing Community College Distinguished Alumni Award
Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors
TriUnity Foundation Announces Board Elections and Strategic Focus for 2025-2026
Revolutionizing Payoffs- No More Paper Checks!
