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CREDIT UNIONS KIDS AT HEART® Prepares for the 2025 Boston Marathon

Burlington, Massachusetts, November 25, 2024: For the 26th consecutive year, dozens of credit unions from throughout the Northeast will collaborate to sponsor a team of credit union runners in the most challenging and prestigious road race in the world, the Boston Marathon. The 2025 CU Kids at Heart Team consists of eight runners and their

Navatros Executive Shares Practical Roadmap for Credit Union AI Adoption

As credit unions navigate artificial intelligence adoption, Navatros Senior Business Solutions Manager Jose Ortiz provides a measured approach to implementation. In a detailed discussion with Eltropy, Ortiz outlined how credit unions can use AI effectively while addressing key implementation challenges. “Everyone wants everything at speed and AI can provide that,” said Ortiz. “Credit unions have

Truliant Insurance Adds to Strategic Growth Through S.C. Acquisition

Truliant Federal Credit Union, through its wholly owned subsidiary Truliant Insurance, has completed a new insurance agency purchase as the credit union expands its insurance resources to provide more value to clients. The acquisition of Atkins & Associates Insurance Agency, a long-established firm based in Greenville, S.C., complements Truliant Insurance’s capabilities in the Upstate markets

Chartway Credit Union Receives Inaugural La Alianza Award from Washington Area Chamber of Commerce

Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce its recognition by the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of the inaugural La Alianza Award at the chambers’ 4th annual Rock and Roll Installation Gala and Community Hall of Fame Awards in Washington, Utah. This award highlights Chartway’s commitment to supporting diverse business communities and

Advia Credit Union Welcomes Tony Wright as Chief Financial Officer

Advia Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Wright as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 25, 2024. With more than 20 years of finance and audit experience, including 11 years previously spent with Advia, Wright brings a wealth of expertise and a strong familiarity of the organization.

Coastal Credit Union Hires Two New Mortgage Vice Presidents

Coastal Credit Union has hired Stacey Daniels as its new VP, Mortgage Operations and Kevin Holton as VP, Mortgage Sales. Daniels will lead the strategic development and execution of Coastal’s mortgage operations, focusing on enhancing operational workflows, improving system efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. She will work closely with the mortgage sales and

LAFCU Honored With Delta Township Community Impact–Legacy Award

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has been presented with the prestigious Community Impact–Legacy Award from Delta Township, an honor recognizing the organization’s dedication to enriching the community in which it has been headquartered since 1971.

TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCES BEN ALESSI AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FURTHER STRENGTHENING THE CREDIT UNION’S LEADERSHIP TEAM

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (Date) – Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with over $9.8 billion in assets and more than 460,000 members nationwide, is proud to announce the promotion of Ben Alessi to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Eltropy CEO Discusses AI’s Impact on Credit Union Member Engagement with CUbroadcast

Eltropy Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg recently shared insights on artificial intelligence and digital communications in credit unions during a CUbrodcast Lounge session. During his conversation with host Mike Lawson, Garg explored how the integration of AI with digital communications is transforming member interactions across engagement, collections, and lending services.

LAFCU Named One of the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2024

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that it has been named one of the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2024 by American Banker. This is the second time LAFCU has received this prestigious recognition, which highlights credit unions that excel in workplace culture, employee satisfaction, and overall business influence.

Alogent Launches Alogent Shield: Advanced Check Fraud Mitigation Suite of Capabilities Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Reduce Losses Across All Deposit Channels

Alogent launched Alogent Shield, an advanced set of comprehensive features designed to tackle the rising threat of check fraud across all deposit channels. With two distinct offerings that seamlessly integrate into Alogent’s item processing suite of solutions, Alogent Shield and the enhanced Alogent Shield+, financial institutions can now leverage AI, machine learning, and computer vision

Eltropy CEO to Address Branch Banking Innovation at Future Branches 2024

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversions platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced that Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg will deliver a keynote address at Future Branches 2024, retail banking’s premier conference for branch innovation, December 4-6 in Austin, Texas.

TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $3 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Help Military Heroes, Veterans and Children in Need

Dogs are known for their ability to provide emotional support, reduce stress, encourage physical activity, and foster social connections, which makes them invaluable in helping disabled Veterans through programs like Hero Dogs. Located in Brookeville, Maryland, Hero Dogs trains and provides service companion dogs for active military, Veterans, and first responders in the Washington, D.C.

Coastal Credit Union School Supply Drive Benefits 29 Local Schools

Coastal Credit Union recently delivered nearly 11,000 school supplies to 29 Elementary schools throughout the counties that the credit union serves. Supplies were delivered during the first two weeks of November, and each school received a box with more than 375 items. Supplies were collected at Coastal branches and headquarters during the credit union’s Back-to-School

United Federal Credit Union Hires Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Lending and Deposit Growth

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Johnson as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Johnson will join United’s Strategic Leadership Team and will oversee all aspects of the Commercial business line, including Commercial Operations, Commercial Sales, and Small Business Association (SBA) lending.

Autotruck Financial Credit Union Chooses Sharetec for Shared Values and Digital Innovation

Sharetec, a leading provider of core software and digital innovations, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Kentucky-based credit union, Autotruck Financial Credit Union (CU). The two organizations’ shared values and strong drive to serve members significantly inspired this new partnership.

Landings Credit Union Secures $81,000 Ahead Grant to Support Tempe Community Action Agency’s (TCAA) Economic Empowerment Programs

CONTACT: Cecilia Ashe, Chief Operations Officer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHONE: (480) 967-9475 EMAIL: cashe@landingscu.org WEBSITE: https://www.landingscu.org LANDINGS CREDIT UNION SECURES $81,000 AHEAD GRANT TO SUPPORT TEMPE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY’S (TCAA) ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS TEMPE, AZ – November 2024 – Landings Credit Union is proud to announce that in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank

SECU’s Leigh Brady Named to 2024 Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions List by American Banker

American Banker has named State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) President and CEO Leigh Brady as one of the “Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions” for the second consecutive year. She sits atop the 2024 list. Issued annually, it recognizes women who are addressing the problems and opportunities that their organizations and members face while serving

GreenState appoints new Chief Risk Officer, Ryan Gage

GreenState Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Gage as its new Chief Risk Officer. Gage comes with nearly three decades of financial services experience with most of his time at U.S. Bank where he managed Strategic and Reputation Risk for the organization. Most recently, Gage was the Chief Risk Officer at

Chartway Credit Union Expands with New Branches, Products, & Services

Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce several initiatives that expand its footprint and enhance service offerings, reflecting its commitment to being a full-service credit union meeting the diverse needs of members. With recent growth pushing Chartway to nearly $3 billion in assets and a membership of more than 250,000 member-owners, the credit union continues

United Federal Credit Union Promotes Two to Branch Manager Positions in Indiana

United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Crystal Hudson and Shannon Schock have been promoted to Branch Manager positions in Indiana. As Branch Managers, Hudson and Schock will be responsible for maintaining the performance of their branches and providing leadership and supervision to their staff.

GTE Financial Elevates Leadership: Manny Aguilar and Dona Svehla Promoted to Key Executive Roles

GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two distinguished leaders within the organization. Manny Aguilar has been elevated to Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer (CXO), while Dona Svehla ascends to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating and Lending Officer. Their exceptional contributions have been vital in driving GTE Financial’s success and reflect

United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Cooper to Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek. Cooper is based at United’s Battle Creek branch located inside The Milton at 25 W. Michigan Ave. in Battle Creek.

Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 29, 2024

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

Redwood Credit Union Community Fund Provides $41,000 in Support for Lake County Fire Victims

The Redwood Credit Union Community Fund (RCUCF) recently disbursed $41,000 to those who lost their primary residence in the Boyles ...
Making A Difference

CREDIT UNIONS KIDS AT HEART® Prepares for the 2025 Boston Marathon

Burlington, Massachusetts, November 25, 2024: For the 26th consecutive year, dozens of credit unions from throughout the Northeast will collaborate ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Navatros Executive Shares Practical Roadmap for Credit Union AI Adoption

As credit unions navigate artificial intelligence adoption, Navatros Senior Business Solutions Manager Jose Ortiz provides a measured approach to implementation. ...
New Product Releases

Truliant Insurance Adds to Strategic Growth Through S.C. Acquisition

Truliant Federal Credit Union, through its wholly owned subsidiary Truliant Insurance, has completed a new insurance agency purchase as the ...
Making A Difference

Chartway Credit Union Receives Inaugural La Alianza Award from Washington Area Chamber of Commerce

Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce its recognition by the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of ...
Operations & HR

Advia Credit Union Welcomes Tony Wright as Chief Financial Officer

Advia Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Wright as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 22, 2024

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

Coastal Credit Union Hires Two New Mortgage Vice Presidents

Coastal Credit Union has hired Stacey Daniels as its new VP, Mortgage Operations and Kevin Holton as VP, Mortgage Sales. ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU Honored With Delta Township Community Impact–Legacy Award

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has been presented with the prestigious Community Impact–Legacy Award from Delta Township, an honor recognizing the organization’s dedication to enriching the ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU Strengthens Team With Hires In Professional Services And Finance

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has expanded its team with the addition of two experienced professionals in key roles—Danna Finney joins as compliance officer, and Monica ...
Personnel Promotions

TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCES BEN ALESSI AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FURTHER STRENGTHENING THE CREDIT UNION’S LEADERSHIP TEAM

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (Date) – Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with over $9.8 billion in assets and ...
Technology

Eltropy CEO Discusses AI’s Impact on Credit Union Member Engagement with CUbroadcast

Eltropy Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg recently shared insights on artificial intelligence and digital communications in credit unions during a ...
Operations & HR

LAFCU Named One of the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2024

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that it has been named one of the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2024 by ...
Making A Difference

Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Now Accepting Applications for $277,000 in Scholarships

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (December 2, 2024) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation recently announced that its 2025 scholarship program is now open accepting applications. The ...
Technology

Alogent Launches Alogent Shield: Advanced Check Fraud Mitigation Suite of Capabilities Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Reduce Losses Across All Deposit Channels

Alogent launched Alogent Shield, an advanced set of comprehensive features designed to tackle the rising threat of check fraud across ...
Strategic Partnerships

Aggieland Credit Union Finances $53,000 in Texas A&M Student-run Entrepreneurial Ventures

Aggieland Credit Union funded $53,000 in short-term business loans for 12 student teams participating in the 2024 Texas A&M Mays ...
Technology

Eltropy CEO to Address Branch Banking Innovation at Future Branches 2024

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversions platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced that Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg will ...
Making A Difference

TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $3 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Help Military Heroes, Veterans and Children in Need

Dogs are known for their ability to provide emotional support, reduce stress, encourage physical activity, and foster social connections, which ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union School Supply Drive Benefits 29 Local Schools

Coastal Credit Union recently delivered nearly 11,000 school supplies to 29 Elementary schools throughout the counties that the credit union ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Hires Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Lending and Deposit Growth

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Johnson as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Johnson ...
Strategic Partnerships

Autotruck Financial Credit Union Chooses Sharetec for Shared Values and Digital Innovation

Sharetec, a leading provider of core software and digital innovations, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Kentucky-based credit ...
Other

Landings Credit Union Secures $81,000 Ahead Grant to Support Tempe Community Action Agency’s (TCAA) Economic Empowerment Programs

CONTACT: Cecilia Ashe, Chief Operations Officer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHONE: (480) 967-9475 EMAIL: cashe@landingscu.org WEBSITE: https://www.landingscu.org LANDINGS CREDIT UNION SECURES ...
Strategic Partnerships

First Hope Bank Partners with Arkatechture to Drive Data Innovation and Enhance Customer Experience

First Hope Bank, a family-owned community bank in New Jersey established in 1911, has formed a strategic partnership with Arkatechture, ...
Other

SECU’s Leigh Brady Named to 2024 Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions List by American Banker

American Banker has named State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) President and CEO Leigh Brady as one of the “Most Powerful ...
Operations & HR

GreenState appoints new Chief Risk Officer, Ryan Gage

GreenState Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Gage as its new Chief Risk Officer. Gage comes ...
Investments

Chartway Credit Union Expands with New Branches, Products, & Services

Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce several initiatives that expand its footprint and enhance service offerings, reflecting its commitment ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Promotes Two to Branch Manager Positions in Indiana

United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Crystal Hudson and Shannon Schock have been promoted to Branch Manager positions ...
Personnel Promotions

GTE Financial Elevates Leadership: Manny Aguilar and Dona Svehla Promoted to Key Executive Roles

GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two distinguished leaders within the organization. Manny Aguilar has been elevated ...
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 Jennifer Cooper to Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek. ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 29, 2024

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

Redwood Credit Union Community Fund Provides $41,000 in Support for Lake County Fire Victims

The Redwood Credit Union Community Fund (RCUCF) recently disbursed $41,000 to those who lost their primary residence in the Boyles ...
Making A Difference

CREDIT UNIONS KIDS AT HEART® Prepares for the 2025 Boston Marathon

Burlington, Massachusetts, November 25, 2024: For the 26th consecutive year, dozens of credit unions from throughout the Northeast will collaborate ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Navatros Executive Shares Practical Roadmap for Credit Union AI Adoption

As credit unions navigate artificial intelligence adoption, Navatros Senior Business Solutions Manager Jose Ortiz provides a measured approach to implementation. ...
New Product Releases

Truliant Insurance Adds to Strategic Growth Through S.C. Acquisition

Truliant Federal Credit Union, through its wholly owned subsidiary Truliant Insurance, has completed a new insurance agency purchase as the ...
Making A Difference

Chartway Credit Union Receives Inaugural La Alianza Award from Washington Area Chamber of Commerce

Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce its recognition by the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of ...
Operations & HR

Advia Credit Union Welcomes Tony Wright as Chief Financial Officer

Advia Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Wright as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 22, 2024

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

Coastal Credit Union Hires Two New Mortgage Vice Presidents

Coastal Credit Union has hired Stacey Daniels as its new VP, Mortgage Operations and Kevin Holton as VP, Mortgage Sales. ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU Honored With Delta Township Community Impact–Legacy Award

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has been presented with the prestigious Community Impact–Legacy Award from Delta Township, an honor recognizing the organization’s dedication to enriching the ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU Strengthens Team With Hires In Professional Services And Finance

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has expanded its team with the addition of two experienced professionals in key roles—Danna Finney joins as compliance officer, and Monica ...
Personnel Promotions

TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCES BEN ALESSI AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FURTHER STRENGTHENING THE CREDIT UNION’S LEADERSHIP TEAM

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (Date) – Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with over $9.8 billion in assets and ...
Technology

Eltropy CEO Discusses AI’s Impact on Credit Union Member Engagement with CUbroadcast

Eltropy Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg recently shared insights on artificial intelligence and digital communications in credit unions during a ...
Operations & HR

LAFCU Named One of the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2024

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that it has been named one of the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2024 by ...
Making A Difference

Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Now Accepting Applications for $277,000 in Scholarships

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (December 2, 2024) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation recently announced that its 2025 scholarship program is now open accepting applications. The ...
Technology

Alogent Launches Alogent Shield: Advanced Check Fraud Mitigation Suite of Capabilities Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Reduce Losses Across All Deposit Channels

Alogent launched Alogent Shield, an advanced set of comprehensive features designed to tackle the rising threat of check fraud across ...
Strategic Partnerships

Aggieland Credit Union Finances $53,000 in Texas A&M Student-run Entrepreneurial Ventures

Aggieland Credit Union funded $53,000 in short-term business loans for 12 student teams participating in the 2024 Texas A&M Mays ...
Technology

Eltropy CEO to Address Branch Banking Innovation at Future Branches 2024

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversions platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced that Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg will ...
Making A Difference

TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $3 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Help Military Heroes, Veterans and Children in Need

Dogs are known for their ability to provide emotional support, reduce stress, encourage physical activity, and foster social connections, which ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union School Supply Drive Benefits 29 Local Schools

Coastal Credit Union recently delivered nearly 11,000 school supplies to 29 Elementary schools throughout the counties that the credit union ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Hires Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Lending and Deposit Growth

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Johnson as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Johnson ...
Strategic Partnerships

Autotruck Financial Credit Union Chooses Sharetec for Shared Values and Digital Innovation

Sharetec, a leading provider of core software and digital innovations, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Kentucky-based credit ...
Other

Landings Credit Union Secures $81,000 Ahead Grant to Support Tempe Community Action Agency’s (TCAA) Economic Empowerment Programs

CONTACT: Cecilia Ashe, Chief Operations Officer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHONE: (480) 967-9475 EMAIL: cashe@landingscu.org WEBSITE: https://www.landingscu.org LANDINGS CREDIT UNION SECURES ...
Strategic Partnerships

First Hope Bank Partners with Arkatechture to Drive Data Innovation and Enhance Customer Experience

First Hope Bank, a family-owned community bank in New Jersey established in 1911, has formed a strategic partnership with Arkatechture, ...
Other

SECU’s Leigh Brady Named to 2024 Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions List by American Banker

American Banker has named State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) President and CEO Leigh Brady as one of the “Most Powerful ...
Operations & HR

GreenState appoints new Chief Risk Officer, Ryan Gage

GreenState Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Gage as its new Chief Risk Officer. Gage comes ...
Investments

Chartway Credit Union Expands with New Branches, Products, & Services

Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce several initiatives that expand its footprint and enhance service offerings, reflecting its commitment ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Promotes Two to Branch Manager Positions in Indiana

United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Crystal Hudson and Shannon Schock have been promoted to Branch Manager positions ...
Personnel Promotions

GTE Financial Elevates Leadership: Manny Aguilar and Dona Svehla Promoted to Key Executive Roles

GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two distinguished leaders within the organization. Manny Aguilar has been elevated ...
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 Jennifer Cooper to Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek. ...

Abbey Investment Services, LLC purchases Thein Financial, LLC

Abbey Investment Services, LLC, a wholly owned CUSO of Abbey Credit Union, announces the purchase of Thein Financial, LLC.

Redwood Credit Union Commemorates 75th Anniversary with Yearlong Celebration

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is proud to announce its 75th anniversary with a yearlong celebration in 2025. RCU began in Santa Rosa in 1950 and ...

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 24, 2025

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

eDOC Innovations Grows with Fourteen New Clients in Q1

eDOC added fourteen new clients in Q1 of fiscal 2025 that began in October 2024. These clients implemented one or more of the variety of ...

UMassFive Announces New Board Member Peter Rosskothen

UMassFive recently announced the addition of Peter Rosskothen to its Board of Directors. A seasoned business professional, Rosskothen brings over 35 years of business experience ...

Chartway Opens New Branch in Virginia Beach, Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

Chartway Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of a new location on Pacific Ave in Virginia Beach, Virginia, today. The event brought together credit union ...
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