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.
Joan Opp Elected New Board Chairperson of Co-op Solutions
Joan Opp, President/CEO of Stanford Federal Credit Union, has been elected Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Co-op Solutions, ...
FirstLight Names Margie Salazar Chief Executive Officer
FirstLight Federal Credit Union ($1.5B, El Paso, TX) has selected Margie Salazar to serve as chief executive officer (CEO). Salazar ...
Abound’s $25,000 College Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications
As part of its ongoing commitment to community, Abound Credit Union will award a total of $25,000 in college scholarships ...
C-SUITE AND OTHER LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT BACK-OFFICE CUSO AUX
Gaye DeCesare, Aux VP Compliance, has been appointed Chief Compliance Officer and Alan Bergstrom, Aux VP Marketing & Business Development, ...
CommunityAmerica CU Announces Profit Payout for 2022
CommunityAmerica Credit Union announces they’ll give $9.5 million to their members through their annual Profit Payout Program.
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 ...
CommonWealth Central Credit Union Welcomes New Chief Lending Officer Sundeep Jain
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
United Federal Credit Union (United) donated more than $20,900 to 71 different individuals and community organizations across six states during ...
Frederick Blask Earns NCBSO Designation
Corporate Central is proud to announce that Frederick L. Blask, NCBSO, NCRM, Vice President Governance Risk & Compliance, has earned ...
Jessica Smith Joins Redwood Credit Union as Vice President of Business Account Services
Redwood Credit Union has hired Jessica Smith as vice president of business account services.
Become an Employer of Choice: Participate in CUES Surveys, Benefit from the Results
CUES® is asking credit unions across the United States to participate in two important industry surveys: CUES Executive Compensation Survey ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Bonnie Kwitek as an Office Assistant
Corporate Central is pleased to announce and welcome Bonnie Kwitek as an Office Assistant. In this role, Kwitek will provide ...
Towpath Credit Union Has a New President and CEO
As of January 1, 2023, the board of directors at Towpath Credit Union has named Michael Sferro as the new ...
OCCU announces new leadership assignments
OCCU has implemented structural leadership changes to ensure organizational readiness and sustain innovation as the credit union joins new communities ...
Craven County Non-Profit Tried By Fire Receives $40,000 Grant for Expansion of Services
SECU Foundation recently announced a grant for Tried By Fire, a Craven County non-profit that helps previously incarcerated women re-enter ...
SafeAmerica Credit Union announces their 2023 College Scholarship Program
SafeAmerica Credit Union has announced it is accepting applications for its 2023 College Scholarship Program, which will run from January ...
College Scholarship Program
SafeAmerica Credit Union has announced it is accepting applications for its 2023 College Scholarship Program, which will run from January ...
United Federal Credit Union Announces Key Leadership Promotions to Kickoff New Year
United Federal Credit Union (United) in St. Joseph, Michigan announced the promotion of two current employees to key leadership roles ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 6, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Unitus Community Credit Union Announces New Branch at Bridgeport Village
New Unitus location meets member demand for westside service with convenient freeway access and Saturday hours.
Oregon State Credit Union adds Chris Knackstedt to its Investment Services team available through CFS*
Chris Knackstedt joins Oregon State Credit Union’s Investment Services team available through CUSO Financial Services L.P. (CFS*).
LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT AUX AND INNETWORK
Back-office support CUSO Aux and shared branch network CUSO InNetwork announce the following changes in leadership. Doug Burke, CEO of ...
InFirst Federal Credit Union donates $5,000 to two charities
ALEXANDRIA, VA (01/05/2023) – InFirst Federal Credit Union (InFirst) donated $5,000 to two organizations that foster financial education and self-worth.
Eltropy Celebrates Historic 2022, Adding 300 New Credit Union and Community Bank Customers
Eltropy today celebrated the completion of an historic 2022—a year that included two company acquisitions, unifying the company under one ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Partners with Blue Star Families to Help Local Military Families in Need
Tower Federal Credit Union helped brighten the holidays for local military families in need through a $5,000 donation to Blue ...
SafeAmerica Credit Union Announces Retirement of Tom Graces, President and Chief Executive Officer
SafeAmerica Credit Union announces the retirement of Tom Graves, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective January 5, 2023. Frank ...
SECU Foundation Grant Supports Expansion of Health and Wellness Programs for Residents of North Carolina’s High Country
SECU Foundation has awarded The Health Foundation a $40,000 grant that will help build capacity and expand programs and services ...
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,403 to Zionsville Community Schools
Indiana Members Credit Union recently presented a check for $1,403 to Zionsville Community High School Athletics as part of an ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 30, 2022
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Open Table Receives Grant from SECU Foundation to Help Youth Aging Out of Foster Care System
SECU Foundation recently provided a $40,000 grant to Open Table, a non-profit organization that supports community partners across the state ...
Joan Opp Elected New Board Chairperson of Co-op Solutions
Joan Opp, President/CEO of Stanford Federal Credit Union, has been elected Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Co-op Solutions, ...
FirstLight Names Margie Salazar Chief Executive Officer
FirstLight Federal Credit Union ($1.5B, El Paso, TX) has selected Margie Salazar to serve as chief executive officer (CEO). Salazar ...
Abound’s $25,000 College Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications
As part of its ongoing commitment to community, Abound Credit Union will award a total of $25,000 in college scholarships ...
C-SUITE AND OTHER LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT BACK-OFFICE CUSO AUX
Gaye DeCesare, Aux VP Compliance, has been appointed Chief Compliance Officer and Alan Bergstrom, Aux VP Marketing & Business Development, ...
CommunityAmerica CU Announces Profit Payout for 2022
CommunityAmerica Credit Union announces they’ll give $9.5 million to their members through their annual Profit Payout Program.
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 ...
CommonWealth Central Credit Union Welcomes New Chief Lending Officer Sundeep Jain
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
United Federal Credit Union (United) donated more than $20,900 to 71 different individuals and community organizations across six states during ...
Frederick Blask Earns NCBSO Designation
Corporate Central is proud to announce that Frederick L. Blask, NCBSO, NCRM, Vice President Governance Risk & Compliance, has earned ...
Jessica Smith Joins Redwood Credit Union as Vice President of Business Account Services
Redwood Credit Union has hired Jessica Smith as vice president of business account services.
Become an Employer of Choice: Participate in CUES Surveys, Benefit from the Results
CUES® is asking credit unions across the United States to participate in two important industry surveys: CUES Executive Compensation Survey ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Bonnie Kwitek as an Office Assistant
Corporate Central is pleased to announce and welcome Bonnie Kwitek as an Office Assistant. In this role, Kwitek will provide ...
Towpath Credit Union Has a New President and CEO
As of January 1, 2023, the board of directors at Towpath Credit Union has named Michael Sferro as the new ...
OCCU announces new leadership assignments
OCCU has implemented structural leadership changes to ensure organizational readiness and sustain innovation as the credit union joins new communities ...
Craven County Non-Profit Tried By Fire Receives $40,000 Grant for Expansion of Services
SECU Foundation recently announced a grant for Tried By Fire, a Craven County non-profit that helps previously incarcerated women re-enter ...
SafeAmerica Credit Union announces their 2023 College Scholarship Program
SafeAmerica Credit Union has announced it is accepting applications for its 2023 College Scholarship Program, which will run from January ...
College Scholarship Program
SafeAmerica Credit Union has announced it is accepting applications for its 2023 College Scholarship Program, which will run from January ...
United Federal Credit Union Announces Key Leadership Promotions to Kickoff New Year
United Federal Credit Union (United) in St. Joseph, Michigan announced the promotion of two current employees to key leadership roles ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 6, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Unitus Community Credit Union Announces New Branch at Bridgeport Village
New Unitus location meets member demand for westside service with convenient freeway access and Saturday hours.
Oregon State Credit Union adds Chris Knackstedt to its Investment Services team available through CFS*
Chris Knackstedt joins Oregon State Credit Union’s Investment Services team available through CUSO Financial Services L.P. (CFS*).
LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT AUX AND INNETWORK
Back-office support CUSO Aux and shared branch network CUSO InNetwork announce the following changes in leadership. Doug Burke, CEO of ...
InFirst Federal Credit Union donates $5,000 to two charities
ALEXANDRIA, VA (01/05/2023) – InFirst Federal Credit Union (InFirst) donated $5,000 to two organizations that foster financial education and self-worth.
Eltropy Celebrates Historic 2022, Adding 300 New Credit Union and Community Bank Customers
Eltropy today celebrated the completion of an historic 2022—a year that included two company acquisitions, unifying the company under one ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Partners with Blue Star Families to Help Local Military Families in Need
Tower Federal Credit Union helped brighten the holidays for local military families in need through a $5,000 donation to Blue ...
SafeAmerica Credit Union Announces Retirement of Tom Graces, President and Chief Executive Officer
SafeAmerica Credit Union announces the retirement of Tom Graves, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective January 5, 2023. Frank ...
SECU Foundation Grant Supports Expansion of Health and Wellness Programs for Residents of North Carolina’s High Country
SECU Foundation has awarded The Health Foundation a $40,000 grant that will help build capacity and expand programs and services ...
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,403 to Zionsville Community Schools
Indiana Members Credit Union recently presented a check for $1,403 to Zionsville Community High School Athletics as part of an ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 30, 2022
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Open Table Receives Grant from SECU Foundation to Help Youth Aging Out of Foster Care System
SECU Foundation recently provided a $40,000 grant to Open Table, a non-profit organization that supports community partners across the state ...
Coastal Credit Union’s Daymark Realty Reaches Five Million Dollar Savings Milestone
Coastal Credit Union’s real estate subsidiary, Daymark Realty, reached another milestone this month, having saved Coastal members more than $5 million in real estate fees ...
New Co-CEOs Lead with Vision and Resilience
Roanoke Valley Community Credit Union has started 2024 on fire, boasting an impressive $5.5 million in new loans under co-CEOs Pam Duke and Lauren Whitmire. ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Susan Ralston as New Chief Operating Officer
Tower Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in Maryland, is pleased to announce the hiring of Susan Ralston as new Chief Operating ...
Unitus Community Credit Union’s Tru Checking Receives National Certification by Banking Advocates as Safe, Affordable Account
The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund’s Bank On National Account Standards Certification of Unitus Tru Checking indicates that it meets more than 25 features for ...
Maxwell Partners with Mortgagebot LOS to Enable a Fully Digital Mortgage Experience
Best-in-class integrations securely sync data bi-directionally between the Maxwell Mortgage Point of Sale and the Mortgagebot LOS, ensuring data integrity and a seamless experience for ...
Unitus Community Credit Union Rated a “Best in State” Credit Union by Forbes
In its annual rankings of “Best in State” credit unions, Forbes has named Unitus Community Credit Union the third best credit union in Oregon.