MILWAUKEE, WI (June 30, 2026) |
Corporate Central recently announced that Stephanie Schmidt, AAP, AFPP, NCP, CWCUL, CUDE, CCUE, CCUFC, CCCM, Vice President Member Experience, has earned the National Check Professional (NCP) Accreditation.
The NCP Certification Program, offered by The Clearing House, recognizes payments professionals who demonstrate advanced knowledge of the check payment system, including check products and operations, applicable rules and regulations, industry standards, and fraud and risk mitigation practices.
Through the NCP accreditation, Schmidt further strengthens the expertise she brings to Corporate Central and its members. In her role, she supports member credit unions through her deep knowledge of payments, compliance, fraud prevention, and operational processes, helping navigate complex check-related challenges and reduce risk.
“Stephanie’s commitment to continuous learning and professional growth is truly impressive,” said Heather Ristow, CCUE, Senior Vice President / Chief Experience Officer. “The NCP accreditation reflects the depth of knowledge and dedication she brings to our members every day. Stephanie continues to expand her expertise across payments, fraud prevention, and risk management, and we are fortunate to have someone with her passion and experience on our team.”
“I am honored to earn the NCP accreditation and continue building my knowledge in the payments space,” said Schmidt. “The check environment continues to evolve, and this certification provides valuable insight that helps me better support our members, strengthen our processes, and contribute to the solutions we provide.”
With the addition of the NCP accreditation, Schmidt continues to demonstrate Corporate Central’s commitment to investing in the expertise needed to support the evolving needs of its member credit unions.
