America’s Credit Unions Press Archives

CUNA HR & Organizational Development Council annual awards presented

WASHINGTON, DC (April 28, 2022) — The credit union movement’s brightest human resources and organizational development stars were recognized during an awards luncheon ceremony at the CUNA HR & Organizational Development Council Conference, April 24-27, 2022, at the Hilton Lake Buena Vista in Orlando, ...

Courtney Ryan joins CUNA as Director of Advocacy

WASHINGTON, DC (April 12, 2022) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) today announced Courtney Ryan is joining the advocacy team as Director of Advocacy. Ryan will support the CUNA-League System’s 360-degree advocacy with a focus on federal legislative affairs. “We’re excited to have ...

Nominations open for 2022 Credit Union Rock Stars

WASHINGTON, DC (April 11, 2022) — The editorial team of Credit Union Magazine is now accepting nominations for the 10th annual class of Credit Union Rock Stars, sponsored by Fiserv. Credit Union Rock Stars are professionals and volunteers in credit union organizations who leverage their ...

New Executive Committee Members announced for CUNA CEO Council

WASHINGTON, DC (April 7, 2022) — The CUNA CEO Council announced that two credit union CEOs were elected to the 2022-23 CUNA CEO Council’s Executive Committee and two members were re-elected. New to the CUNA CEO Council executive committee: Jason Lindstrom, President & CEO, ...

CUNA’s Nussle responds to Rep. Upton’s retirement

WASHINGTON, DC (April 5, 2022) — CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle issued the following statement upon learning that Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., would retire from the U.S. House of Representatives: “Fred Upton has long been a friend to America’s credit unions and their ...

CUNA Research: March Jobs Report shows strong growth 

WASHINGTON, DC (April 1, 2022) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Senior Economist Dawit Kebede, PhD, issued the following statement in response to the Labor Department’s March Employment Situation: “The economy posted strong job growth in March as consumer demand continued to increase due ...

DoubleCheck Solutions honored with Best in Show award at CUNA GAC

WASHINGTON, DC (March 24, 2022) — DoubleCheck Solutions, a fintech company addressing outdated non-sufficient funds (NSF) and overdraft practices with practical software solutions, was presented with the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Technology Council’s Best of Show Award at the 2022 CUNA Governmental Affairs ...

CUNA releases Talent Strategy Guide for small credit unions

WASHINGTON, DC (March 7, 2022) — The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Small Credit Union Committee today released the Small Credit Union Talent Strategy Guide to address the challenges and opportunities for talent acquisition. In partnership with CUNA Mutual Group (CMG), the Strategy Guide leverages ...

Priebus, McLarty discuss top political drivers at CUNA GAC

WASHINGTON, DC (March 2, 2022) — Former Chiefs of Staff Reince Priebus and Thomas “Mack” McLarty shared stories about their time at the White House Wednesday during the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) 2022 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle—himself a ...

Congressional speakers praise credit union difference

WASHINGTON, DC (March 2, 2022) — Reps. Tom Emmer (R-MN), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), and Brad Sherman (D-CA) extended their gratitude for the credit union difference Wednesday morning at the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) 2022 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). ...

Harper outlines NCUA initiatives at the CUNA GAC

WASHINGTON, DC (March 1, 2022) — National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Chairman Todd Harper addressed 4,500 credit union leaders at the Credit Union National Association Governmental Affairs Conference (CUNA GAC) Monday morning, outlining a number of regulatory initiatives for 2022. Harper noted that the ...

Carroll challenges GAC attendees to be a “Katalyst”

WASHINGTON, DC (March 1, 2022) — Author, Speaker, and “Instigator for Inspiration” Kevin Carroll began his keynote speech at the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) 2022 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) with a story about a red rubber ball that he credits with “saving his life.” ...

Tony Budet named 2022 CUNA Board Chairman

WASHINGTON, DC (March 1, 2022) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) today announced election results for its Board of Directors Executive Committee Members. Tony Budet, President/CEO of University Federal Credit Union, was elected as the CUNA Board Chairman. Budet will address the CUNA Governmental ...