TALLAHASSEE, FL (February 11, 2026) |
LEVERAGE, the trusted service corporation for The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates, is pleased to announce a new partnership between Contract Utilization Vendor Management (CUVM) and PenAir Credit Union, a $2.6 billion-dollar financial institution with fifteen locations across Northwest Florida and Southeast Alabama. Through this collaboration, CUVM will provide full-service vendor management and due diligence distribution support, helping PenAir Credit Union improve efficiency and consistency across its vendor program.
“We are proud to welcome PenAir Credit Union as a valued partner,” said Kelli Silvernale, Vice President of CUVM. “The decision reflects strong confidence in CUVM’s comprehensive vendor management approach and our commitment to delivering personalized, relationship-focused support. We look forward to collaborating with the PenAir team and helping advance the meaningful impact they make for their members and the communities they serve.”
CUVM’s business model emphasizes direct collaboration, consistent communication, and proactive support, ensuring vendor documentation and due diligence are managed thoroughly and effectively.
“As PenAir Credit Union continues to grow, it’s important that our vendor management processes remain strong, consistent, and well supported. CUVM offers a full-service approach and a level of dedicated support that aligns well with our needs. We’re excited to partner with their team and move forward together,” said Kaitlyn Nicholson, Contract & Vendor Manager – Procurement at PenAir Credit Union.
The partnership reflects CUVM’s continued commitment to delivering trusted vendor management and due diligence support to financial institutions nationwide. By expanding access to its comprehensive solutions, CUVM helps organizations strengthen oversight, manage risk, and maintain a strong focus on operational integrity and member service.
Through collaborations with established institutions like PenAir Credit Union, CUVM further demonstrates its role as a reliable partner, providing the expertise and guidance financial institutions need to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory and vendor landscape.
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