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Panhandle Credit Union partners with MDT to strengthen member service

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI (October 31, 2023) — Member Driven Technologies (MDT), a CUSO that hosts the Symitar core processing system from Jack Henry™ to provide a private cloud alternative for core processing and IT needs, today announced that Panhandle Credit Union is partnering with them ...

Universal 1 Credit Union expands reach to seven counties

DAYTON, OHIO (October 31, 2023) — Universal 1 Credit Union (U1) is excited to announce a significant expansion in membership throughout seven additional counties. U1 has been serving several counties and cities around the Miami Valley and as of October 23, 2023, residents of Clinton, ...

Extensia Financial rebrands to AVANA CUSO

GLENDALE, AZ (October 31, 2023) —  AVANA Companies (AVANA), a comprehensive lending and asset management ecosystem, announces AVANA CUSO, a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) designed to meet the evolving needs of credit unions. AVANA CUSO is a premier provider of a wide range of ...

Unitus Community Credit Union announces retirement and key leadership promotion

PORTLAND, OR (October 31, 2023) — Unitus Community Credit Union is  celebrating a much-deserved  retirement and promotion from  within the organization. After 16  years of exemplary service, Gayle  Evans, SVP/Chief Human Resources  Officer (CHRO), is retiring. Unitus is  promoting VP of People and  Culture, ...

AACUL announces new Executive Board

WASHINGTON, DC (October 30, 2023) — The American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) elected its next Executive  Board. League Presidents reelected four incumbents plus one new League President to govern the  association.   The new board includes:    John Bratsakis, president/CEO of the MD|DC ...

DCCU donates $20K to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

WAYNESBORO, VA (October 30, 2023) — DuPont Community Credit Union (DCCU) held a special credit card campaign – Shop & Give – that benefited its members and the community. During the months of July and August, DCCU credit card holders received additional rewards points or cash back ...

Michigan Credit Union leaders voted to FHLBI Board of Directors

LANSING, MI (October 30, 2023) — The Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL) is pleased to announce that two Michigan credit union community members were elected to the Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI) last week. The FHLBank System was ...

Brett Martinez named 2023 California Advocate of the Year

SANTA ROSA, CA (October 30, 2023) — Brett Martinez, president and CEO of Redwood Credit Union, has been named 2023 California Advocate of the Year by the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues (CCUL). The designation recognizes the contributions Martinez and Redwood Credit Union have ...

AKUVO plans Collections Community Conference

MALVERN, PA (October 30, 2023) — AKUVO, a technology organization specializing in collections and credit risk, will host its first AKUVO Community Conference Sept. 10-12, 2024, in Dallas, Texas.  The event will feature both general and breakout sessions that educate attendees while also fostering connections ...

BECU appoints Raquel Karls as Chief People Officer

SEATTLE, WA (October 30, 2023) — BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has welcomed Raquel Karls as executive vice president and chief people officer. In her new role, Karls is responsible for leading teams focused on talent, human resources and equity ...

Lake Trust Credit Union welcomes David Morgan as new Chief Lending Officer

BRIGHTON, MI (October 30, 2023) — Lake Trust Credit Union (Lake Trust), a community-based credit union serving nearly 200,000 members and businesses throughout Michigan, announced today David Morgan has joined its leadership team as chief lending officer. “David Morgan is a progressive, strategic leader ...

Community Day at Del-One!

DOVER, DE (October 30, 2023) — Del-One Federal Credit Union celebrated its’ second annual Community Day!  On this day, over 180 teammates donated approximately 1200 hours of their time, talent, skills, and muscle to twelve different organizations throughout the state of Delaware.  These organizations included: ...

Greater Iowa Credit Union celebrates the success of small-dollar loan program

AMES , IOWA (October 30, 2023) — Greater Iowa Credit Union (GICU) celebrates the success of its small-dollar loan in partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.  The partnership is part of the Financial Wellness at Work program that provides financial education, one-on-one financial coaching, ...

Dow Credit Union donates $7,700 to Hidden Harvest

SAGINAW, MICH (October 30, 2023) — Dow Credit Union presented Hidden Harvest food bank with a check for $7,700 atthe nonprofit’s headquarters on Oct. 27; in addition to the donation, representatives from the financial institution staffed their warehouse for much of the day. ...

Gerber FCU employees give generously to United Way campaign!

FREMONT, MI (October 27, 2023) — Gerber FCU employees presented a check in the amount of $14,993.06 to the United Way of the Lakeshore. Pictured (L to R) are James Rynberg, United Way of the Lakeshore Newaygo County Director and Mayor of Fremont; ...