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PenFed Branch supports troops at home and abroad

PenFed’s Fort Hood team ships care packages to deployed service members  ALEXANDRIA, VA (July 13, 2015) -- A long and distinguished career in the Army left Greg Ransaw, PenFed Credit Union’s (PenFed) Branch Manager for Fort Hood, with a deep appreciation for the ...

200,000 Members Strong: BCU Celebrates Major Milestone

CHICAGO, IL (July 13, 2015) -- BCU had hundreds of thousands of reasons to celebrate today as the Credit Union announced its membership has surpassed the 200,000 milestone. The announcement comes less than a year after the Credit Union reached $2 billion in total ...

CUNA to offer eBook for financial counseling certification

MADISON, WI (July 13, 2015) -- CUNA has announced that it will release Financial Counseling Education Program in an eBook format. The eight-book series provides readers with the training and preparation necessary to earn the Credit Union Certified Financial Counselors (CUCFC) designation. The courses, which ...

Sharon Credit Union gives scholarships

NEEDHAM, MA (July 13, 2015) -- Sharon Credit Union announces its scholarship recipients for 2015. The Credit Union awards its scholarships to graduating seniors from within its membership footprint who plan on furthering their education. The scholarships are awarded to students who excel in academics, ...

MAX offers financial advice as students prepare for college

MONTGOMERY, AL (July 13, 2015) -- Transitioning from high school to college can be a major adjustment for students, as well as for parents. At MAX, we feel it is our responsibility to help our customers and the community prepare for each stage of their ...

CRIF Select announces expanded partnerships in New Mexico

Five prominent credit unions partner with the Select Complete indirect lending solution ATLANTA, GA (July 9, 2015) -- CRIF Select, a division of CRIF Lending Solutions and leading provider of indirect lending solutions, has announced expanded partnership agreements with five credit unions in New Mexico. ...

Municipal Credit Union hosts Japanese Bank representatives

NEW YORK CITY, NY (July 10, 2015) -- Municipal Credit Union (MCU) President/CEO Kam Wong (shown in photo front center) hosted a dozen banking professionals representing six Japanese Bank Cooperatives during their recent visit to the United States. During the meeting held at MCU's ...

Credit union professional Betsy Kindlon honored with statewide award

ALBANY, NY (July 13, 2015) -- Longtime credit union leader Betsy Kindlon was recently honored with the New York Credit Union Association’s Outstanding Professional of the Year Award. The award honors professionals who have a true passion for credit unions and who inspire others ...

CU Service Network, LLC announces new Chief Financial Officer

LAKEWOOD, CO (July 11, 2015) -- CU Service Network, LLC (CUSN) is pleased to announce the selection of Debra Templin as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer. “I am very pleased to bring someone of Debra’s caliber onboard. With over 25 years of ...

Castillo named new business loan officer in Portland, Texas

PORTLAND, TX (July 10, 2015) -- Security Service Federal Credit Union has named Joyce Castillo the new business loan officer at its Portland branch located in the coastal bend area. Specializing in Small Business Administration (SBA) lending and other conventional commercial loans, she will be ...

CNBS announces new Board Members

OVERLAND PARK, KS (July 10, 2015) -- CNBS, LLC based in Overland Park, KS is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to the CUSO’s Board of Directors. Ron Westad, President/CEO of Arizona Federal Credit Union, David Savoie, CEO of Louisiana ...

OnPoint Community Credit Union promotes Angela Edwards

PORTLAND, OR (July 10, 2015) -- OnPoint Community Credit Union, today announced that Angela Edwards has been named manager of the Murrayhill branch located at 14733 SW Teal Blvd., Beaverton. As branch manager, Edwards is responsible for all daily operations at the branch, providing leadership ...

Thetaray launches U.S. office

Kris Robinson joins to build threat detection lead and market share   NEW YORK, NY (July 13, 2015) -- ThetaRay, a leading provider of big data analytics solutions for unknown threat and risk detection, today announced the opening of a U.S. office in New York.  ...

Trailblazer Federal Credit Union closes; Chrome assumes members and shares

Member Deposits Remain Protected up to $250,000 by Share Insurance Fund ALEXANDRIA, VA (July 10, 2015) -- The National Credit Union Administration today liquidated Trailblazer Federal Credit Union of Washington, Pennsylvania. Chrome Federal Credit Union of Washington, Pennsylvania, immediately assumed Trailblazer’s members and ...

SPIRE supports MRD’s 363 Days Food Program

(July 10, 2015) -- For the 3rd year, SPIRE employees have volunteered to make sandwiches for the homeless.  A total of 24 employees in 2 SPIRE locations gathered in June to make 600 sandwiches for the Minneapolis Recreation Development, Inc. (MRD) 363 Days Food Program.  ...

June NCUA Board video now available

ALEXANDRIA, VA (July 10, 2015) -- The video recording of the June 2015 open meeting of the National Credit Union Administration Board is now available on the agency’s website. Archived videos of past Board meetings may be viewed here, and each video remains on ...

CUNA announces dates for first part of financial counseling eschool

MADISON, WI (July 10, 2015) -- CUNA has announced that it will begin CUNA Certified Financial Counselor Part 1 eSchool on August 4, 2015. The program empowers credit union professionals to provide helpful, comprehensive financial guidance to members and earn credit toward their Credit Union ...

Allied Solutions finalizes deal with Remarketing of America (ROA)

CARMEL, IN (July 9, 2015) -- Allied Solutions, with headquarters in Carmel, Indiana, recently finalized a minority ownership stake in recovery and remarketing provider, Remarketing of America (ROA). Over the years the two organizations have worked closely together to deliver industry leading recovery and remarketing ...

eDOC and IPNetVoice partner for secure wireless BYOD

MIDDLEBURY, VT (July 10, 2015) -- eDOC Innovations recently partnered with IPNetVoice, a telecommunications provider located in Colchester Vermont, to offer mobile device management (MDM) to its credit union clients. The solution positioned by IPNetVoice and eDOC Innovations will protect critical software and information on ...

Scott Credit Union sponsors Monroe County Fair 4-H, FFA events

EDWARDSVILLE, IL (July 10, 2015) -- Scott Credit Union recently presented checks totaling $1,200 to sponsor the 4-H Talent Show and an FFA Fun Night at this year’s Monroe County Fair that will be held July 19-26 in Waterloo. Scott Credit Union Community ...

Strohl Risk Solutions announces strong growth through Q2

(July 9, 2015) -- Strohl Risk Solutions, the industry leader in risk management software and services for banks and credit unions, announced strong growth through Q2, selling 78 products and services to 37 new clients. “Demand continues to be strong across all product lines, particularly ...