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Purdue Federal, Purdue Development Office team to provide leadership scholarship

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (May 5, 2015) – Purdue Federal Credit Union (Purdue Federal) and Purdue University’s Development Office are teaming up to provide the newly established Purdue Federal Credit Union Leadership Scholarship in Honor of Walter L. Walker. Eligible scholarship recipients include in-state students who ...

Dean Young appointed to NACUSO Board

ST. PETERSBURG, FL (May 4, 2015) -- Dean Young, senior vice president of relationship development at PSCU, was appointed to the National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations’ (NACUSO) Board of Directors. PSCU has been associated with NACUSO and its Board for more than 10 ...

Maui Federal Credit Union CEO to lead Hawaii Credit Union League

Clayton Fuchigami named Chairman of credit union trade association HONOLULU, HI (May 4, 2015) -- The Hawaii Credit Union League (HCUL) Board was introduced at the 77th HCUL annual convention on April 25 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, with Maui Federal Credit Union CEO Clayton ...

Two years and $51 million later: The little credit union that could

SEATTLE, WA (April 29, 2015) -- April marks the two-year anniversary of Shelli Millhuff taking the helm at the small, Seattle credit union that serves Nordstrom employees and their family members. “I came from Watermark Credit Union. We were one of the biggest credit unions ...

NAFCU lauds National Small Business Week

WASHINGTON, DC (May 4, 2015) -- National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) President and CEO Dan Berger today lauded National Small Business Week and the relationship between credit unions and small business. National Small Business Week kicked off today and is sponsored by the ...

Cornerstone Credit Union League welcomes eight new members in 2015

FARMERS BRANCH, TX (May 4, 2015) -- Nearly two years ago, the Cornerstone Credit Union League was formed as a result of the consolidation of state associations in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas to provide greater service to the credit unions served by the league while ...

Focus FCU announces VP of Information Systems

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (May 4, 2015) -- Focus Federal Credit Union announced that Kelly Waggoner has joined the credit union's senior leadership team as Vice President of Information Systems. Waggoner brings nearly 15 years of experience in cultivating system solutions and technological efficiencies for financial ...

Sb1 honored to be first onsite MBA cohort location

PHILADELPHIA, PA (May 4, 2015) -- Thirteen Sb1 Federal Credit Union employees have begun working toward their MBA at work thanks to a program offered by Holy Family University in conjunction with the local credit union. In searching for an education partner, Sb1 began working ...

Nominations for NCUA Consulting Assistance Close May 31

ALEXANDRIA, VA (May 4, 2015) -- Credit unions that qualify for consulting assistance from the National Credit Union Administration’s Office of Small Credit Union Initiatives have until May 31 to submit nominations, the agency announced today. “I encourage all qualified credit unions to submit ...

CU*Answers asks voters to approve bylaws changes

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (May 4, 2015) -- CU*Answers announced today the start of the voting period for its 2015 Annual Stockholders Election. In a communication sent to its 126 owners, CU*Answers is asking voters to fill 3 open seats on the CU*Answers ...

MECU of Baltimore Awards 116 grants to Baltimore neighborhoods

BALTIMORE, MD (May 4, 2015) -- On Saturday March 25, 2015, MECU of Baltimore’s Chairman of the Board, Herman Williams Jr., delivered checks to representatives of 116 neighborhood and community organizations to help them organize events this summer and fall. This is the fourth ...

A CEOs challenge to her credit union staff

ALEXANDRIA, VA (May 4, 2015) -- As NARFE Premier Federal Credit Union celebrates its 80th Anniversary, President and CEO, Marty Wye challenged credit union employees to write “Our Story” in 300 words or less. The most compelling entry would receive a $100 gift card. The ...

Honor Credit Union announces Ross Anthony – Marquette Branch Manager

MARQUETTE, MI (May 4th, 2015) -- Honor Credit Union is excited to announce the addition of Ross M. Anthony as Marquette branch manager. In addition to guiding the Marquette branch’s community involvement, Ross will provide leadership to the Marquette member service team and oversee ...

Honor Credit Union announces Jamie Gollakner – Negaunee Branch Manager

NEGAUNEE, MI (May 4th, 2015) -- Honor Credit Union is excited to announce the addition of Jamie Gollakner as Negaunee branch manager. In addition to guiding the Negaunee branch’s community involvement, Jamie will provide leadership to the Negaunee member service team and oversee day ...

ATMIA And ATEFI announce cooperative agreement for Latin American ATM market

SIOUX FALLS, SD, USA and BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (May  2, 2015) -- The ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) and the Latin American Association of Electronic Funds Transfer and Information Service Operators (ATEFI) have announced the formation of a cooperative relationship for the Latin American ATM and ...

CUNA HR/TD Council announces name change

MADISON, WI (May 4, 2015) – CUNA Councils announced the name change of the CUNA HR/TD Council to the CUNA HR & Organizational Development Council. The new name more closely unifies the members and their professional backgrounds with the intent of the group. The change ...

UFCU eCommerce Technology wins Innovation Award

JOSEPH, MI (May 3, 2015) -- United Federal Credit Union (UFCU) eCommerce Technology has been awarded the Q2 2015 Innovation Award. The award is for a redesigned enrollment process developed by UFCU and cloud-based virtual banking solutions provider Q2 for accepting electronic statements. The process ...

Heritage Federal Credit Union announces Jennifer McGehee promotion

NEWBURGH, IN (May 4, 2015) -- Heritage Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Jennifer McGehee has been promoted from Controller to Vice President of Accounting and Finance. Mrs. McGehee joined Heritage Federal Credit Union as a Senior Accountant in June 2002. In June ...

New video: “Hello, the Foundation Loves You”

(May 2, 2015) -- The National Credit Union Foundations’ (the Foundation) Executive Director Gigi Hyland spoke at the annual CUNA GAC conference on March 8 about the role the Foundation plays in the credit union movement. Hyland entered the stage to the classic song by ...

Goldenwest restructures executive team

OGDEN, UT (May 1, 2015) – Goldenwest Credit Union recently announced the restructuring of its executive team aimed at improving member service, advancing product development, innovating delivery channels, and creating efficiencies in its organizational structure. Overseeing the new leadership structure is Kerry Wahlen, who will continue ...

Bethpage Federal Credit Union appoints officials at Annual Meeting

BETHPAGE, NY (May 1, 2015) -- Bethpage Federal Credit Union Chairman of the Board Don Balducci is pleased to announce officers elected by its members at the financial institution’s annual meeting held last week. Lawrence Waldman, a partner at EisnerAmper, has been appointed Chairman ...