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Eight credit unions selected for Racial Economic Equity Incubator

MADISON, WI (February 15, 2023) — Filene Research Institute in partnership with Native Women Lead and Urban Strategies, Inc. announced the first cohort of credit unions accepted into its Racial Economic Equity Incubator (REE Incubator). The REE Incubator works to advance racial economic equity through ...

Affinity Plus promotes Jenny Neubeck to Vice President, Remote Services

ST PAUL, MN (February 15, 2023) — Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus), one of the fastest growing credit unions in Minnesota, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jenny Neubeck to vice president of remote services in Bemidji, Minnesota. Neubeck will lead all ...

Redwood Credit Union opens new branch in West Petaluma

SANTA ROSA, CA (February 14, 2023) — Redwood Credit Union has opened its doors on a new, second Petaluma branch located at 1060 Petaluma Blvd. N. Members will enjoy competitive rates for personal and business loans, free checking, investment services, home and auto loans, insurance ...

OCCU expedites member deposits

EUGENE, OR (February 14, 2023) — OCCU is committed to creating a positive member experience across all channels. That’s why OCCU leverages an innovative in-house program to apply dynamic hold limits when members deposit checks via OCCU’s mobile app, shared branches and ATMs. ...

First Financial shows support to the Eastern Shore community

LUTHERVILLE, MD (February 14, 2023) — First Financial Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) recently donated $35,000 to new partners and a local organization within the Eastern Shore community. As a credit union that prioritizes giving back, First Financial is thrilled to assist organizations with like-minded ...

Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions accepting 2023 I-CUDE applications

MADISON, WI (February 14, 2023) — Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions, in partnership with World Council of Credit Unions, is accepting applications through April 14 from credit union development educators interested in obtaining designation in the International Credit Union Development Education (I‐CUDE) program. Designed ...

Publix Employees FCU names Stephanie Straker Chief Financial Officer

LAKELAND, FL (February 14, 2023) — Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU, $1.4B, Lakeland, FL) has selected Stephanie Straker to serve as chief financial officer (CFO). She was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known leadership development firm that is now an ALM First Company, ...

New digital credit union designed for college graduates launches

Who: April Clobes, President and CEO, MSU Federal Credit Union Ami Iceman-Haueter, Chief Research and Digital Experience Officer, MSUFCU John Janclaes, President, Nymbus CUSO What: MSU Federal Credit is launching AlumniFi, a digital credit union that ensures every person is empowered to create a stable ...

Florida Credit Unions providing more auto loans to low-income families

TALLAHASSEE, FL (February 13, 2023) — The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) is excited to share that Florida credit unions are providing more auto loans to those with low credit scores than other financial institutions do, according to Equifax data ...

Georgia Credit Unions providing more auto loans to low-income families

TALLAHASSEE, FL (February 13, 2023) — The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) is excited to share that Georgia credit unions are providing more auto loans to those with low credit scores than other financial institutions do, according to Equifax data ...

1st MidAmerica Credit Union announces marketing leadership promotions

BETHALTO, IL (February 13, 2023) — 1st MidAmerica Credit Union announced that Amber Scott has been named Chief Marketing Officer and Olivia Turner has been promoted to Marketing Manager. “We are investing in the leadership of our marketing team to continue elevating 1st MidAmerica as ...

AMOCO announces contest winners of Mardi Gras contest

TEXAS CITY, TX (February 13, 2023) — AMOCO Federal Credit Union is excited to announce Lee and Diana Balinas as the winners of its “Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler” 2-Night Staycation Giveaway. The Balinas’s, of Houston (Clear Lake), won the giveaway featuring a two-night ...

Hanscom FCU names Tulio Gasperini SVP, Corporate Marketing & Communications

HANSCOM AFB, MA (February 13, 2023) — Hanscom Federal Credit Union has announced that Tulio Gasperini has joined the $1.9 billion credit union as Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing and Communications. In his new role, Gasperini will lead brand and marketing strategy including product ...

SwitchThink Solutions promotes leader to Assistant Vice President of Operations

PHOENIX, AZ (February 13, 2023) — SwitchThink Solutions has promoted Tim Watson to assistant vice president of Operations. In the position, Tim and his team are responsible for delivering critical operations services including help desk, online banking, network and platform operations support to credit unions ...

Ezra Eckhardt of STCU appointed to Co-op Solutions Board of Directors

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA (February 13, 2023) — Ezra Eckhardt, President/CEO of STCU of Spokane, Washington, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Co-op Solutions by a unanimous vote of the directors. “I want to congratulate and welcome Ezra on his appointment to ...