October 29th, 2026012Dallas, Texas – ALM First today announced the addition of Shanley Search Partners to its growing suite of executive advisory solutions, further enhancing the firm's ability to help financial institutions attract, retain, and develop exceptional leadership teams. Shanley Search Partners is an executive search and leadership firm specializing in C-Suite recruitment, with a focus on credit unions, banking, and finance.
The addition of Shanley Search broadens ALM First's executive advisory capabilities by integrating additional executive search expertise with the firm's existing executive benefits, compensation, leadership advisory, and...
October 29th, 2026014SAVANNAH, GA — Today, The League of Credit Unions successfully concluded INSPIRE, an annual conference designed to empower leaders at every stage of their careers through impactful speakers, authentic conversations, and valuable networking opportunities. Held October 26 – 28, in Savannah, Georgia, in conjunction with the Carolinas Credit Union League and the Global Women's Leadership Network (GWLN), INSPIRE brought together more than 200 attendees.
The conference opened Tuesday with “Powerful and Unstoppable: The Blueprint for Women Leading at Their Highest Level,” led by Penny Ford, Co-Founder and COO of Brilliant Beyond Belief...
October 28th, 2026013BusinessRate recognition, based on Google reviews, reflects more than a decade of strong member feedback
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Tropical Financial Credit Union (TFCU) has been named the Best Credit Union in Fort Lauderdale for 2026 by BusinessRate, a national ranking service that evaluates businesses based on Google reviews.
TFCU’s Fort Lauderdale branch, at 5900 N. Federal Highway, earned the highest Benchmark Score among the city’s credit unions, 241 out of 300, finishing 10 points ahead of the next-ranked institution. The branch currently holds a 4.5-star average across 193 Google reviews.
BusinessRate’s Benchmark Score...
October 28th, 202608Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Card Services Supervisor Jamie Cervantes has been selected as the Five-Star Performer of the 3rd quarter of 2026. Jamie has been employed with the Credit Union for over 17 years and currently resides in Fort Walton Beach. The 5-Star Performer Award is a quarterly employee recognition program. The nominator provides a written submission describing how the employee embraces Eglin FCU's Values: Respectful, Trustworthy, Dedicated, Proactive and Engaged.
Jamie was nominated by multiple coworkers for her exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication and commitment...
October 27th, 202605Naperville, Ill. – As part of its Celebrate Your Story initiative, Alloya is proud to announce that People Driven Credit Union (PDCU) of Michigan has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Next Chapter Award, which recognizes a credit union whose story is an exceptional example of the Power of Cooperation and its positive impact on members and communities.
Selected from the inspiring stories shared by credit unions across the nation, PDCU was chosen for its outstanding commitment to serving members, strengthening its community and demonstrating the credit union philosophy of people helping people. As the first Next Chapter Award...
October 27th, 2026013Award recognizes emerging leaders for professional development, leadership, and community involvement
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce that, its vice president of marketing, Whitney Huston, has been named a 2026 Top Forty Under 40 honoree by Inside Business, The Hampton Roads Business Journal.
The Top Forty Under 40 program recognizes 40 outstanding professionals under the age of 40 who have built successful careers and are actively involved in the community. Honorees are evaluated for their vision and leadership, innovation and achievements, and strategies for success, with an emphasis on their...
October 27th, 2026013Christian Flores joins as a Commercial Relationship Manager, and Mark FitzGerald joins as a Business Relationship Manager
MIRAMAR, Fla. – Tropical Financial Credit Union, a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution, has hired Mark FitzGerald and Christian Flores to further expand its business banking capabilities. Flores joins as a commercial relationship manager, with a focus on originating commercial loans, while FitzGerald joins as a business relationship manager, responsible for attracting and servicing new commercial members.
The two additions follow the credit union's January rollout of a new business banking platform...
October 27th, 2026011Expanded in-person schedule creates more opportunities for credit union leaders to experience one of the movement's most respected programs
Madison, Wis. – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) opened registration for the first three in-person classes and the November virtual class of its 2027 Credit Union Development Education (DE) program.
Since 1982, DE has brought credit union professionals together to explore what makes the cooperative movement different, why its mission matters, and what becomes possible when that mission is put into action. As the program approaches its 45th year in 2027, demand continues to...
October 27th, 202608Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to support the preservation of the historic DeFuniak Springs Woman’s Club through a sponsorship that will fund critical renovations and repairs to its nonprofit facility at 23 S. Sixth Street in DeFuniak Springs' historic district. A check presentation was held Oct. 22, 2026, to commemorate the partnership.
Founded in 1915, the DeFuniak Springs Woman’s Club is the city's oldest civic organization. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life for the residents of DeFuniak Springs, with a particular focus on supporting women, children and vulnerable individuals. The...
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