April 9th, 2026018MADISON, WI — Nominations are open through May 15 for the 2026 CUES Awards & Recognition program, which honors individuals and credit unions whose impact is driving progress and strengthening the communities they serve.
“The CUES Awards & Recognition program reflects the very best of our industry—leaders and organizations who act with purpose, deliver meaningful results, and have a positive influence on the future of the movement,” said Brian Cacic, CUES VP/Member Experience.
Nominate the leaders and credit unions driving positive change in these categories:
John Pembroke Catalyst for Change...
April 8th, 2026017PWCampbell, a leading integrated services and design-build firm for financial institutions, has launched OptimizeIQSM—a comprehensive branch network optimization program that helps financial institutions (FIs) make smarter, data-driven decisions about their physical footprint.
As branch roles evolve, institutions face growing pressure to ensure every location delivers measurable value. OptimizeIQ empowers FI’s to evaluate, align, and enhance their entire network, improving performance across locations, markets, and consumer touchpoints.
“Branch decisions should not be about individual sites, they should consider how the entire...
April 8th, 2026019Credit unions are invited to recognize leaders advancing financial well-being and the credit union movement
Madison, Wis. – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) announced that nominations are now open for the 2027 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards. This award recognizes individuals, organizations, and programs that are making extraordinary contributions to the credit union movement.
The Herb Wegner Memorial Awards are the highest national honors in the U.S. credit union movement. Since 1989, the Foundation has hosted this annual celebration of leaders and innovators who have a deep commitment to creating a lasting impact...
April 8th, 2026012New Beta Capability Helps Credit Union Teams Turn Performance Data Into Clearer Conversations
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced the release of dashboard-level AI Analysis (beta) in Peer Suite, a new capability designed to help credit union teams interpret performance results more efficiently and center discussions on meaningful insights. The release expands on AI‑powered analysis for individual displays introduced late last year, taking performance interpretation to the next-level.
Dashboard‑level AI Analysis looks across multiple metrics and charts within a Peer Suite dashboard and translates them into a clear,...
April 2nd, 2026010Kathleen Coulombe brings decades of policy experience to the trade association.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America’s Credit Unions today announced Kathleen Coulombe as Chief Advocacy Officer, bringing nearly two decades of experience leading federal policy and advocacy strategies for national organizations.
Coulombe will join America’s Credit Unions beginning April 20, following an extensive national search led by search firm Korn Ferry that attracted a highly competitive pool of candidates from across Washington’s policy and financial services communities.
“Throughout this search we had the opportunity to meet an...
April 1st, 2026018MADISON, Wis.—March 31, 2026—CUES is pleased to announce that Mark Robnett, President/CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union, will assume the role of CUES Board Chair effective April 1, 2026, following the retirement of immediate past Board Chair Richard Romero, who has served the CUES board with distinction for six years.
Robnett was elected to the CUES board in 2020 and appointed Vice Chair in 2023. He brings extensive experience in credit union governance as well as fiscal, strategic, and operations leadership. In his new role, he will guide the board as the organization continues advancing leadership development across the credit union...
April 1st, 2026030North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union was among 181 credit unions nationwide recognized as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards, an annual competition hosted by America's Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council that recognizes excellence in credit union marketing.
SRP received recognition in the following categories:
New Event (Category’s Best winner) – “Walking with Confidence: SRP Shoe Giveaway”
Product or Promotional Video – “Great Stories Start Small”
Brand Awareness – “Spotted Program”
America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council announced the winners...
April 1st, 2026013MADISON, WI — Thirty-six emerging leaders from across North America have been selected to participate in the 2026 CUES Emerge competition. Representing 18 U.S. states and one Canadian province, these rising professionals are stepping into a dynamic leadership experience designed to sharpen strategic thinking and accelerate their impact.
Delivered in partnership with Currency Marketing, the CUES Emerge program offers free, high-impact leadership development through interactive Virtual Classroom sessions and collaborative Mastermind groups. Along the way, participants connect with industry experts and peers, gaining fresh perspectives and...
April 1st, 2026024Venue: Renaissance Tampa International Plaza
4200 Jim Walter Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
April 16-17, 2026!
Tampa, Florida : The 4th Annual Credit Union Data Connect is back and more impactful than ever. This must‑attend credit union conference explores how Data, AI, Marketing, and Analytics drive smarter strategies, building stronger teams, and delivering better member experiences across every department.
CU Data Connect was founded four years ago as an idea by Sankul Seth, a credit union leader with 15 plus years of experience focused on innovative solutions for the credit union industry. The conference was created to do more than talk...
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