March 6th, 202505America’s Credit Unions Chief Economist/Vice President of Research and Policy Analysis Mike Schenk announced he will retire after more than 35 years in the financial services industry, effective April 1. As part of the credit union movement since 1992, Schenk is a renowned expert on the credit union difference and its public policy impacts.
"After over three decades dedicating to strength in the credit union movement – our friend and colleague Mike Schenk is retiring, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of leadership, insight, and advocacy,” said America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Jim Nussle. “Mike’s expertise has shaped...
March 6th, 2025010Solution boosts funding speed and efficiency, making car-buying more convenient.
Irvine, Calif., — Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced the expansion of its streamlined indirect auto financing solutions with eContracting for CUDL to help credit unions digitize the contract process for indirect auto financing. EContracting for CUDL is offered via the CUDL platform, where dealers connect with credit unions for auto financing options, and it enhances the current efficiencies found within the SmartFund solution. It also integrates to the credit union’s Loan Origination System, such as arc...
March 6th, 202505WASHINGTON, D.C. – America’s Credit Unions President and CEO Jim Nussle along with Councils Executive Committee Chair Buddy Bennett presented Debbie Smith, CEO of Georgia United Credit Union and founder of Georgia United Foundation in Duluth, Ga., with the Councils’ 2025 Greg Inman Servant Leadership Award. Smith received the recognition during the Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C., Tuesday.
“I have witnessed Debbie’s servant leadership firsthand, and she truly exemplifies the credit union movement’s ‘people helping people’ mission,” said America’s Credit Unions President and CEO Jim Nussle. “She...
March 6th, 202505Washington, D.C., — Today, Credit Union House hosted a groundbreaking event, publicly launching a transformative modernization project that will redefine the credit union movement’s presence on Capitol Hill. Attendees were given an exclusive virtual look at the vision for the revitalized space, which will serve as a hub for advocacy, collaboration, and innovation.
Since its establishment in 2001, Credit Union House has been a cornerstone of credit union advocacy, and a home base where industry leaders unite, policies take shape, and the impact of the movement is amplified. Now, more than two decades later, this vital space is undergoing...
March 6th, 202506WASHINGTON, D.C. – At America’s Credit Unions premiere advocacy event, Governmental Affairs Conference, Board Chair Patrick Pierce, President and CEO of City & County Credit Union, announced the organization’s $2 million investment to modernize Credit Union House in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The modernization project is intended to re-establish the well-known entity as a gathering place for the credit union industry, constituents, and Members of Congress and support advocacy efforts. In addition to the investment, America’s Credit Unions now has a voting seat on the Credit Union House Board of...
March 4th, 2025028WASHINGTON, D.C. – At America’s Credit Unions premiere event, Governmental Affairs Conference, Chief Advocacy Officer Carrie Hunt is proud to announce the formation of a new Grassroots Taskforce dedicated to protecting, empowering, and advancing credit union priorities by mobilizing advocacy ambassadors across the country.
The taskforce is comprised of members of the America’s Credit Unions’ Advocacy Policy Committee who are passionate about the power of grassroots influence in Washington. Taskforce members will engage with their peers and advise the committee on grassroots campaigns, including but not limited to “Don’t Tax...
March 4th, 2025013WASHINGTON, D.C. – At America’s Credit Unions premiere advocacy event, Governmental Affairs Conference, NCUA Chairman Kyle Hauptman announced from the main stage that the NCUA Call Report Data on overdraft will now be confidential.
“Credit unions offer overdraft programs in safe, clearly disclosed terms to members who may need help to make ends meet, but having this data publicly accessible could lead to consequential misunderstandings. America’s Credit Unions thanks Chairman Hauptman for hearing the concerns of credit unions and moving to protect institutions from reputational harm,” said America’s Credit Unions...
March 4th, 2025011WASHINGTON, DC – Credit Union House held its 23rd Annual Meeting of Members on Sunday, March 2 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. During the meeting, an election was held to name directors to the board. Two board directors, who were appointed to their positions last year, were elected to the Credit Union House board: Samantha Beeler, president of The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates and Caroline Williard, president/CEO of the Cornerstone League.
"It is an honor to serve on the Credit Union House Board of Directors, especially as we embark on an exciting modernization effort that will transform Credit Union House into a dynamic,...
March 4th, 202509WASHINGTON, DC – Twenty credit union champions were inducted into the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders in honor of their significant contributions to the credit union industry. The ceremony took place at the Marriott Marquis on Sunday, March 2. Members of the Hall of Leaders are exceptional individuals that have dedicated their lives to perpetuating the credit union mission and philosophy.
“These leaders exemplify the spirit of the Credit Union Movement, setting the gold standard in member service, strengthening the credit union community and championing advocacy to protect the not-for-profit, cooperative financial services model....
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