August 21st, 2026023MADISON, Wis.—CUES is pleased to announce Ray Lindley, President/CEO, CapEd Credit Union, and Gary Schuette, President/CEO, Oregon State Credit Union, have accepted appointments to serve on its board of directors.
“CUES is strengthened by leaders who bring new ideas, diverse experiences, and a shared commitment to advancing the credit union movement,” said Heather McKissick, CUES CEO. “We are excited to welcome our two new directors and look forward to the insight, energy, and leadership they will contribute as we continue developing the exceptional leaders our industry needs.”
“An effective board benefits from directors who...
August 17th, 2026034Three recipients whose leadership, vision, and impact are shaping the future of the credit union movement will be honored on one epic night in Washington, D.C.
Madison, Wis. – After a highly competitive nomination and selection process, the National Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2027 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards. Three remarkable legacies are receiving one of the credit union movement's highest honors and will be celebrated by credit unions nation-wide at the Foundation’s Gala next year.
The 2027 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards recipients represent the very best of the credit union movement: leaders...
August 17th, 2026028COLUMBUS, Ohio — Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that Jeremiah Kossen, President/CEO of Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) in Lakeland, Florida, was appointed to the Corporate One Board of Directors. Kossen will fill the unexpired term of former Board member Janice Hollar, who retired from the Board in May 2026. His term began July 8, 2026, and will continue through April 2027.
Kossen has served as President/CEO of PEFCU since 2022 and has been a member of the Corporate One Supervisory Committee since May 2025. Before joining PEFCU, he was President/CEO of Town and Country Credit Union in Minot, North...
August 17th, 2026054MADISON, Wis.—CUES and partner Currency Marketing are pleased to announce the Final Five selected to compete for the title of 2026 CUES Emerging Leader.
CUES Emerge is designed to equip rising credit union professionals with the skills, confidence, and visibility to accelerate their careers. Through live and online learning, peer collaboration, and mentorship, participants sharpen their ability to develop and present business cases that advance innovative ideas within their credit unions and communities.
After completing the education phase, participants self-selected into the competition phase by submitting their business case for...
August 7th, 2026030ALPHARETTA, GA – More than 450 credit union executives, emerging leaders, industry partners and retirees gathered for the African-American Credit Union Coalition’s (AACUC) 2026 Annual Conference, a four-day celebration of leadership, service and collaboration that culminated in honoring three distinguished credit union pioneers with the organization’s prestigious Pete Crear Lifetime Achievement Award.
Presented by Conference Title Sponsor Velera, the 2026 conference embraced the theme, “Not Like Us: We’re Bold, Mindful and Brave...The Remix,” building on the momentum of last year’s event while challenging attendees to...
August 6th, 2026031Madison, Wis. Filene Research Institute today announced a new strategic partnership with Money20/20, the world’s leading fintech show and the place where money does business. The partnership creates new opportunities for credit union leaders to engage with the broader financial services ecosystem while bringing credit union perspectives into the conversations shaping the future of money.
The collaboration will begin this fall at Money20/20 through the launch of the Credit Union Pass and exclusive programming designed specifically for credit union executives. It will continue at Filene’s premier annual event, big.bright.minds. 2026,...
August 6th, 2026068LMCU to build new Grand Rapids community branch in partnership with Amplify GR; commits additional $4M to bring its HomeAssist down payment assistance program total to $16 million. Both investments are aimed squarely at expanding financial access and creating pathways to homeownership.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) today announced two significant investments that reflect the credit union’s deepening commitment to financial access, housing equity, and the communities it was founded to serve.
LMCU will build a new full-service branch at 1412 Kalamazoo Ave in Grand Rapids’ Boston Square neighborhood, marking...
July 31st, 2026035Washington, D.C. – The following release is the opinion and analysis of Ibby Dickson, Manager of Federal Advocacy at The League of Credit Unions:
Credit unions have long been recognized as a trusted source of affordable lending, particularly for first-time homebuyers. This reputation reflects their broader mission—to provide accessible financial services that help working Americans pursue their dreams, whether that's buying a home, starting a business, or achieving long-term financial stability.
The recent passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents a significant step toward making homeownership more attainable for...
July 31st, 2026044The Boards for The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates and the MD|DC Credit Union Association have signed a letter of intent to pursue a potential merger. This marks an important step toward combining the strengths of both organizations and delivering greater value to the collective members. If approved, the merger is expected to take effect on January 1, 2027.
The decision follows an extensive strategic review by the MD|DC Credit Union Association Board, which examined the Association’s long-term priorities and the potential benefits a consolidation could provide.
If approved, the combined organization would represent 458...
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