March 4th, 202506Washington DC – Keith Sias, senior vice president, government affairs of the Illinois Credit Union League, was recognized with the 2025 Eugene H. Farley League Leadership Award by the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) on Saturday evening.
This prestigious award honors a credit union league/association professional who has demonstrated visionary leadership at the state and national levels. This includes delivering superior results organizationally and financially, developing services and programs for credit unions, and focusing on cooperation within the credit union system. It also represents personal values and...
March 4th, 2025013Washington DC– Fred Robinson, president and CEO of the Tennessee Credit Union League, was recognized with the 2025 Eugene H. Farley League Leadership Award by the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) on Saturday evening.
This prestigious award honors a credit union league/association president who has demonstrated visionary leadership at the state and national levels. This includes delivering superior results organizationally and financially, developing services and programs for credit unions, and focusing on cooperation within the credit union system. It also represents personal values and commitment to purpose and...
February 6th, 2025017Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner for more than 300 financial institutions nationwide offering commission-free, fee-based advice, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The firm began its operations on February 2, 1995, and ALM First founder, Emily Hollis, continues to serve as its CEO.
“A lot has changed over the years but our core principle of putting our clients’ best interests first remains,” said Emily Hollis, CFA, CEO of ALM First. “Through multiple economic cycles, industry changes, and financial crises, our commitment to providing sound, strategic advice has never wavered. By listening to our clients and...
January 29th, 2025013COLUMBUS, Ohio — Corporate One Federal Credit Union is excited to announce CU Forward: Sharing Knowledge, Shaping Success, a dynamic half-day virtual conference for credit union leaders and professionals, taking place online on February 26, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST.
“CU Forward is an exceptional opportunity for credit union professionals to come together, explore innovative ideas, and gain the insights needed to drive success,” said Christine Mayes, EVP, Chief Member Engagement Officer. “This complimentary virtual conference brings together the top experts on today’s hottest topics, creating an invaluable opportunity...
January 16th, 202506Madison, Wis. – Filene Research Institute officially launched its newest Center of Excellence for Design for Digita this month. The Center is led by Dr. Gerald C. (Jerry) Kane, Professor and the C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry Chair in Business Administration at the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia.
Research from the Center for Design for Digital is aimed at tackling the complex and evolving digital landscape to help credit unions drive growth through better, more efficient processes internally and better, more engaging experiences for both their members and their employees. Dr. Kane brings a wealth of knowledge...
October 25th, 2024444ARLINGTON, VA – The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) announced the election and appointment of new officers and directors to its Regulator Board and Credit Union Advisory Council during the 2024 State System Summit (S3) Annual Meeting. These appointments reflect NASCUS’s ongoing commitment to leadership excellence and innovation within the state-chartered credit union system.
2024-2025 NASCUS Regulator Board Officers:
• Chair: Katie Averill (Iowa)
• Vice Chair: Amy Hunter (Washington)
• Secretary/Treasurer: Denice Schultheiss (Michigan)
• Immediate Past Chair: Janet Powell (Oregon)
•...
July 1st, 202418100WASHINGTON, DC – Two new board directors were recently appointed to the Credit Union House (CU House) board: Samantha Beeler, president of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) and Caroline Williard, president/CEO of the Cornerstone League. Their terms will expire at the next Credit Union House annual meeting in March 2025.
“We deeply appreciate Caroline and Samantha’s commitment to serve on the Credit Union House Board,” said CU House Board Chair and GoWest President/CEO Troy Stang. “They join us at an exciting time as we reimagine how this space tells our story in the new public policy environment. This Board will...
February 6th, 202424189Washington DC (February 6, 2024) - Austin DeBey is joining the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) in a newly developed position, Director of Advocacy, effective February 12th.
DeBey is currently the Vice President of Advocacy Operations and Legislative Affairs at the GoWest Credit Union Association. Austin has a proven 19-year track record of providing strategic leadership, coordinating projects, and leveraging the collective strength of credit unions working for single-state and multi-state leagues.
AACUL President Brad Miller shared, “Austin is experienced in developing and implementing advocacy strategies at both...
April 10th, 202327309Washington, DC – Today, Vice President Kamala Harris and Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) has awarded over $1.73 billion in grants to 603 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) across the country through the CDFI Equitable Recovery Program (CDFI ERP). These funds will strengthen the ability of CDFIs to help low- and moderate-income communities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and invest in long-term prosperity.
Authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Pub. L. 116-260) to...
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