November 4th, 2025013
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Eglin Member Service Supervisor Gerta Hardy has been selected as the 5-Star Performer for the Third Quarter of 2025. Gerta has been employed with the Credit Union since February 2014 and currently resides in Crestview. 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.
Gerta was nominated by a colleague who highlighted her exceptional leadership, resilience and commitment to...
November 3rd, 2025035Kennesaw, GA — Credit Union of Georgia is proud to announce the successful completion of a major core system upgrade, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering exceptional service and innovative financial solutions to its members.
The conversion to a new core banking platform was finalized on July 7, following months of planning, testing, and member communication. This upgrade enhances the credit union’s ability to serve its growing membership with improved efficiency, security, and flexibility.
“We’re excited to bring our members a more modern and responsive banking experience,” said Brian Albrecth, CEO...
November 3rd, 2025022ēCO Credit Union Marks 16 Years of Support for Children’s of Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids) is a collaborative network of credit unions that support nonprofit children's hospitals across the United States. For the sixteenth consecutive year, ēCO Credit Union has rallied its members and community through its annual Change for Children’s campaign in support of Children’s of Alabama, helping build a stronger, brighter future for children, families, and communities across Alabama.
From September 8 through October 17, ēCO Credit Union raised $41,927 to benefit Children’s of Alabama. Donations...
November 3rd, 2025097Gaurav Bhatia Succeeds Tom Ryan, Who is Retiring
Newport News, VA. - Langley Federal Credit Union (Langley) today announced that its Board of Directors has selected Gaurav Bhatia as President/Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Bhatia succeeds Tom Ryan, who is retiring after 13 successful years leading Langley.
“Mr. Gaurav Bhatia was selected from an outstanding pool of candidates for his visionary leadership, strategic acumen, and unwavering commitment to member-centric growth,” said Dr. Audrey Douglas-Cooke, Chair of Langley’s Board of Directors. “We are confident that under his leadership, Langley will continue to thrive, innovate,...
October 30th, 2025033Dallas, TX – ALM First has announced its schedule of industry-leading, in-person events for 2026. Those interested in attending are encouraged to mark their calendars, follow ALM First on LinkedIn and visit www.almfirst.com/events for more details, including registration information as it becomes available.
ALM First’s 2026 Financial Institute - March 22-25, 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas. This must-attend, three-day event was designed to equip financial professionals with the tools, techniques, and strategies needed to confidently manage asset liability management (ALM) and balance sheet complexities in today’s...
October 30th, 2025017
Naperville, Ill. – Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union is honored to be a recipient of the 2025 Kim Bannan Eternal Flame Award. The award, named after California’s Credit Unions’ late vice president of credit union development and research and information, recognizes efforts that contribute to the success and future of Shapiro Group credit unions.
The award highlights the vital role Alloya plays in helping smaller credit unions thrive by offering knowledgeable, dependable and member-focused services tailored to their unique needs. Through its cooperative model, Alloya provides access to expert guidance, cutting-edge technology...
October 30th, 2025013Turning Everyday Moments into Extraordinary Impact
JACKSONVILLE, FL - Thousands of people across Florida and Georgia came together to celebrate community and giving during VyStar’s award-winning Good is everywhere initiative. The month-long initiative honored VyStar’s members and partners while amplifying its purpose to Do Good in the communities it calls home.
As part of the celebration, VyStar thanked members for their loyalty by offering free experiences at local attractions including museums, science centers, sporting and music events. It also highlighted VyStar’s deep commitment to community by empowering employees to...
October 30th, 2025026Roanoke, VA — Freedom First Credit Union would like to announce the retirement of Paul Phillips, President and CEO. After 25 years of dedicated service, Phillips plans to retire effective December 31, 2026.
Under Phillips’ leadership, Freedom First has grown stronger, expanded to serve new markets, and continued to put our members and the communities we serve at the forefront of everything we do.
“We’re grateful for Paul’s impactful leadership, vision, and the strong foundation he’s built for the future,” said David Lowen, Chair of the Freedom First Board of Directors. “Paul’s dedication to serve our members and the...
October 28th, 2025014Naperville, Ill. – Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union was honored to be a recipient of the 2025 Auto Finance Excellence Award, presented by Auto Finance News, the automobile industry’s leading information resource, during the 21st Annual Auto Finance Excellence Awards at the Auto Finance Summit 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 16, 2025. These awards honor individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership in advancing the auto finance industry and its community.
“This year’s honorees demonstrate the ingenuity and leadership driving the future of auto finance,” said JJ Hornblass,...
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