July 3rd, 2025116Naperville, Ill. – Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union announced today that Jim Schneck has been named Senior Vice President of Payments. In this role, he will oversee Alloya’s Payments business.
Schneck joined the corporate in 2018, overseeing the strategic planning process as Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer. He was also responsible for Alloya’s payments business growth and innovation efforts, assessing changing technology and industry dynamics to determine the most advantageous growth pathways for members and Alloya. His background includes serving clients as a member of financial and consulting firms such as McKinsey &...
July 3rd, 2025015DULUTH, GA — Georgia United Credit Union is proud to announce the election of its 2025 Board of Directors Officers, a distinguished group of leaders whose service and experience will guide the organization through its next chapter of strategic growth, community impact and member-centered excellence.
Tom Dickson has been re-elected Board Chairman. Mr. Dickson is the Mayor of Varnell, Georgia, and brings a distinguished background in education and public service to the role. He previously served as a teacher, principal and superintendent of Whitfield County Schools and was elected Representative of Georgia’s 6th House District. A...
July 3rd, 2025013BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst is proud to announce the appointment of Robin Moore as Senior Vice President of Retail Operations and Process Management, effective July 1, 2025. This promotion reflects her enduring commitment to excellence and her vital role in leading the credit union forward.
Moore brings an impressive 40 years of service to this expanded role, having grown with AmFirst from her beginnings as a part-time student to her most recent position as Vice President of Process Management.
“The Credit Union’s motto, ‘People Helping People,’ resonates with me,” said Moore. “This doesn’t just relate to direct member...
July 3rd, 2025012Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Russ Cronin to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Since joining the organization as senior vice president of financial strategy & accounting earlier this year, Russ has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, strategic vision, and deep financial expertise.
“In the short time Russ has been with Chartway, his financial acumen and strategic thinking have been instrumental in supporting Chartway’s growth,” said Brian Schools, president & CEO of Chartway. “His leadership makes him the right person to serve as our CFO as we continue to...
July 3rd, 2025014LAKE MARY, Fla. — Addition Financial Credit Union has earned the Top Workplaces Award, presented by USA TODAY and Energage. This recognition is based on employee feedback and honors organizations with exceptional, people-first cultures.
Top Workplaces winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a professional environment that values employee listening and engagement. The confidential survey conducted by Energage, the HR research and technology company behind the Top Workplaces program since 2006, determines the winners by soliciting authentic employee feedback.
“We are incredibly honored to be named as a USA TODAY Top...
July 1st, 2025012Athens, GA – One of the primary purposes of Southeast Management School is to prepare each student for a successful career of leadership in the credit union movement. To help accomplish this purpose and as a prerequisite for graduation from the three-year program, students take part in a range of individual and group projects that deepen their understanding of their credit union, the communities they serve, and the industry as a whole.
Outstanding achievements in these areas are recognized through a few annual awards, including Year 2 Project Best and Excellence Awards, Year 3 Project Best and Excellence Awards, CU Financial Simulation...
July 1st, 2025015(Athens, GA) – The Southeastern Regional Credit Union School (SRCUS) is pleased to announce that 41 distinguished credit union executives graduated on June 20 from Southeast Management School after successful completion of the three-year program on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia.
This year’s program also marked a milestone: the first graduating class to earn the Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE) designation, powered by America’s Credit Unions. Following formal approval in June 2024, SRCUS integrated CCUE testing requirements into the curriculum—beginning with first-year students, while offering a...
July 1st, 202506(Athens, GA) – Southeastern Regional Credit Union School (SRCUS) is pleased to announce that Kristen Shambro of Centric Federal Credit Union (based in West Monroe, LA) has been awarded the 2025 Hugh Watson Award. Selected by vote of her classmates, Shambro accepted the award on June 20 during this year’s session of the Southeast Management School in Athens, GA. The award recognizes the exceptional contributions she has made to the class over the course of the three-year program and her outstanding leadership skills.
Shambro currently serves as assistant vice president of operations at Centric Federal Credit Union. Since joining the...
July 1st, 202504(Athens, GA) – Southeastern Regional Credit Union School (SRCUS) announces Chris Jones as the recipient of the 2025 Tom McWilliams Service to SRCUS Award. The award, named in honor of the late Tom McWilliams, recognizes a student that exemplifies empathetic leadership, inclusiveness of others and appreciation for their perspectives, excellent communication and listening skills, and a commitment to service and willingness to participate. A recipient is determined following recommendations submitted by current SRCUS students and staff.
Jones, operations manager for BayPort Credit Union in Newport News, Va., accepted the award on June 20...
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