January 14th, 2026122Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds is excited to announce the opening of its 2026 Scholarship Program, available to Gulf Winds members pursuing next steps in their education. The program was established in 2007 and has proudly provided students who dream big, work hard, and strive to make a difference in their communities almost $300,000 in academic support.
This year, the scholarship program will offer five (5) renewable scholarships, each valued at varying amounts of up to $10,000.
• The Gulf Winds Foundation Scholarship: Reserved for three incoming higher education students.
• The Rex Burt Trade School Foundation: Reserved for one...
January 14th, 2026131Nearly 150 total connections to the RTP network and/or FedNow Service
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that it successfully completed 71 new connections to the RTP® network or FedNow® Service through its Third-Party Service Provider (TPSP) solution in 2025. Of the 71 new connections, 49 credit unions launched on the RTP network and 22 were connected to the FedNow Service, reinforcing Corporate One’s role as a leading partner for faster payments access across the credit union industry. With nearly 150 total RTP and FedNow connections, representing 117 credit...
January 9th, 2026127MADISON, WI – Applications are now open for the 2026 CUES Emerge leadership development program. Offered in partnership with Currency Marketing, CUES Emerge was designed to equip rising credit union professionals with the skills, confidence, and visibility to accelerate their careers. There is no cost to participate.
“What makes CUES Emerge so special is that it doesn’t just teach leaders new skills; it helps them recognize the power they already have to influence, inspire, and drive meaningful change,” said Heather McKissick, CUES CEO. “Every year, we watch participants step forward with more clarity, confidence, and...
January 9th, 2026140Birmingham, Ala. – The Southern Energy Credit Union Foundation announced and delivered $15,000 donations to six charitable organizations. The recent donations, totaling $90,000, were part of the Foundation’s 2025 distribution of funds in support of its mission to amplify the efforts of nonprofits and community organizations working to improve lives.
Check presentations took place at Southern Energy Credit Union’s Annual Christmas Party on December 9, 2025. The recipient organizations included:
Children’s Policy Council of Shelby County, Inc.
Christ Health Center
Family Connection Inc.
Habitat for Humanity Greater...
January 9th, 2026161Richmond, Virginia – Dominion Energy Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Niki White, CPA as the credit union’s new Chief Financial Officer.
White brings more than two decades of experience in finance, risk management, and strategic leadership across banks, credit unions, and financial technology organizations. Her background includes extensive work with capital planning, ALCO, enterprise risk management, financial reporting, and board-level communication.
“Niki’s skills will be invaluable as we continue advancing our financial resilience and member service,” said Afua Essandoh, President and CEO for Dominion...
January 9th, 2026142LAKE MARY, Fla. – Addition Financial Credit Union has once again earned national recognition as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions, an honor presented annually by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This marks the third consecutive year that the Lake Mary-based credit union has received the distinction, underscoring its commitment to member satisfaction, community impact, and financial strength.
The 2026 ranking, which evaluated more than 9,000 financial institutions across the United States, draws on extensive customer surveys, social-media sentiment analysis, and independent financial performance data.
“Being...
January 9th, 2026119Dallas, Texas – ALM First Executive Benefits, LLC, a subsidiary of ALM First that offers unbiased plan design, expert consulting, plan audits, and seamless administration and plan servicing, recently welcomed two new team members. Cameron Kasteler will serve as Director, Executive Benefits and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler will serve as Executive Benefits Coordinator as the growing subsidiary continues expanding its professional team.
“To keep pace with increasing demand from forward-thinking depositories seeking tailored executive benefits solutions, we’re adding dedicated and experienced individuals to serve more of the industry,”...
January 9th, 2026036Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates, a leading provider in performance measurement, leadership development, strategic advisory, and community development for credit unions, is excited to announce the acquisition of Quantum Governance, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in governance and strategy.
The collaboration unites Callahan’s market-leading capabilities with Quantum Governance’s proven governance and strategy expertise. Together, the organizations will deliver enhanced services designed to strengthen leadership, improve governance, and foster innovation across the credit union...
January 7th, 2026025JACKSONVILLE, FL - VyStar Credit Union has once again earned national recognition as a premier workplace for technology professionals, securing a top five ranking on Foundry’s Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT list. This marks VyStar’s sixth consecutive year on the list, reflecting a sustained commitment to innovation, employee growth, and meaningful impact for the members and communities VyStar serves.
At VyStar, technology is not an end in itself, but a critical enabler of exceptional member experience. VyStar’s IT team plays a vital role in supporting the credit union’s continued growth and scalability, leveraging...
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