April 21st, 2025011Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway is pleased to welcome Russ Cronin, who has joined the credit union as its new senior vice president of financial strategy & accounting. Russ is an experienced finance executive with an impressive track record in strategic planning, regulatory leadership, and aligning financial operations with long-term strategy for both credit unions and commercial banks.
As a senior leader on the finance team, Cronin will play a critical role in shaping and executing the credit union’s financial strategy. He will oversee finance and accounting functions, providing strategic direction that ensures financial stability,...
April 21st, 2025023PENSACOLA, FL – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is pleased to announce the addition of two accomplished professionals to its leadership team. Todd Potter has joined as Vice President of Mortgage, while Jennifer Stone has been appointed as Head of Audit. Their expertise and leadership will further strengthen PenAir’s commitment to enhancing the financial well-being of its members.
With over 32 years in the mortgage industry, Todd Potter has led mortgage teams in both retail and third-party lending, driving growth and improving the home financing experience. A Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) and advocate for homeownership, Todd brings...
April 21st, 2025010A more strategic approach to loan origination is helping credit unions be more nimble and efficient, allowing them to scale operations for growth without ramping up overhead and hiring. These credit unions increasingly choose business process outsourcing to bring expertise and open the door to options that the credit union could not pursue alone.
The growth initiative
A goal of aggressive growth drove Alliant Credit Union to look for a partner that offered more than a one-size-fits-all approach. The Chicago-based credit union with more than 875,000 members and $20 billion in assets, needed to scale quickly to serve a growing member...
April 21st, 2025010Irvine, CA, – Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announces global consumer trends expert and former Chief Futurist at Ford Motor Company, Sheryl Connelly, as a keynote speaker for its Lending Tech Live ’25 conference, scheduled for June 16-18, 2025, at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tenn.
As chief futurist at Ford Motor Company for 27 years, Connelly helped Ford anticipate disruptions and build resilience into business strategies by recognizing signals of change and delivering unique consumer insights. Her work has informed capital allocation and product development, and her thought leadership has...
April 17th, 202509NEWPORT NEWS, Va., – BayPort Credit Union is pleased to announce that Jonathan Harrell has been appointed Chief Information Officer. In this role, Harrell will oversee BayPort’s IT strategy, ensuring its technology infrastructure supports the credit union’s goals and drives innovation.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jonathan to our team. His passion for technology and his innovative approach to problem solving and efficiency make him the perfect fit to lead us into BayPort's next chapter of growth and success,” said Jim Mears, President/Chief Executive Officer.
Harrell’s appointment to Chief Information Officer follows the recent...
April 17th, 2025019Dallas, TX – ALM First, a strategic partner for more than 300 financial institutions nationwide offering commission-free, fee-based advice and celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, has launched an all-new Loan Transaction Marketplace to assist financial professionals as they explore buying and selling loans.
Through ALM First’s Loan Transaction Marketplace, financial professionals can get a quick snapshot of the current loan transaction landscape and an in-depth look into pools of interest. Registering to use the Loan Transaction Marketplace is FREE and provides a variety of data on pools currently available for sale, including...
April 14th, 2025010Robins Financial announces April Mouton Beal as the new Vice President of Community Engagement & Marketing.
In this new role, Mouton Beal will cultivate partnerships with local organizations, design impactful engagement opportunities, oversee marketing efforts, and drive measurable growth in community support and brand recognition while ensuring alignment with the mission and goals of Robins Financial.
“I am excited to welcome April to the Robins Financial Credit Union team," said Amy Etheridge, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Transformation. "Her extensive experience and proven track record in community engagement will...
April 9th, 202506AUSTIN, TX. — AmFirst was among 180 credit unions nationwide named winners of the prestigious Diamond Award, the Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual competition for marketing excellence.
AmFirst received Diamond Awards in the following categories:
• Social Media: 12 Days of Giveaways campaign
• Brand Awareness: KidsFirst campaign
• Out of Home: Jacksonville State University partnership
• Community Partnerships & Relations, Endorsements, or NIL Efforts: Jacksonville State University partnership
• Email – Single or Series: Rewards Points email
• Ongoing Event: Better Basics Birmingham partnership
The...
April 9th, 2025013Dallas, TX – Registration is now open for ALM First’s 2025 Derivatives Symposium—a premier in-person mini-conference designed for treasury and risk professionals to deepen their understanding of derivatives programs and explore cutting-edge strategies for managing interest rate risk and enhancing financial performance.
The event will be held June 16 – 17, 2025 at the Hotel Vin in Grapevine, Texas, conveniently located just minutes from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) airport.
“The Derivatives Symposium was designed to deliver professional education in a timely and highly actionable manner,” says Alec Hollis, CFA,...
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