February 17th, 2026057LAKE MARY, Fla. – Today, Addition Financial Credit Union announced two promotions and additions to its senior management team. With these moves, the credit union strengthens the organization’s executive leadership as it continues to grow, expand its footprint, and advance its long-term strategic vision. The appointments reflect Addition Financial’s continued investment in experienced, mission-driven leaders who are helping guide the credit union through its next chapter.
The following individuals hold new roles within the Addition Financial senior management team:
Joe MacLaren, General Counsel
Matt Walsh, Senior Vice...
February 17th, 2026023Graniteville, SC – In a celebration of unity and achievement, Aiken-based nonprofit Umoja Village honored SRP Federal Credit Union board member Louisiana Wright Sanders in the 4th Annual Umoja Village Celebrates Black Excellence wall calendar.
Umoja Village recognized Ms. Wright Sanders alongside fellow honorees at the 2026 Black History Month Community Celebration at the USC Aiken Convocation Center held on Sunday, February 15th. SRP Federal Credit Union served as the presenting sponsor for the event.
The calendar’s 2026 theme, “Community Influencers,” reflects Ms. Wright Sanders’s decades of trailblazing civic and...
February 13th, 2026123Greensboro, N.C.– Vizo Financial’s annual Risk Management Conference is returning to Hershey, Pa., in 2026. Scheduled for April 22-24 at The Hotel Hershey, the event will focus on critical topics such as cybersecurity, compliance and regulations, fraud, artificial intelligence and more. Credit unions are invited to join the Corporate for their biggest risk management event of the year, featuring expert-led education sessions, continuing education credits and ample networking opportunities, along with spa and golf activities.
The conference will include the following sessions and speakers:
The Spy’s Guide to Cybersecurity: When...
February 13th, 2026043February cohort completes the National Credit Union Foundation’s signature Credit Union Development Education program
Tampa, FL – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) has named 47 leaders from across the United States as the first Credit Union Development Educators (CUDEs) of 2026. The group earned their designation after completing the Foundation’s signature Credit Union Development EducationTM(DE) program in February.
Delivered as an immersive week-long in-person experience, the DE program offers a distinctive and transformative learning opportunity. Participants explore the cooperative principles, credit union...
February 12th, 2026028
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to congratulate Assistant Vice President of Contact Center Operations Ruth Fennell for 35 years of service. Ruth currently resides in Niceville.
On Wednesday, Feb. 11, a golf-themed celebratory breakfast was held at the Operations Center to honor Ruth’s milestone anniversary. Friends and coworkers gathered to recognize her dedication and contributions.
To kick off the event, SVP of Branch Operations Bron Ringstad reflected on Ruth’s career by taking attendees “down the Eglin FCU fairway,” symbolizing her decades of commitment and the many roles she’s held at...
February 12th, 2026029PENSACOLA, Fla. — PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) closed 2025 with strong financial performance, thoughtful expansion, and a deepened commitment to the members and communities it serves. The organization plans to build on its recent momentum in 2026 through service enhancements, community investment and continued market growth.
Throughout 2025, PenAir expanded its physical footprint and access points to better meet member demand. The credit union opened a new branch in Crestview that outperformed early expectations typically associated with more established locations. PenAir also began construction on new branches in Panama City Beach and...
February 12th, 2026023
Dallas, TX – ALM First, a strategic partner to over 450 depositories nationwide, closed out its year-long 30th anniversary celebration with the release of its Impact Report this week. A culmination of the past year’s celebration, the report highlights the firm’s measurable impact on the industry in 2025 along with the core values and long-standing commitments that have guided ALM First for the past three decades.
ALM First was founded in February of 1995 and kicked off its 30th year of service celebration in February of 2025. Together with its clients, and through expanding collaborations and partnerships, the firm is...
February 12th, 2026088Credit Union Sees Continued Growth in Capital, Liquidity and Member Impact
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Langley Federal Credit Union today announced continued financial strength and solid performance for the year ended 2025, highlighted by growth in net worth, increased liquidity, strong earnings and expanded member services. Langley FCU closed the year with 402,059 members, over $5.6 billion in assets and a fortified capital position that supports long-term stability and service excellence.
“Langley’s 2025 results reflect our commitment to financial strength, sound risk management and delivering exceptional value to our members and...
February 12th, 2026029CDFI Fund maintains $334 million appropriation for 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – CU Strategic Planning, a leading provider for mission-focused credit unions, expressed gratitude to Congress for maintaining the $334 million appropriation for the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund in the recently passed continuing resolution that ended the brief federal government shutdown.
“It’s good to see that we’re back to a normal funding process for the CDFI Fund,” CU Strategic Planning CXO Mike Beall stated. “This paves the way for continued appropriations success in 2027.”
The appropriation represents a critical victory...
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