January 15th, 2026016Warner Robins, Ga. - Robins Financial Credit Union is saddened to announce the passing of Edward “Buck” Levins, former President and CEO. Levins passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born January 1, 1942, in Montezuma, Georgia, Levins’ life was marked by dedication, leadership, and service. He committed 40 years of his career to Robins Financial Credit Union, where he played a significant role in the organization’s growth and long-term stability.
During his tenure, Levins was a strong advocate for the credit union movement at both the state and national levels. He played an instrumental role...
January 15th, 202605Dallas, Texas – Early-bird registration ends January 30, 2026 for ALM First’s 2026 Financial Institute. This must-attend, three-day event was designed to equip financial professionals with the tools and strategies needed to confidently manage asset liability management (ALM) and balance sheet complexities in today’s fast-paced financial environment.
The industry-leading workshop will be held at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas from March 22-25, 2026. Financial analysts, ALCO members, C-suite leaders, board directors, and everyone else involved in managing or monitoring their financial institution’s balance sheet are invited to...
January 14th, 2026013Franklin, VA — Bronco Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Kelsey Moore to Chief Lending Officer (CLO). Moore will assume the role following the retirement of Pam Lease, who served Bronco Federal Credit Union for 28 years with dedication and leadership.
Moore has been with Bronco for 10 years, serving in a variety of roles of increasing responsibility throughout the credit union. Most recently, she served as Lending Manager, where she helped lead day-to-day lending operations and was pivotal in the credit union’s 25% loan growth in 2025—the second-strongest year of loan growth in the past 20 years. Supporting...
January 14th, 2026021TAMPA, FL — PowerNet CU, Florida’s largest labor-based credit union, is proud to announce Rob Picard as its new Chief Executive Officer, replacing retiring CEO Don Prue after more than 20 years of distinguished service. Don will remain as President until the end of the year to help ensure a smooth leadership transition and ongoing stability for our members. Picard brings over twenty years of financial industry experience in strategic leadership, growth management, and mission-driven service to labor communities.
“We are thrilled to welcome Rob as our next CEO,” said Shawn McDonnell, Board Chair of PowerNet Credit Union. “His...
January 14th, 2026010Tallahassee, Fla. - For Tallahassee breast cancer survivor Chelisa Huse, trusting her instincts made all the difference.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of 2024, just weeks after her 45th birthday, Huse began treatment at the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) Cancer Center.
“I’m a good example of: if something feels off, go get checked,” Huse said in a recent interview with First Commerce Credit Union, sponsor of the #FlamingoChallenge breast cancer fundraiser. “The support at the TMH Cancer Center was amazing.”
Huse’s story reflects the impact of the annual #FlamingoChallenge, led by First Commerce in...
January 14th, 2026014Pensacola, 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, 2026113Nearly 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, 2026014MADISON, 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, 2026022Birmingham, 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...
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