October 22nd, 2026116MADISON, Wis. – Credit unions continue to invest in talent, leadership development, and succession planning, according to the 2026 CUES Compensation Survey Executive Summary.
More than 300 credit unions participated in the 2026 CUES Compensation Survey. The survey highlights trends in executive compensation, governance, workforce planning, and emerging leadership roles across the credit union industry.
Among the key findings:
Compensation Growth Continues: Executive compensation increased approximately 4% year over year, outpacing inflation and reflecting the continued strength of the credit union industry. Variable pay also...
October 22nd, 2026017PENSACOLA, Fla. — Fercillia Williams has been announced as the collections manager and Raymond Gideons as the mortgage manager for Loyalty Credit Union.
“We are excited to welcome Fercillia and Raymond to our team,” said Park Broome, Loyalty president and CEO. “Their experience and leadership will prove invaluable as our credit union takes its next steps to grow and enhance service to members.”
Williams is responsible for the oversight of the collections department, ensuring the quality and efficiency of delinquency management, credit risk assessment, and debt recovery processes.
She previously worked as a client success...
October 22nd, 2026017Industry and fintech leader brings innovative approach to partnerships, growth and engagement
Madison, Wis. – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) announced today that Emily Leach has joined the organization as Vice President, Head of Partnerships & Fundraising.
In this role, Leach will lead efforts to cultivate strategic partnerships and engage organizations that share a commitment to improving financial well-being with and through credit unions. Working across the industry, she will cultivate partnerships and create opportunities that advance the Foundation's mission and strengthen the collective impact of...
October 21st, 2026036Move into Treasure Coast markets follows credit union's transition to a state charter and sets the stage for future branch expansion
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Velocity Community Credit Union, a Palm Beach Gardens-based financial institution, has expanded its field of membership into Martin and St. Lucie counties, extending its reach into two fast-growing Treasure Coast markets.
The expansion follows Velocity Community’s recent transition from a federally chartered to a state-chartered credit union, a move that provides greater flexibility to grow its geographic footprint and membership.
The credit union, which was formed over six...
October 21st, 2026030Legacies of Service. A Future of Opportunity.
PENSACOLA, Florida and ANNISTON, Alabama– PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) and Fort McClellan Credit Union (FMCU) have announced plans to merge. The proposed partnership brings together two member-owned credit unions with nearly 165 years of combined service. These credit unions share a commitment to helping people improve their financial well-being, strengthening communities, and delivering exceptional service.
Subject to regulatory approval and a vote of eligible Fort McClellan members, the combined organization will serve more than 155,000 members through 22 locations and growing across...
October 21st, 2026018New location deepens VyStar’s investment in one of South Georgia’s growing communities.
POOLER, GA – As Pooler continues to grow as a destination for families and businesses, VyStar Credit Union is expanding access to financial services with the opening of its newest branch at 2131 Pooler Parkway. VyStar leaders, employees, community partners and local officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate the new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new location marks VyStar’s second full-service branch in Chatham County and strengthens the credit union’s commitment to serving the greater Savannah region.
Through its newest branch,...
October 21st, 2026019Appointments bring deep expertise from the Tampa Bay credit union community
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today three committee appointments: Jessica Stevenson, president and CEO of Trax Credit Union, to its Supervisory Committee; and Ben Lemoine, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Suncoast Credit Union, and Denelle Miller, president and CEO of FiCare Federal Credit Union, to its Enterprise Risk Management Committee. The appointments add leadership expertise from three Florida-based credit unions and reinforce Corporate One’s commitment to strong governance, effective risk oversight and...
October 21st, 202608North Augusta, SC – More than 610 vehicles lined up at SRP Federal Credit Union’s Administrative Campus on Saturday, October 17 for Shred Fest, a community event hosted by SRP for secure document disposal.
With the support of two mobile shred trucks provided by Augusta Data Storage, Shred Fest securely collected, processed, and destroyed 17,420 pounds of confidential documents, personal records, unsolicited mail, and other sensitive paperwork, helping community members protect themselves against identity theft while promoting responsible recycling.
SRP employees, known internally as ambassadors, from across branches and departments...
October 21st, 2026014Members, employees and community partners help provide over 17,000 meals, contribute over 6,000 volunteer hours and bring free experiences to communities across Florida and Georgia
JACKSONVILLE, FL – VyStar Credit Union brought members, employees and community partners together Sept. 9-26 for its fifth annual Good is everywhere celebration, supporting local needs and connecting people through shared experiences across Florida and Georgia. The collective effort began with an invitation to help neighbors facing hunger and a food drive that collected enough donated food to provide 17,896 meals.
Members and their neighbors enjoyed 21,137...
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