March 3rd, 202509Allendale, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union marked a significant milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming branch in Allendale, SC. The new location, expected to be completed by winter 2025, will expand SRP’s presence in Allendale County, providing a welcoming and accessible space for individuals, families, and businesses seeking financial services.
“Today, we are not just breaking ground on a new building,” said Eric Jenkins, CEO of SRP Federal Credit Union, during the ceremony. “We’re laying the foundation for stronger financial futures and enhanced opportunities for all members of this community.”
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TAMPA, FLA. — Suncoast Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Kunberger as the new Executive Director of Foundations. In this role, Kunberger will oversee the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation, furthering the credit union’s mission of enriching lives and serving communities.
Kunberger brings nearly two decades of experience with Suncoast Credit Union, where he has held a variety of roles since joining the organization in 2007. His journey began as a Financial Counselor, followed by positions as Service Center Manager and most recently, Director of Service Center Operations.
“Jeff brings an...
March 3rd, 2025021TUSCALOOSA, AL – The Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation, committed to helping individuals achieve their financial goals, is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 Aspire Foundation Scholarships. These scholarships aim to support Alabama ONE members in their pursuit of higher education, reinforcing our commitment to growth, innovation, and community support.
“We believe education is a powerful catalyst for personal and professional development. The Aspire Foundation Scholarships are designed to elevate our members' aspirations and provide financial assistance to support them though their desires to pursue higher education," said...
February 28th, 202508NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union reinforced its commitment to community support in 2024, contributing more than $1 million in donations and dedicating thousands of volunteer hours across its 10-county service area in Georgia and South Carolina.
“At SRP Federal Credit Union, we exist to make the people we serve and the communities we serve better,” said Eric Jenkins, CEO of SRP Federal Credit Union. “We take great pride in our role as a community partner. We are honored to support organizations that make an impact in the lives of our members and neighbors.”
In 2024, SRP team members actively participated in 484...
February 28th, 2025014WEST CHESTER, Pa., —Mole Street, a leading technology consultancy, and Datava, an AI-powered data activation platform built for credit unions, are proud to announce a strategic partnership designed to provide enhanced services to their clients, particularly within the credit union industry.
This partnership addresses a critical challenge many credit unions face—leveraging vast amounts of member and operational data to drive measurable business growth. While Datava’s platform transforms scattered credit data into a single, unified AI-driven ecosystem, many organizations struggle with aligning their teams and business processes to...
February 28th, 2025021The program’s 21st wave welcomes the next generation of leaders.
Madison, Wis. – Filene Research Institute is proud to welcome 23 of the credit union industry's brightest minds into Wave 21 of the i3 program—an elite, two-year innovation leadership experience designed to develop the next generation of changemakers.
Since its inception, Filene’s i3 program has equipped top credit union professionals with the mindset, tools, and network needed to drive meaningful innovation in the industry. The newest cohort will tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing credit unions today, collaborating to design, test, and scale...
February 28th, 2025012CUSO expands market share and launches 2025 with more credit union partners and new solutions.
Irvine, Calif.,—Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, closed 2024 with $53 billion in funding and serving two million members. As a result, the company’s market share among $1 billion credit unions has grown to more than 55%. Today, the company supports 1,100 credit unions of all sizes, representing more than 66 million members and nearly 20,000 auto dealers. Origence continues its momentum into 2025, introducing new efficiencies that will facilitate credit union loan growth and strengthen dealer...
February 28th, 202509Fort Myers, FL – Lake Michigan Credit Union (“LMCU”) is proud to announce Dharmesh Patel’s promotion to Vice President Commercial Lender for the Southwest Florida region.
Patel has nearly twenty years of experience in the banking industry and has worked in a number of commercial and retail roles at the credit union. In his new position, the Fort Myers-based Patel will help connect area businesses with commercial loan products to expand their operations.
LMCU's Senior Vice President Commercial Lending Manager, Greg Barr, feels Patel’s long history at LMCU makes him a great fit for this role.
“Dharmesh fully embodies the...
February 26th, 2025070DULUTH, GA – This week, members of Big Bethel Church A.M.E Federal Credit Union voted to merge with Georgia United Credit Union. This significant merger ensures that Big Bethel members will now have access to a broader range of financial products and services.
Linda Williams, Board Chair of Big Bethel Federal Credit Union, stated, "This merger represents an important step forward in ensuring that Big Bethel members have access to the very best in financial products and services. As the landscape for small credit unions becomes more complex, it is crucial to adapt and grow to meet the changing needs of our members. With Georgia United,...
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