October 8th, 2025052Birmingham, AL — October 8, 2025 — Southern Energy Credit Union is pleased to announce that Andy Rush has officially assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer as of October 1, 2025, following his appointment earlier this year. This planned transition marks a new chapter in the Credit Union’s leadership, as Rush succeeds Derrick Ragland, who led the Credit Union with distinction from 2016 through September 2025.
Andy brings 23 years of experience within Southern Energy Credit Union, serving in key roles across operations, accounting, and strategic planning. As Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since 2016, he...
October 7th, 2025032Marni Cooper and Natalie Sigmon, two Blue Eagle Credit Union team members, were nominated for their volunteer efforts to receive a donation to their charity of choice. The credit union’s statement and eDocs vendor, Xpress Data Inc. (XDI) celebrated 30 years of business by choosing to donate a total of $30,000 to charity — $1,000 each to 30 recipients demonstrating acts of kindness.
Cooper was nominated for her work with Walk for MS and Sigmon for her work with LovABLE, the nonprofit behind Chris's Coffee and Custard.
Recently, XDI announced that Cooper was selected as one of the lucky recipients. As a result, Walk for MS —...
October 7th, 2025093KENNESAW, GA — Credit Union of Georgia is proud to announce a dynamic new partnership with Kennesaw State University (KSU) and its graduate students to develop innovative financial literacy tools, including a gamified, interactive app designed to empower Georgia’s youth.
As part of this initiative, Credit Union of Georgia is providing hands-on education and training to KSU students, offering a behind-the-scenes look at real-world banking operations. Students are gaining experience in teller onboarding, member service, fraud prevention, compliance, and digital banking—all essential components of financial literacy and career...
October 7th, 2025044Local Business Community, Healthcare Leaders Help Commemorate Opening of FCCU’s Full-Service Financial Center and Expansion into Bay County
Leaders from First Commerce Credit Union recently celebrated the exciting grand opening of the credit union’s new Panama City financial center alongside members of the Bay County business community and local chambers of commerce.
The Bay County Chamber of Commerce and Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce energized the event at the financial center located in the Stanford Centre building on 23rd Street, helping mark a major milestone in First Commerce’s 85-year history.
First Commerce CEO...
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Pictured left to right: Mortgage Services Loan Closer/Team Rocket Captain Jesus Morales Ramos, Loan Services Manager/Rowing Stones Captain Hunter Nichols, AVP Contact Center Operations/Ready Oar Knot Captain Ruth Fennell, Bring Hope Now Representative Kathy Houchins, President/CEO Cathie Staton and Bring Hope Now Executive Director Peggy Brockman
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Oct. 6, 2025) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is proud to be a presenting sponsor for Bring Hope Now’s Dragon Boat Race and Festival for the third consecutive year. In September 2025, Eglin FCU teams — Ready Oar Knot, Rowing Stones and Team Rocket — competed in the...
October 6th, 2025026Press release courtesy of Virginia Business Magazine
Virginia Beach, VA (October 6, 2025) – Virginia Business has selected Rebecca Riordan, chief people & culture officer of Chartway Credit Union, as a 2025 Women in Leadership Awards recipient.
The “Women in Leadership Awards" celebrate top women executives for their overall professional accomplishments, civic engagement, mentorship and breaking glass ceilings. The honorees, selected by the Virginia Business leadership team, have consistently demonstrated remarkable leadership and integrity and make an impact on their community and/or Virginia as a whole.
"True leadership is...
October 3rd, 2025033Summit Featured Award-Winning Personal Finance Columnist and Author Michelle Singletary, with Opening Remarks by Virginia’s First Lady, Suzanne S. Youngkin
Source: https://www.vacu.org/about-us/news/financial-success-for-women-summit-draws-175-participants-as-virginia-credit-union
Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division brought the award-winning, nationally recognized Financial Success for Women Summit to Roanoke on Sept. 22, drawing 175 participants for a day of valuable insights into financial success, wealth building, and career development.
The fully booked event featured award-winning personal finance columnist and author...
October 3rd, 2025041First branch outside Tampa Bay opens Spring 2026, offering “Banking for All”
WINTER PARK, Fla. – USF Credit Union (USF CU) today announced plans to open its first branch outside the Tampa Bay region in Winter Park, Florida, scheduled for Spring 2026. This new branch represents a major step in the organization’s statewide growth strategy and introduces a cutting-edge model designed to deliver on its promise of “Banking for All.”
While the Winter Park community is home to many University of South Florida alumni, this new branch underscores that USF CU membership extends far beyond graduates, welcoming everyone seeking a smarter,...
October 3rd, 2025032Naperville, Ill. – Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Mitchell as its Chief Risk Officer (CRO), effective October 1, 2025. This appointment reflects the organization’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of risk management, corporate governance and strategic growth. John Collins, the current Chief Risk Officer, will be retiring in early 2026 after a distinguished career of service to Alloya and its credit union members.
“We are delighted to welcome Karen Mitchell to our executive team as Chief Risk Officer,” said Todd Adams, Alloya’s Chief Executive Officer. “Her...
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