August 19th, 2025013Redstone Federal Credit Union is proud to shine a light on five individuals who are making a meaningful difference in their communities and introduce them as its 2025 Community Champions. Now in its third year, the credit union’s Community Champions program celebrates everyday heroes in North Alabama and Middle Tennessee who inspire change and uplift those around them.
The 2025 Community Champions are:
• Matthew Dormus, a mental health advocate, created a safe space for his peers on their college campus.
• Janet Geist, who has played a pivotal role in training dogs and their owners for search-and-rescue missions.
• Christie...
August 19th, 2025016Press release courtesy of Best Companies Group
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce it has been named one of the 2025 Best Credit Unions to Work For and will be recognized by the national publication, American Banker, for this honor. This annual program, established by Best Companies Group—a research firm that surveys companies to provide valuable feedback on recruitment and retention—was created to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers on workplace culture and business influence.
"Our team members are the foundation of everything we do at Chartway,” said Brian Schools, president & CEO of...
August 15th, 20251612BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Throughout July, AmFirst and ABC 33/40 joined forces for the 2025 Feeding Families Across Alabama Food Drive, rallying the community to fight food insecurity across the region. Thanks to the remarkable generosity of members and partners, AmFirst’s combined collection of nonperishable food items and monetary donations will provide more than 87,000 meals through the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama serves over 60,000 children, seniors, and families annually across 12 counties. With one in five people in Central Alabama facing food insecurity, these donations will help...
August 15th, 2025122AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn University Credit Union (AUCU) today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Henry Armstrong will retire effective January 31, 2026, after 36 years of exceptional leadership. The credit union's Board of Directors has selected Dave Bradford, currently Vice President of Recovery Solutions at All In Credit Union in Daleville, Alabama, as Armstrong's successor, effective July 21, 2025. Armstrong will work closely with Bradford during the overlap to ensure a smooth transition for the credit union.
Transformational Leadership Legacy
Under Armstrong's leadership, Auburn University Credit Union has achieved...
August 15th, 2025017LAKE MARY, Fla. - Today, Addition Financial Credit Union announced that Zelle®, the person-to-person payment network that reaches more than 150 million enrolled user accounts in America, is now live in both its online banking experience and mobile app, offering convenient digital payments to its more than 190,000 members.
“Addition Financial continues to deliver cutting-edge digital banking tools that make our members’ financial lives easier and more convenient,” said Kevin Wright, Chief Information Officer at Addition Financial Credit Union. “Launching Zelle® within our new Lumin powered digital platform ensures our members can...
August 15th, 2025010Washington D.C. – Scott Simpson, current president and CEO of the California Credit Union League and Nevada's Credit Unions and CEO of Utah's Credit Unions, will succeed Jim Nussle as president and CEO of America’s Credit Unions beginning Nov. 3, 2025, the national trade association announced earlier this week.
“On behalf of the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL), I’m thrilled to congratulate my longtime colleague and friend, Scott Simpson, on being named the next President and CEO of America’s Credit Unions,” shared AACUL Chair and CrossState Credit Union Association President and CEO Patrick Conway....
August 15th, 202509Sponsorship marks credit union’s second affiliation with a local pro sports team
Miramar, FL – Tropical Financial Credit Union (TFCU), a not-for-profit financial institution based in Broward County, is kicking off a new partnership with Fort Lauderdale United FC (FTL UTD), the trailblazing South Florida-based professional women’s soccer team that wrapped up its electrifying inaugural season in June 2025. The club competes in the Gainbridge Super League, a USL Property, and plays its home games at Beyond Bancard Field on the campus of Nova Southeastern University in Davie.
Tropical Financial will be the “Official Credit Union”...
August 15th, 202509LAKE MARY, Fla. -- Addition Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that President and CEO Kevin Miller has been named one of the 2025 Most Influential Leaders by the Orlando Business Journal. This annual recognition honors exceptional leaders across Central Florida who not only drive business success but also contribute significantly to their communities.
The Most Influential Leaders list spans industries from finance, to aeronautics, hospitality, construction, technology, health care, and more, spotlighting those whose vision, integrity, and impact help shape the region’s future.
Under Miller’s leadership since 2017, Addition...
August 14th, 2025012KENNESAW, GA - The Kennesaw State University Athletics Association and VyStar Credit Union have announced a multi-year partnership that includes naming rights of the arena that houses the Owls basketball programs and women’s volleyball team. The new VyStar Arena will serve as a symbol of shared values and a space where school pride, progress and connection come together.
The agreement, which is a long-term, mission-driven partnership designed to enhance the student experience, supports KSU Athletics and deepens community engagement, was approved earlier this summer by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The 10-year,...
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