January 9th, 2026033LAKE MARY, Fla. – Addition Financial Credit Union has once again earned national recognition as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions, an honor presented annually by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This marks the third consecutive year that the Lake Mary-based credit union has received the distinction, underscoring its commitment to member satisfaction, community impact, and financial strength.
The 2026 ranking, which evaluated more than 9,000 financial institutions across the United States, draws on extensive customer surveys, social-media sentiment analysis, and independent financial performance data.
“Being...
January 9th, 202609Dallas, Texas – ALM First Executive Benefits, LLC, a subsidiary of ALM First that offers unbiased plan design, expert consulting, plan audits, and seamless administration and plan servicing, recently welcomed two new team members. Cameron Kasteler will serve as Director, Executive Benefits and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler will serve as Executive Benefits Coordinator as the growing subsidiary continues expanding its professional team.
“To keep pace with increasing demand from forward-thinking depositories seeking tailored executive benefits solutions, we’re adding dedicated and experienced individuals to serve more of the industry,”...
January 9th, 2026013Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates, a leading provider in performance measurement, leadership development, strategic advisory, and community development for credit unions, is excited to announce the acquisition of Quantum Governance, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in governance and strategy.
The collaboration unites Callahan’s market-leading capabilities with Quantum Governance’s proven governance and strategy expertise. Together, the organizations will deliver enhanced services designed to strengthen leadership, improve governance, and foster innovation across the credit union...
January 7th, 2026011JACKSONVILLE, FL - VyStar Credit Union has once again earned national recognition as a premier workplace for technology professionals, securing a top five ranking on Foundry’s Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT list. This marks VyStar’s sixth consecutive year on the list, reflecting a sustained commitment to innovation, employee growth, and meaningful impact for the members and communities VyStar serves.
At VyStar, technology is not an end in itself, but a critical enabler of exceptional member experience. VyStar’s IT team plays a vital role in supporting the credit union’s continued growth and scalability, leveraging...
January 7th, 2026016Atlanta, Ga. – LGE Community Credit Union announced today that it was recently recognized as one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2026 by Newsweek for the third consecutive year. In addition, LGE was one of only four Georgia-based credit unions to earn a five-star rating.
Newsweek, in collaboration with Plant-A Insights Group, conducted an extensive evaluation of credit unions across the United States. The selection process included a comprehensive analysis of financial health and consumer sentiment. A large-scale independent survey of over 140,000 U.S. citizens, along with 2.3 million social media reviews and 80 million app store...
January 6th, 2026017Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Jose Delgado has joined the Executive Leadership Team as Chief Member Experience Officer (CMXO). In this dynamic role, Delgado will integrate Gulf Winds’ services and support systems to deliver a cohesive experience across all aspects of the member experience, ensuring exceptional service and innovative solutions for all members.
“We are looking forward to having Delgado on our executive team. He is passionate about the member experience, well-regarded by his peers, and strives to make a difference in the communities he serves,” said Daniel Souers,...
January 6th, 2026019Naperville, Ill. – As Alloya begins to celebrate its 15th year supporting credit union success, the Board of Directors has announced that the Perpetual Contributed Capital (PCC) dividend rate to members has been increased to 3.00% as of January 1, 2026, and total dividends have now exceeded $150 million. In addition, to thank members for their unwavering loyalty, partnership and trust, Alloya closed out 2025 by announcing that all fees for the month of November 2025 were waived so that all members could enjoy a fee-free December billing. This fee waiver represents more than $3 million in additional added value returned to...
January 6th, 2026013North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved a Loyalty Dividend to be paid across its membership. This additional dividend payout, totaling more than $4.2 million, reflects SRP’s continued financial strength and its commitment to rewarding members for their support.
“Serving our members is at the heart of who we are,” said Liz Ponder, CEO of SRP Federal Credit Union. “This Loyalty Dividend is a meaningful way to recognize their trust and the collective success we’ve achieved together.”
The Loyalty Dividend highlights SRP’s dedication to the credit union...
January 6th, 2026021Steven Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union Joins Foundation Board
Madison, WI – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation), the charitable arm of the U.S. credit union movement, announced the re-election of five board members and the election of new member Steven Bugg, effective January 1, 2026.
The Foundation exists to improve financial well-being with and through credit unions. It takes a strategic approach built on education, inspiration, and implementation—focusing on the power of financial well-being and the unique growth potential of the credit union mission. The Foundation’s board plays a...
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