July 2nd, 2026020Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Chase Mercer has joined the senior leadership team as Vice President of Workforce Excellence. In this key role, Mercer will lead the Human Resources and Training teams to improve workforce strategies that equip employees for success and strengthen the organization.
“Chase’s extensive experience in Human Resource leadership will help us build on the strong culture we’ve created for our teams,” said Ashley Jansky, Chief People and Culture Officer of Gulf Winds Credit Union. “We are confident his leadership will advance our training programs and create new...
July 1st, 2026025Tampa, Florida - Sankul Seth, Managing Director of FiWyse, emphasized the strategic importance of July for Credit Unions, noting its recognition as Data Awareness Month across the industry. As institutions use this critical period to finalize ongoing initiatives while beginning budget planning for the upcoming financial year, FiWyse (CUSO) remains committed to supporting their transformation journey. The FiWyse enables credit unions to optimize, strategize, and monetize their data and technology investments through tailored, innovative solutions designed to address the evolving demands of modern financial institutions.
Throughout July,...
July 1st, 2026019MADISON, Wis.— CUES and TruStage® today announced the 25 credit union professionals selected for the inaugural CUES x TruStage Leadership Pathways cohort, a year-long leadership development experience designed to expand access to advanced executive preparation across the credit union movement.
Leadership Pathways brings together management education, executive coaching, and cohort-based connections to support rising leaders as they prepare for broader responsibility and long-term impact within the industry.
The 2026 cohort includes:
Crystal Acevedo, I AM Federal Credit Union
Taryn Allbrooks, Concord Federal Credit...
July 1st, 2026018Tuscaloosa, Ala. — Alabama ONE Credit Union today issued the following statement regarding the recent closure of the BFGoodrich plant in Tuscaloosa and the significant impact this decision will have on employees, families, and communities across West Alabama.
Alabama ONE Credit Union is deeply saddened by last week’s announcement regarding the upcoming closure of the BFGoodrich tire plant in Tuscaloosa—an event that represents not only an economic loss for our region, but a deeply personal moment for our organization and many of the members we serve.
Our roots are closely tied to this legacy. Alabama ONE was originally...
July 1st, 2026017Alexandria, Virginia – In a true merger of peers, two Northern Virginia-based credit unions - CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union and Arlington Community Federal Credit Union - are coming together as their proposed union received regulatory consent and overwhelming approval in a majority vote by CommonWealth One members.
The partnership forms a single institution with more than $1.1 billion in assets, 10 branches and more than 61,000 members.
The effective legal date is scheduled for July 1, 2026. Merger operations are expected to be completed in August 2027.
ACFCU will operate as CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union, formerly...
July 1st, 2026011Year-long, Omnichannel Buy Targets Congress and Federal Regulators with Case for Credit Union Model
WASHINGTON, D.C. — America’s Credit Unions today launched "Once Upon an American Dream," national policymaker influence campaign targeting federal policymakers with a sustained message on the economic role credit unions play in American communities.
The campaign runs across connected television, online video, LinkedIn, programmatic display and audio, podcast sponsorships, and direct buys aimed at key Congressional members and staff, executive branch and regulatory targets.
"Credit unions have been steadying American families and...
June 26th, 2026018Pensacola, Florida – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting and grand opening of its newest branch in Fort Walton Beach on Wednesday, June 17. This marks another exciting milestone in the organization’s continued growth across the Gulf Coast.
Located at 80 Eglin Parkway NE, the Fort Walton Beach branch officially opened its doors to members on May 18, bringing a modern, member-focused banking experience to one of Northwest Florida’s fastest-growing communities. The ribbon cutting ceremony brought together PenAir leadership, the Board of Directors, local officials, community partners, and members to...
June 26th, 2026021Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new DeFuniak Springs Branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 25, 2026. Located at 677 US Highway 90 W, this is Eglin FCU’s second full-service branch and third location in Walton County. The Freeport Branch opened in July 2024, and the Santa Rosa Beach ATM/Video Teller Drive-thru located at 4634 U.S. Highway 98 W opened on May 11, 2026.
Eglin Federal Credit Union offers membership opportunities to individuals who live, work, attend school or worship within our geographic field of membership in Walton County. Visit the new DeFuniak Springs...
June 26th, 2026019WASHINGTON — Co-founders of leading news outlet Punchbowl News, Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman, lead the keynote speaker lineup for Congressional Caucus 2026. As two of the most trusted journalists inside the beltway and former authors of Politico Playbook, Palmer and Sherman will share with attendees what is driving decisions on Capitol Hill, what the White House is watching, and how the priorities in front of Congress connect directly to credit unions and the communities they serve.
With unparalleled access to the highest offices in D.C., Palmer and Sherman are experts on the issues, players and personalities driving politics today, and...
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