April 1st, 2026014MADISON, Wis.—March 31, 2026—CUES is pleased to announce that Mark Robnett, President/CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union, will assume the role of CUES Board Chair effective April 1, 2026, following the retirement of immediate past Board Chair Richard Romero, who has served the CUES board with distinction for six years.
Robnett was elected to the CUES board in 2020 and appointed Vice Chair in 2023. He brings extensive experience in credit union governance as well as fiscal, strategic, and operations leadership. In his new role, he will guide the board as the organization continues advancing leadership development across the credit union...
April 1st, 2026018Press release courtesy of Virginia Business
Virginia Beach, VA – For the second year in a row, Virginia Business has named Chartway Credit Union as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia. The awards are held in partnership with Best Companies Group.
“Being named a Best Place to Work in Virginia is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices and experiences of our team members,” said Brian Schools, president and CEO of Chartway Credit Union. “Our team brings our purpose to life everyday through the way they serve our members, show up for our communities, and support one another. This recognition is a direct...
April 1st, 2026024North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union was among 181 credit unions nationwide recognized as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards, an annual competition hosted by America's Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council that recognizes excellence in credit union marketing.
SRP received recognition in the following categories:
New Event (Category’s Best winner) – “Walking with Confidence: SRP Shoe Giveaway”
Product or Promotional Video – “Great Stories Start Small”
Brand Awareness – “Spotted Program”
America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council announced the winners...
April 1st, 2026031Warner Robins, Ga. - Robins Financial Credit Union recently announced the appointment of Andrew Robinson to the role of Vice President of Strategic Solutions.
Robinson brings a unique combination of experience that sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. During his time at Robins Financial, he has made a significant impact, first within the Security team and most recently as Director of Project Management, where he played a critical role in reshaping how enterprise initiatives are delivered. His leadership has enhanced organizational effectiveness by bringing greater structure, clarity, and accountability to project...
April 1st, 2026010MADISON, WI — Thirty-six emerging leaders from across North America have been selected to participate in the 2026 CUES Emerge competition. Representing 18 U.S. states and one Canadian province, these rising professionals are stepping into a dynamic leadership experience designed to sharpen strategic thinking and accelerate their impact.
Delivered in partnership with Currency Marketing, the CUES Emerge program offers free, high-impact leadership development through interactive Virtual Classroom sessions and collaborative Mastermind groups. Along the way, participants connect with industry experts and peers, gaining fresh perspectives and...
April 1st, 2026020Venue: Renaissance Tampa International Plaza
4200 Jim Walter Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
April 16-17, 2026!
Tampa, Florida : The 4th Annual Credit Union Data Connect is back and more impactful than ever. This must‑attend credit union conference explores how Data, AI, Marketing, and Analytics drive smarter strategies, building stronger teams, and delivering better member experiences across every department.
CU Data Connect was founded four years ago as an idea by Sankul Seth, a credit union leader with 15 plus years of experience focused on innovative solutions for the credit union industry. The conference was created to do more than talk...
March 27th, 2026023Birmingham, Ala. — AmFirst was among 181 credit unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards, America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual competition recognizing excellence in credit union marketing. The credit union returned winning six awards, the most out of Alabama, and AmFirst’s first-ever Category’s Best recognition.
AmFirst received the following recognition: • Category’s Best - Audience Specific Marketing • Ongoing Event • Brand Storytelling & Purpose Video • Educational Video • Social Short-Form Videos • Social Short-Form Videos
America’s Credit...
March 27th, 2026022Voted Best of Cobb: Best Credit Union
Cobb County, GA – Credit Union of Georgia is proud to announce it has been named Best of Cobb 2026, an honor awarded by the Marietta Daily Journal and voted on by members of the local community.
This recognition highlights Credit Union of Georgia’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional financial services, personalized member care, and meaningful community impact throughout Cobb County.
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized as Best of Cobb 2026,” said Brian Albrecht President/CEO “This award is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices of our members and...
March 27th, 2026017North Augusta, SC – More than 550 vehicles lined up at SRP Federal Credit Union’s Administrative Campus on Saturday, March 14 for Shred Fest, a community event hosted by SRP for secure document disposal.
With three shred trucks from Augusta Data Storage, Shred Fest accepted, processed, and securely disposed of 17,780 pounds of unwanted documents, mail, and paperwork from participants.
Employees across SRP’s branches and departments joined together to serve the community at Shred Fest. From registering visitors to loading bins with documents, 36 SRP team members dedicated their Saturday morning to ensuring the event’s...
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