June 26th, 2026012FORT WORTH, Texas – Worth Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Turner-Carr as SVP - Chief People Officer.
Turner-Carr joins Worth Credit Union with extensive experience leading people strategy, organizational effectiveness, culture transformation, and leadership development across complex and highly regulated industries, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, and security. As a member of the executive leadership team, she will lead the credit union's people and culture strategy, helping ensure the organization is positioned to attract, develop, and retain top talent while supporting...
June 26th, 2026011NEWPORT NEWS, Va., – BayPort Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its newest branch location in Highland Springs, marking the credit union’s first branch in the Richmond metropolitan area.
BayPort celebrated the grand opening with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with ChamberRVA. BayPort welcomed community leaders, business partners, and local officials to commemorate the occasion, including Varina District Supervisor, Tyrone Nelson, from the Henrico County Board of Supervisors, as well as representatives from Henrico County Public Schools, Henrico Economic Development Authority, and the Virginia Department...
June 26th, 2026018PANAMA CITY, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce that Kenny Ray Mitchell has been named Regional Vice President.
Mitchell previously served as Market Leader for the Northern Panhandle Region and has played a key role in expanding Innovations' presence throughout Northwest Florida. In his new role, he will continue overseeing the credit union's efforts across the Northern Panhandle while driving growth, supporting team development, and strengthening relationships within the communities Innovations serves.
Since joining Innovations, Mitchell has helped lead the credit union's expansion into the Northern...
June 26th, 2026019NEWPORT NEWS, Va.– The BayPort Foundation today announced it has awarded $100,000 in scholarships to 35 member students through 12 scholarship programs, helping recipients pursue degrees and certifications at colleges, universities, trade schools, and vocational programs throughout the region.
The announcement comes as the Foundation prepares to significantly expand its scholarship program. Earlier this year, the Foundation announced that annual scholarship funding will increase from $100,000 to $150,000 beginning next year, creating additional opportunities for students and working adults across the communities BayPort serves.
The...
June 26th, 2026019Credit Union of Georgia is now offering FHA, VA, and USDA Home Loan products to members.
This milestone is a meaningful step for their organization as these government loan programs allow them to serve more members, reach new segments, and make a greater impact in helping people achieve homeownership.
These programs will open the doors of homeownership possibilities to thousands of Georgia residents who may have previously thought owning their own home was out of reach. The Credit Union of Georgia team is excited and honored to help qualified borrowers overcome upfront cost barriers and navigate the home financing process with...
June 26th, 202609
PAC-supported candidates across three states win primary elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In primary elections across Utah, Maryland, and New York, 28 Congressional candidates backed by America’s Credit Unions PAC won their party nomination and advanced to November’s General Election. This includes victories across four open seats.
“Credit unions and their members continue to showcase the power of cooperative finance through the success of credit union champions in elections. In open-seat elections particularly, our early support can determine whether the seat is won by a credit union supporter. America’s...
June 26th, 2026018CU Strategic Planning helping over a quarter of CDFI credit unions recertify
Credit unions can finally begin celebrating their Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund recertifications, which have been in process for two and a half years.
CU Strategic Planning has received notification that a dozen of the credit unions it has been working with on recertification have received approval following the rigorous new process that’s been years in the making. The firm has prepared and submitted applications for more than a quarter of recertifying CDFI credit unions.
“CDFI certification validates the work credit unions do to...
June 26th, 2026026Tampa, FL — Floridacentral Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Yvette Cintron as Chief Information Officer (CIO), bringing more than 30 years of information technology leadership experience within the financial services industry.
As CIO, Cintron will lead the credit union’s technology strategy in support of long-term growth and digital transformation. She will oversee cybersecurity, infrastructure, core systems, and enterprise technology functions that enable the credit union to meet evolving member needs.
Over the past three years, Floridacentral Credit Union has made significant investments in its technology...
June 26th, 2026019PANAMA CITY, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Gina Mann to Director of Mortgage Lending.
Mann joined Innovations Financial Credit Union in 2018 and has played an instrumental role in the growth and success of the credit union's mortgage lending program. Most recently serving as Mortgage Lending Manager, she has led the mortgage team with a focus on exceptional member service, operational excellence, and helping members achieve their dream of homeownership.
As Director of Mortgage Lending, Mann will continue leading the mortgage team while focusing on strategic growth, operational...
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