July 10th, 2025019Dallas, Texas – ALM First recently promoted Alec Hollis to Principal. Hollis joined the firm in 2012 and has gained more than a dozen years of direct experience in balance sheet strategy and risk management. Throughout his tenure, he has embodied ALM First’s core value of “innovation” by seeking out new ways to put clients’ best interests first and solve financial institutions’ most pressing challenges.
“We’re thrilled to announce Alec’s promotion and look forward to his continued contributions,” says Robert Perry, Principal. “His experience empowering clients to maintain and enhance their margins, proactively manage...
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Atlanta, Ga. – LGE Community Credit Union was recently recognized as one of the top credit unions in Georgia by Forbes on the publication’s 2025 Best-In-State Credit Unions list. LGE was one of only four credit unions in Georgia to receive the Best-In-State designation.
Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey approximately 26,000 U.S. residents and analyze more than 500,000 online reviews and ratings of credit unions to identify the best credit unions in each state.
Survey respondents were asked to score institutions based on criteria including customer service, overall level of trust, transparency, and quality...
July 9th, 202508North Augusta, SC – Representatives of SRP Federal Credit Union presented the American Heart Association (AHA) with a donation of over $45,000 — the result of an employee-led fundraising campaign that exceeded its projected goal by over $10,000.
SRP team members Charmaine Finch and Ieshia Bell, chair and co-chair of SRP’s AHA fundraiser, led the three-month campaign. The funds will help support the nonprofit organization’s initiatives, including heart and brain research, improvements in medical care, providing CPR training, and more.
Across SRP departments and branches, SRP team members contributed to the fundraiser through...
July 9th, 202509Naperville, Ill. – To do something that has never been done before requires initiative, hard work, creativity and, in this case, the Power of Cooperation that credit unions use as their secret weapon to compete. Alloya, working alongside three credit unions, Blaze (Minnesota), Consumers (Illinois) and Interra (Indiana), completed the credit union network’s first ever multi-issuer prime auto loan asset-backed securitization (ABS). This group of credit unions should be considered pioneers as they have opened a significant new source of liquidity for the entire credit union network. Banks have never completed a multi-issuer ABS, and this...
July 3rd, 2025113Naperville, Ill. – Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union announced today that Jim Schneck has been named Senior Vice President of Payments. In this role, he will oversee Alloya’s Payments business.
Schneck joined the corporate in 2018, overseeing the strategic planning process as Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer. He was also responsible for Alloya’s payments business growth and innovation efforts, assessing changing technology and industry dynamics to determine the most advantageous growth pathways for members and Alloya. His background includes serving clients as a member of financial and consulting firms such as McKinsey &...
July 3rd, 2025012DULUTH, GA — Georgia United Credit Union is proud to announce the election of its 2025 Board of Directors Officers, a distinguished group of leaders whose service and experience will guide the organization through its next chapter of strategic growth, community impact and member-centered excellence.
Tom Dickson has been re-elected Board Chairman. Mr. Dickson is the Mayor of Varnell, Georgia, and brings a distinguished background in education and public service to the role. He previously served as a teacher, principal and superintendent of Whitfield County Schools and was elected Representative of Georgia’s 6th House District. A...
July 3rd, 202509BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst is proud to announce the appointment of Robin Moore as Senior Vice President of Retail Operations and Process Management, effective July 1, 2025. This promotion reflects her enduring commitment to excellence and her vital role in leading the credit union forward.
Moore brings an impressive 40 years of service to this expanded role, having grown with AmFirst from her beginnings as a part-time student to her most recent position as Vice President of Process Management.
“The Credit Union’s motto, ‘People Helping People,’ resonates with me,” said Moore. “This doesn’t just relate to direct member...
July 3rd, 202509Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Russ Cronin to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Since joining the organization as senior vice president of financial strategy & accounting earlier this year, Russ has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, strategic vision, and deep financial expertise.
“In the short time Russ has been with Chartway, his financial acumen and strategic thinking have been instrumental in supporting Chartway’s growth,” said Brian Schools, president & CEO of Chartway. “His leadership makes him the right person to serve as our CFO as we continue to...
July 3rd, 2025012LAKE MARY, Fla. — Addition Financial Credit Union has earned the Top Workplaces Award, presented by USA TODAY and Energage. This recognition is based on employee feedback and honors organizations with exceptional, people-first cultures.
Top Workplaces winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a professional environment that values employee listening and engagement. The confidential survey conducted by Energage, the HR research and technology company behind the Top Workplaces program since 2006, determines the winners by soliciting authentic employee feedback.
“We are incredibly honored to be named as a USA TODAY Top...
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