April 15th, 2024291 - Innovations Financial Credit Union is thrilled to announce the success of its recent Charity Golf Tournament, held on March 29, 2024. The event, which took place at Bay Point Golf Club, was organized to support the Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center, a vital organization dedicated to assisting children and families in need.
Through the generosity and support of our credit union partners, local credit union friends, and various community businesses, the tournament raised an impressive total of $21,646.99. This substantial contribution will directly benefit the Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center, enabling them to continue their...
April 15th, 20241110TAMPA, Fla. (April 11, 2024) — USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is pleased to announce Senior Vice President (SVP)/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Miles Strickland has been named one of Tampa Bay Business Journal’s CFO of the Year Honorees.
The CFO of the Year awards recognize the top financial executives who help grow their companies and are active in the Tampa Bay economy. These executives go above and beyond for their teams and play an influential role in the community. This year 17 local financial executives were honored.
Strickland has served as SVP/CFO for USF Federal Credit Union for the last 12 years. Throughout his tenure...
April 15th, 2024058Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (April 9, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union and the Okaloosa County School District teamed up to bring financial literacy to high school students. Approximately 60 high school students from the 9th to 12th grades participated in lessons facilitated by Eglin Federal Credit Union’s VP Membership and Community Development, Neko Stubblefield, at Crestview High School April 9. The personal financial literacy course covers a wide range of topics, from opening a checking or savings account to planning for retirement.
“Eglin Federal Credit Union is committed to the communities we serve by providing free financial...
April 15th, 2024336Jacksonville, Fl. – VyStar Credit Union was recently honored with a 2023 Economic Vehicle Accessibility Award (EVAA) from Open Lending at its inaugural EVAAs, held in Washington, D.C.
VyStar was recognized for its commitment to driving access to vehicle ownership through equitable financing opportunities for consumers often overlooked by traditional underwriting methods.
Awards are based on categories defined by the asset size of the credit union and judged by the number of Lenders Protection certified loans booked for the 2023 calendar year.
Through Open Lending, VyStar assisted more than 5,000 members receive approval for auto...
April 15th, 2024151Irvine, California, April 9, 2024—Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announces Chris Gerdes as a keynote speaker for its Lending Tech Live ’24 conference, scheduled June 25-27, 2024, at the Marriot Marquis in San Diego, California.
Gerdes’ keynote session, “Cars of the Future – Radically Different or a Lot Like Today?” will unravel the complexities of the automotive industry. He will explore the science behind automotive advances, the latest technologies and how they work, what they will deliver to customers, and what challenges remain.
Chris Gerdes, professor emeritus of...
April 15th, 2024362DULUTH, GA (April 9, 2024) – Brought on board in September 2023 as Georgia United Credit Union’s first-ever in-house attorney, Janis Johnson has been promoted to chief risk officer/general counsel overseeing all aspects of the credit union’s legal functions, risk management, compliance and board governance.
“In her new role, Janis will provide us with a holistic view of risk, including legal, regulatory, compliance and other operational aspects,” said Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer Bob Bogart. “She is poised to navigate and safeguard our company through dynamic legal landscapes with precision and...
April 8th, 2024486DULUTH, GA (April 8, 2024) - To better serve members that work, live and play in downtown Atlanta, Georgia United Credit Union has moved its former Whitehall Street branch to a new full-service facility in the city’s bustling convention, sports and entertainment district.
The new 2,600-square-foot space at 101 Marietta Street, Suite 140 opened for business on April 8. It incorporates the contemporary design and layout elements of Georgia United’s branch transformation strategic program that is redefining the banking experience for members.
Instead of waiting in teller lines, members can conduct an expanded array of self-service...
April 8th, 2024441Pensacola, Florida (April 5, 2024) – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) was among 168 credit unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards – the Marketing & Business Development Council’s annual marketing excellence competition.
PenAir received the following recognition:
Point of Sale Display & Retail Merchandising – Diamond Winner
Video Non-Commercial (Single) – Category’s Best and Diamond Winner
“We’re very proud of the work we do at PenAir helping to improve the financial well-being of our members and giving back to the communities we serve,” shares Lee Morgan, President and CEO...
April 5th, 2024761Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates is pleased to announce its upcoming webinar, Trendwatch Deep Dive: NCUA’s 2024 Supervisory Priorities, scheduled for April 18th at 2 PM ET.
Designed to help credit unions prepare for upcoming examinations, Callahan’s industry analytics experts, William Hunt and Roman Ojala, will provide clarity on key supervisory priorities outlined by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).
With a focus on liquidity, credit, and interest rate risk, attendees will walk away a deeper understanding of what to expect, along with valuable insights from industry performance trends, ensuring they are...
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