September 21st, 2023136Madison, Wis. – Filene Research Institute, a leading innovator in the credit union industry, is proud to announce the promotion of Christie Kimbell to the position of Executive Vice President. In this new role, Kimbell will be responsible for the strategy, products, programs, communities, financial and operational management of Filene.
Kimbell joined the Filene Research Institute in 2019 as Chief Experience Officer and has since demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and a strong commitment to the growth and success of the organization. Her contributions have been the driving force behind product relevancy, strategic vision,...
September 21st, 2023252JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – First Florida Credit Union recently named Stuart Davis community relations and member development manager. In his role, Davis will oversee financial literacy outreach programs, community events, and sponsorships.
Davis brings more than a decade of business development and marketing experience to his position at the Jacksonville, Florida-based financial institution. In his previous roles, Davis has crafted and executed community-based business plans that have proven instrumental in attracting new clients nationally and locally. He has gained valuable marketing experience at companies including Smoak, Davis &...
September 20th, 2023169Panama City, Florida - Bay Credit Union and FLAG Credit Union (a division of Bay Credit Union) will become Hello Credit Union on September 28, 2023.
The credit union’s Board of Directors and Executive Management team announced the change to their 12,800 members earlier this month.
“Over the past couple of years, we’ve experienced a lot of enhancements and improvements. All the while, member service has been at the forefront of our decision-making,” said Mike Akers, CEO of Hello Credit Union. “We listened to our members, and with their input, and that of our Board of Directors, we decided to rename under one unified brand to...
September 19th, 2023141Fort Walton Beach, Fla. – Sept. 18, 2023 - Eglin Federal Credit Union employees raised $7,347 to support suicide prevention for youth and the military through the Bring Hope Dragon Boat Festival and Race held at the Gulf Restaurant on Okaloosa Island Sunday, Sept. 10. Two employee teams raised money by organizing a dessert auction, hot dog luncheon, turtle wreath auction, website donations and a steerer’s auction. In addition to the funds raised by the teams, EFCU was also the Dragon Sponsor donating $10k.
“We can’t thank Eglin Federal Credit Union enough for their ongoing support of our mission to prevent youth and military...
September 18th, 2023056North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union had two proud team members as their children were announced as the 2023 winners of the Ed Templeton Scholarship and the Larry Pridemore Scholarship. These scholarships have been set up by the Board of Directors of SRP and are awarded annually to a child of a full-time employee. The parents of the scholarship recipients this year were Ms. Shameika Carter, Williston Branch Assistant Manager, and Ms. Tawanaca Williams, Community Development Representative.
The $2500 Ed Templeton Scholarship, named in honor of SRP Federal Credit Union’s past President retired, was awarded to Miss Kaitlyn...
September 15th, 2023650Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce two new additions to its Board of Directors: Ed Wolfe and John Kubinec. The credit union also appointed four new members to its Audit Committee: Ann Woodruff, Gregory Huttner, Jonathan Pitts, and Sonya Jenkins.
As new members of the Board of Directors, Wolfe and Kubinec will play a crucial role in guiding the credit union's strategic plan, setting policies, managing risk, and upholding the credit union’s core values. Robins Financial’s board members serve on a volunteer basis and work closely with senior leadership teams to execute initiatives as well as give...
September 15th, 2023045Naperville, Ill. (September 15, 2023) – Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union’s ninth annual Credit Union Executive Leadership Symposium saw record attendance as 203 professionals representing 137 credit unions and 25 states traveled to Las Vegas for three days of credit union-focused education and connection.
“It was Alloya’s honor and privilege to host an extraordinary number of credit union professionals at our Leadership Symposium,” reflected Alloya’s Tim Bruculere, Senior Vice President of Membership. “Every year, we aspire to deliver thought-provoking information and memorable experiences, but it is our wonderful...
September 11th, 2023085Augusta, Ga. - SRP Federal Credit Union Commercial Loan Officer James Heffner was recognized by WJBF-TV as September’s winner of the Mary L. Jones Black Affirmation Award, part of their Celebrating Black Excellence 365 program. Mr. Heffner was nominated by Linda McKnight, CEO/President, of the Burn Foundation of America in Augusta, Ga., with the support of their Board of Directors.
WJBF-TV states that their Black Excellence 365 program honors the contribution, kindness, innovation, and selflessness of Black individuals in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). They additionally state ideal recipients are strong, forward-thinking...
September 8th, 2023060Naperville, Ill. (September 8, 2023) – QCash Financial, LLC, a wholly owned credit union service organization (CUSO) of Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union, proudly announced today that on September 1, 2023, it facilitated the one millionth loan in partnership with credit unions across the United States.
Astera Credit Union, in Lansing, Mich., funded QCash’s one millionth loan. In celebration of this milestone, QCash and Alloya will donate $10,000 to the charity of Astera’s choice. QCash’s CEO Seth Brickman will deliver lunch to the Astera Credit Union team as a thank-you for their partnership in serving the underserved in their...
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