March 9th, 2026012Virginia Credit Union (VACU), a member-owned financial cooperative with 1,100 employees and 490,000 members, has achieved a double milestone: receiving the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the fourth consecutive year while earning recognition from Gallup for its strengths-based culture for the first time.
The dual honors position VACU among an elite group of organizations worldwide that excel at both employee engagement and strengths-based development. Each year, the global research and analytics giant Gallup invites companies meeting a certain standard of excellence to vie for the prestigious GEWA, which recognizes the...
March 9th, 2026014WASHINGTON, DC – Eighteen credit union champions were inducted into the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders in honor of their significant contributions to the credit union industry. The ceremony took place at the Marriott Marquis on Tuesday, March 3.
The Credit Union House Hall of Leaders Award recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the credit union movement at the local, state, or national level. These individuals inspire others through their passion, motivate the movement through their vision, and provide encouragement through bold leadership. Their impact spans all stages of professional development,...
March 9th, 2026019New cohort joins a network of 400+ innovation alumni charged with solving the industry’s most pressing challenges
Madison, WI – Credit unions face a defining moment. Rising member expectations, fintech disruption, and rapid technological change demand leaders who don’t just manage the present, they build the future. Filene Research Institute is answering that call, announcing today the 24 credit union professionals selected to join Wave 22 of its highly competitive i3 program, a one-year innovation leadership experience that has produced some of the industry’s most forward-thinking executives.
Unlike traditional professional...
March 9th, 2026022PENSACOLA, Fla. -- PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Long as its new Mortgage Sales Manager, bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience in mortgage lending, sales growth strategy, and multi-state team development. In this role, Long will lead PenAir’s mortgage sales strategy, focusing on expanding market reach, strengthening lending relationships, and supporting teams that deliver a best-in-class homebuying experience for members.
“Jeff's deep experience in mortgage leadership and his ability to develop high-performing teams make him an exceptional addition to...
March 9th, 2026014Washington, D.C.– Justin Hupfer, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL) and CEO of PolicyWorks, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICUL, was recognized with the 2026 Eugene H. Farley League Leadership Award by the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) on Saturday evening.
This prestigious award honors a credit union league/association professional who has demonstrated visionary leadership at the state and national levels. This includes delivering superior results organizationally and financially, developing services and programs for credit unions, fostering cooperation within the...
March 9th, 2026014Washington, D.C. – William J. Mellin, President and Chief Executive Officer of the New York Credit Union Association (NYCUA), was recognized with the 2026 Eugene H. Farley League Leadership Award by the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) on Saturday evening.
This prestigious award honors a league president who has demonstrated visionary leadership at both the state and national levels, delivered superior organizational and financial performance, strengthened services for credit unions, fostered cooperation within the system, and exemplified integrity and commitment to purpose.
Mellin began his tenure with the New York...
March 9th, 2026023Irvine, CA, – Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, today released a comprehensive research paper titled "Smart Credit Union Lending for Inclusive Growth: A roadmap for credit unions to serve more members, grow loans and build long-term success in the Southeast." As 55% of U.S. credit unions report declining membership, this report provides actionable insights for credit union leaders navigating slowing membership growth, rising risk, and evolving expectations of members.
As credit unions face an aging member base and heightened competition, this report offers a roadmap for sustainable growth through smarter...
March 9th, 2026027BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst, one of Alabama’s largest credit unions, announced the acquisition of a newly renovated office building at 110 12th St. N.—just three blocks from its longstanding corporate headquarters at 1200 4th Ave. N. The purchase marks another significant step in AmFirst’s continued growth and commitment to Birmingham.
The 48,000-square-foot building, formerly occupied by Pack Health, will enable AmFirst to expand its footprint and meet the increased needs of its growing membership. With its proximity to the current headquarters, the new space allows AmFirst to grow while maintaining its close- knit corporate...
February 27th, 2026125LAKE MARY, Fla. -- Volunteers from Addition Financial Credit Union recently delivered more than a ton of non-perishable food donations to three Central Florida schools, helping restock the schools’ needs pantries that were transformed last summer through the credit union’s Renovate to Educate program.
In total, Addition Financial team members collected approximately 2,150 pounds of food, with an estimated retail value of $4,524, during a two-month donation drive held across the credit union’s branches and headquarters. The food was delivered directly to school needs pantries at Engelwood Elementary School in Orlando, Millennium...
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