A CU Seat at the Table

Visionary partner Allied Solutions’ Brett Mitchell and Joe Milli detail what it means to bring AI into credit union operations and the impacts of AI in the workplace. They walk through best practices, things to be careful of, and the larger AI landscape.  In this episode   Anthony Demangone, Chief Membership and Engagement Officer, America's Credit Unions   Brett Mitchell, Senior Vice Preside...

Truliant Federal Credit Union’s Anderson Langford joins the show to highlight the power of business lending. He discusses the value of SBA loan programs, how business lending impacts the community, and why credit unions should make it a “core competency.”  In the show   Anthony Demangone, Chief Membership and Engagement Officer, America's Credit Unions   Anderson Langford, Chief Credit Office...

America’s Credit Unions Chief Advocacy Officer Kathleen Coulombe joins the show in her first week on the job to discuss what led her to credit unions, her experience in advocacy, and her approach to influence policymaking.  In the show   Anthony Demangone, Chief Membership and Engagement Officer, America's Credit Unions   Kathleen Coulombe, Chief Advocacy Officer, America’s Credit Unions  Res...

Leading pollsters Brock McCleary and Keith Frederick join the show to talk about a recent consumer survey’s findings and how credit unions can leverage the data to create influence.   In this episode   Anthony Demangone, Chief Membership and Engagement Officer, America's Credit Unions   Brock McCleary . Owner, Harper Polling  Keith Frederick , Owner, FrederickPolls  Resources   Check out the...

All of the keynote speakers from the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference join the podcast to talk about leadership, culture, storytelling, trends, and more. In this episode   Anthony Demangone, Chief Membership and Engagement Officer, America's Credit Unions   Kindra Hall , Wall Street Journal bestselling author; former Chief Storytelling Officer, SUCCESS Magazine  Brené Brown , research pro...

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) Chief Engagement Officer Ami Iceman joins the show to talk about how MSUFCU serves younger generations. She also discusses trends she sees with younger generations and provides insight into how credit unions can best serve them.  In this episode   Anthony Demangone, Chief Membership and Engagement Officer, America's Credit Unions   Ami I...

Visionary partner DDJ Myers Senior Vice President Peter Myers joins the podcast to talk about credit union governance and leadership. Myers discusses the relationship between credit union boards and executive leadership, governance challenges credit unions face, succession planning, and more.  In this episode   Anthony Demangone, Chief Membership and Engagement Officer, America's Credit Union...

In this episode   Anthony Demangone, Chief Membership and Engagement Officer, America's Credit Unions   Ann Petros, Vice President of Policy Engagement and Credit Union Operations, America's Credit Unions  Marilyn Barker, Head of Compliance, America's Credit Unions   Resources   Check out our Compliance Blog   Reach out to our Compliance Team for assistance with federal compliance i...

America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Scott Simpson joins the podcast to discuss the organization’s 2026 advocacy priorities. Simpson also details conversations he’s had with industry leaders, how those shaped the advocacy priorities, and what success will look like.  In this episode   Anthony Demangone, Chief Membership and Engagement Officer, America's Credit Unions   Scott Simpson, Preside...

Lending partners from America’s Credit Unions’ Visionary program join the podcast to talk about the state of lending and how credit unions can help the modern American. LendKey discussed student lending, AI, and digital banking. FICO talked about credit scores and inclusive lending. Open Lending addressed serving the underserved and maintaining a personal touch in a digital world. In this episode...

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union President and CEO Jed Meyer discusses the credit union’s work to release the first credit union-issued stablecoin. He also highlights the value of stablecoins and digital assets, where the regulations may be headed, and why it’s important for credit unions to consider these emerging technologies.  In this episode   Anthony Demangone, Chief Membership and Engagement...

Navy Federal Credit Union Vice President of Fraud and Physical Security Carrie Foran Sepulveda joins the podcast to talk about an issue on the minds of credit union leaders across the country: fraud. In this episode, we cover how Navy Federal Credit Union fights it, and what the future of fighting fraud looks like.  In this episode   Anthony Demangone, Chief Membership and Engagement Officer, Amer...

In this episode Anthony Demangone, Chief Membership and Engagement Officer, America's Credit Unions Gordon Holzberg, Legislative Advocacy Director, America’s Credit Unions Keili McEwen, Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Tinker Federal Credit Union Sarah Wainscott, President/CEO, The Wisconsin Credit Union League Resources Register to join us at Congressional Caucus September 7 – 9 Visit...

Five Star Credit Union President/CEO Bob Steensma discusses how his credit union has purchased banks over the years and his takeaways from the acquisitions. Bob also touches on the market forces at play, system conversions, and the importance of community-centered financial services. In this episode Anthony Demangone, Chief Membership and Engagement Officer, America's Credit Unions Bob Steens...

Ironworkers USA Federal Credit Union CEO Teri Robinson details her experience turning a struggling credit union into 10-fold growth in 15 years. Teri also provides actionable insights ahead of strategic planning season for credit unions looking to grow their assets. In this episode   Anthony Demangone , Chief Membership and Engagement Officer, America's Credit Unions Teri Robinson , CEO, Iron...

Credit union industry leaders join America’s Credit Unions Chief Membership and Engagement Officer Anthony Demangone to talk about the importance of grassroots advocacy and their experience engaging in the Don’t Tax My Credit Union campaign. In this episode Anthony Demangone , Chief Membership and Engagement Officer, America's Credit Unions Amy Brodersen , President/CEO, Family Focus Federal...

National Credit Union Foundation Executive Director Lauren Culp joins the show to emphasize the power of storytelling and the value it provides credit unions.  In this episode Anthony Demangone, Chief Membership and Engagement Officer, America’s Credit Unions  Lauren Culp, Executive Director, National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF)  Resources   National Credit Union Foundation   Don’t Tax My Credi...

Host   Anthony Demangone, Chief Membership and Engagement Officer, America’s Credit Unions  Guests   Mike Krzyzewski, Head Men's Basketball Coach (1980 – 2022), Duke University  Carla Harris, Senior Client Advisor, Morgan Stanley  Resources   Lead to Win by Carla Harris   Coach K’s Website   America’s Credit Unions Events   Guest Bios   Mike Krzyzewski, or Coach K, is one of the most recogniz...

TruStage Vice President of Corporate and Legislative Affairs Alane Dent and America's Credit Unions Chief Advocacy Officer Carrie Hunt offer insights into the credit union tax status and how to preserve it. Host   Anthony Demangone, America’s Credit Unions, Chief Membership and Engagement Officer  Guests   Alane Dent, TruStage, Vice President of Corporate and Legislative Affairs  Carrie Hunt,...

America’s Credit Union’s President and CEO Jim Nussle joins A CU Seat at the Table to welcome you to this new podcast and discuss the importance of a unified voice ahead of the industry's largest advocacy event, the Governmental Affairs Conference. Host   Anthony Demangone, America’s Credit Unions, Chief Membership and Engagement Officer  Guest   Jim Nussle, America’s Credit Unions, President...