America's Credit Unions

Thought leaders from across the credit union movement descended on Orlando last month for the 2023 CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council Conference .  They had plenty to say, and CUNA News staff was there for it all. This episode of the CUNA News Podcast brings those conversations right to listeners, as the credit union professionals detail the topics that mean the most to them.

What is consumer-permissioned data (CPD)? And how can credit unions leverage it to bring more automation into their lending operations? MeasureOne Chief Revenue Officer Yaron Oren stopped by the CUNA News Podcast to answer these questions and more. He explains how MeasureOne, founded in 2015 to focus on student lending, enables automated verification of income and employment, proof of insurance, a...

The Eugene H. Farley League Leadership Award is presented annually by the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) honoring a League president and League executive who demonstrate visionary leadership at the state and national levels.  The 2023 recipients of the Farley Award are Paul Mercer, president/CEO of the Ohio Credit Union League, and Lauren Whaley, president of the Carolinas Cr...

Credit unions across the U.S. are navigating technological advancements, generational shifts, and an influx of financial options. To Withclutch CEO and co-founder Nicky Hinrichsen, this means providing advanced digital experiences that enable credit unions to better serve their members. Hinrichsen sat down with CUNA Digital Media Design Specialist Yeekeng Yang to discuss topics including the colla...

Nearly 6,000 credit union advocates descended upon Washington, D.C., for the 2023 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference , where conversations ranged from advocacy priorities to financial well-being for all to the operational challenges facing credit unions. CUNA editors took part in many conversations at the CUNA News Podcast booth during the event including Day Matthews, Jason Lindstrom, Deborah F...

During Women’s History Month, people reflect on the courage of women from past generations and celebrate how their efforts have shaped them into who they are today. Heather Walter, CEO at  Advanz Credit Union in Louisville, Ky, Lily Newfarmer, president/CEO at  Tarrant County’s Credit Union in Fort Worth, Texas, and Jan Page, president/CEO at Community South Credit Union in Chipley, Fla., talk abo...

Credit Union Magazine’s 2023 Credit Union Heroes have shaped their credit union spirit and philosophy around their personal outlooks and experiences. Amanda Merz, Michael Ray, Amanda Swan, and Joanne Todd joined this episode of the CUNA News Podcast to share those values and detail how they advocate for people in their communities.

Financial wellness is at the heart of the credit union service philosophy. Greg Michlig, CUNA’s executive vice president and chief engagement officer, explores why financial well-being for all is a strategic priority for America’s credit unions. 

Sekou Andrews believes in the power of words. Andrews shares how he developed poetic voice speaking to inspire unconventional and innovative thinking. Poetic voice seamlessly fuses inspirational speaking with spoken word poetry. He’ll provide the opening Ed (Filene) Talk at the 2023 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) , Feb. 26 through March 2 in Washington D.C.

This episode highlights  Black History Month, recognizing the significance of Black leadership within the credit union movement and sharing the promise of a new credit union formed in Minneapolis. CUNA Senior Editor Ron Jooss opens the episode by speaking with Arise Community Credit Union founders Debra Hurston and Dan Johnson, and Andrea Molnau of the Minnesota Credit Union Network . They explore...

As we approach the end of January, the 2023 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) is only a month away. CUNA Executive Vice President and Chief Products and Services Officer Todd Spiczenski offers a preview of  the 2023 CUNA GAC, which will be held Feb. 26 to March 2 in Washington, D.C.  

A lot can happen in a year. For an early look at 2023, three CUNA Council members joined this week's episode of the CUNA News Podcast to give listeners a glance at their mindset heading into the new year.  Elevations Credit Union Chief Operating Officer Ray Lindley, Connect Credit Union EVP/Chief Operations Officer Cynthia Ryan, and Vantage West Credit Union Chief Lending Officer Jeremy Pinar...

CUNA’s three economists joined the CUNA News Podcast this week to discuss all the economic signs they're seeing and what those signs mean for the year ahead. Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer for Policy Analysis and Chief Economist Mike Schenk, Senior Economist Dawit Kebede, and Senior Economist Ligia Vado examine the chances of a recession, the lending market, signs of economic optimism, and pro...

In this episode of the CUNA News Podcast, technology forecaster, disruptive innovation expert, and bestselling author Daniel Burrus talks about the importance of planning, trends that will impact the future, and steps credit unions can take to position themselves for success.

In this episode of the CUNA News Podcast , CUNA Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer Jason Stverak highlights advocacy wins from 2022, looks ahead to priorities in 2023, and shares what he likes most about the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference , which will be held Feb. 26 to March 2nd in Washington, D.C.

In this episode of the CUNA News Podcast, Lee Wetherington tells CUNA Digital Media Design Specialist Yeekeng Yang that credit unions have never faced more competition, as the average American consumer uses between 15 and 20 different financial service providers and apps. With that as a backdrop, Wetherington discusses the effect of payment apps on credit unions, the pros and cons of financial fra...

In this episode of the CUNA News Podcast, behavioral economist and author Melina Palmer provides us with a new understanding of behavioral science and economics. More importantly, she explains how we can use behavioral science to improve our organizations and our day-to-day lives. 

In this episode of the CUNA News Podcast , sponsored by Moody’s Analytics , James Partridge, senior director of risk solutions practice, explores how to navigate climate risk and gauge organizational sustainability using nvironment, social, and governance factors (ESG).

Whether it’s raising money for honor flights or creating supportive employee resource groups, credit unions have a long history of commitment to servicemembers. In this episode of the CUNA News Podcast , leaders from Black Hills Federal Credit Union , GCS Credit Union , and VyStar Credit Union share how they serve their local military community.

In this episode of the CUNA News Podcast, six veterans share the lessons they learned in the military that have been useful in their credit union careers

In this episode of the CUNA News Podcast , Senior Editor Ron Jooss catches up with 2022 Credit Union Rock Star Raul Cordero, a data architect and integrations lead at $927 million asset Tropical Financial Credit Union in Miramar, Fla. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on how being a good teammate and leader is a fundamental skill for IT people because technology supports every aspect of th...

Reseda Group Chief Technology Officer Ben Maxim shares how credit unions can benefit with the right fintech partnerships, how to identify the right partnerships, and current fintech trends.

Credit Union Magazine Rock Stars Keith Stone, of Finest Federal Credit Union in New York City, and Wendy Tariff, of Police Credit Union of Connecticut in Hartford, join the podcast to discuss running credit unions for police departments, advocating for small credit unions, and serving people who serve.

In this episode of the CUNA News Podcast, sponsored by Fiserv, Patti Reid, Vice President of Product, walks listeners through the threat of identity fraud, the impact of fraud on consumers, best practices in reducing account takeover, and how credit unions can protect their members.

Credit Union Rock Star Robby Glore, CEO at Combined Employees Credit Union in Warner Robins, Ga., shares how passion and connectivity turned the credit union’s financials around. Listen as Glore tells a small credit union story of serving members, meeting financial challenges head-on, loving what he does, and how credit unions can succeed by coming together.