Inside Cornerstone

David Pickney, chief financial officer of Arlington-based Texas Trust Credit Union, plans to retire this year, bringing an end to his distinguished career at the credit union.

When it comes to charity events, you can’t go wrong if jeans are involved. Just ask Melanie Palmer, branch manager of the Red River Credit Union in Paris, Texas.

For more than a decade, Fort Worth-based American Airlines Federal Credit Union has been proud to invest in the futures of its young member-owners by providing scholarship awards toward higher education. This year, out of hundreds of initial applicants, the credit union awarded 11 scholarships of $4,000 each to six high school students and five college students.

The Cornerstone League’s Lending and Collections Council is seeking members to serve on its executive committee. This volunteer position will help plan and provide training opportunities, webinars, roundtables, conferences, and award programs that bring the council members together throughout the year.

In a survey by Markstein/Certus Insights, 70% of U.S. consumers said they expect companies they do business with to support social and environment issues.*