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WEOKIE FCU Drastically Reduces Overdraft Service Charges
WEOKIE Federal Credit Union is the first financial institution in Oklahoma to announce a decrease of their members’ overdraft and non-sufficient funds service charges by almost 50%.
Resource One CU Gives Back to Community in Celebration of 85th Anniversary
To celebrate Resource One Credit Union’s 85th anniversary, the Dallas-based credit union called for help giving back to their communities.
Houston Chapter Volleyball Tournament Raises Funds for Children’s Charities
The Houston Chapter of Credit Unions continues to raise funds for children’s charities.
City FCU Opens Soncy Branch in Amarillo
Amarillo-based City Federal Credit Union is celebrating the opening of its Soncy branch (8100 South Soncy), which will act as the gateway to Western Amarillo in the subdivision of Heritage Hills.
Tinker FCU Announces New CEO Dave Willis
Tinker Federal Credit Union has announced that Dave Willis is its new president and CEO, effective Sept. 1, 2021. Willis assumes the help after Mike Kloiber retired in August.
Tinker FCU Names Krista Basinger SVP of Lending
Tinker Federal Credit Union has named Krista Basinger senior vice president of lending.
Education CU Announces Promotions and New Hire
Education Credit Union in Amarillo has promoted four team members and hired a new SVP of lending.
Kevin Lockingen Promoted to SVP – Finance with Greater Texas CU
Kevin Lockingen was recently promoted to Senior Vice President – Finance with Austin-based Greater Texas Credit Union.
FivePoint CU Promotes Lissette McCartney to Assistant Branch Manager
FivePoint Credit Union President and CEO Erik M. Shaw has announced that Lissette McCartney has been promoted to assistant branch manager in Beaumont, Texas.
In This Week’s Leaguer
This week’s Leaguer features insightful articles that delve into the world of credit union advocacy, regional news, and other industry events on our radar.
ELEVATE: CU Leadership Summit Adds Live-Streaming Option
Great news for credit union leaders and staff! ELEVATE: Credit Union Leadership Summit, which takes place Sept. 8–10, will now offer live streaming of the four general sessions.
More Q&A for Texas CUs That Want to Prohibit Guns in Their Establishments
In a previous InfoSight article, Cornerstone League Regulatory and Compliance Counsel Suzanne Yashewski provided questions and answers to credit unions in Texas about the new laws regarding guns and the signs for prohibiting guns in their establishments.
SCMS: A ‘True Asset’ for Communication Federal Credit Union
If you are looking for a credit union that can vouch for the value of sending future leaders to Cornerstone League’s Southwest CUNA Management School, you won’t find a bigger believer in the program than Communication Federal Credit Union of Oklahoma City.
CUNA Joins Others in Supporting Bill to Change CFPB Leadership Structure
In mid-August, CUNA joined 28 organizations in writing a letter to strongly support a bill to eliminate the current, single-director operational structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Streamlined CDFI Application Qualifying Round Opens Sept. 12
Federally insured, low-income credit unions seeking a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certification can apply for the National Credit Union Administration’s streamlined qualification process between Sept. 12 and Oct. 15.
In Memoriam: Oklahoma Central CU’s Brad Scheidt
Oklahoma Central Credit Union has announced that its EVP, Chief Finance and Strategy Officer Brad A. Scheidt died suddenly on Aug. 25.
From Mailroom to C-Suite: After 46 Years with Credit Unions, Southland CEO Jonathan Matthews Is Retiring
Jonathan Matthews got his first job during his senior year in 1973 through a VOE high school work program at Security Service Federal Credit Union. In 1974, SSFCU hired him to work in their mailroom.
Southland FCU Earns ‘Best of Lufkin’ Honor
Southland Federal Credit Union has won “Best of Lufkin” honors for the second time in two years.
Ron Smith of Texas Trust Named Small Business Champion
Ron Smith, chief growth officer of Texas Trust Credit Union, was named Small Business Champion by the Arlington Black Chamber of Commerce.
Unity One Credit Union CEO Gary Williams Retiring January 2022
After 27 years of service with Fort Worth-based Unity One Credit Union, CEO Gary Williams has announced his retirement.
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