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Hike the Hill news and remarks from CU advocates
Another Cornerstone League Hike the Hill has been logged into the history books. By all accounts, this year’s event, held Sept. 27–29 in Washington, D.C., was a rousing success.
Cornerstone League joins Texas trades in opposition to interchange legislation
Cornerstone League’s advocacy arm, Texas Credit Union Association, joined Independent Bankers Association of Texas, Credit Union Coalition of Texas, and Texas Bankers Association in crafting a letter to lawmakers opposing the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022—an act that seeks to create new routing mandates that would affect the way financial institutions issue credit.
How will you celebrate ICU Day?
It’s almost time for credit unions to come together to celebrate International Credit Union Day. This year, ICU Day is on Thursday, Oct. 20, and to help us celebrate, CUNA and WOCCU have created helpful resources.
Submit your nomination now for Credit Union House Hall of Leaders
The nomination period for the 2023 Credit Union House Hall of Leaders award is open now through Dec. 30, 2022.
Honorees announced for the 2023 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards
The National Credit Union Foundation has announced the four honorees for its 34th annual Herb Wegner Memorial Awards—the U.S. credit union movement’s highest national honors.
UFCU names Michael Crowl the next president/CEO
The UFCU Board of Directors announced the selection of Michael Crowl as the next president and CEO of UFCU. In his new role, Crowl will lead the No. 1 credit union in Central Texas with $4.4 billion in assets and 355,000 members.
Ed Cruz is the new VP of wealth management for TDECU
TDECU has named financial services executive Ed Cruz as vice president of wealth management.
Will Van Alstine named branch manager of Greater Texas Credit Union Lamar location
Greater Texas Credit Union has named Will Van Alstine branch manager for its Lamar Boulevard location in Austin.
TFCU names Chih Wei Chen as branch manager at Choctaw Branch
Tinker Federal Credit Union has named Chih Wei Chen assistant vice president, and branch manager at its Choctaw branch.
Krayton Ederington joins Diamond Lakes CU as consumer loan officer
Krayton Ederington has been named consumer loan officer for Diamond Lakes Federal Credit Union in Malvern, Ark.
TFCU Financial Advisors hires financial planning analyst Amy Harper
TFCU Financial Advisors has hired Amy Harper as a financial planning analyst.
Coastal Bend Chapter hosts meet & greet for state and federal candidates
The Coastal Bend Chapter of Credit Unions hosted a Candidate Meet & Greet on Sept. 22 at a local restaurant.
Texas Trust Gives Foundation donates $25,000 to Spread the Hope Peanut Butter Drive
On Oct. 3, the Texas Trust Gives Foundation presented a check for $25,000 to the North Texas Food Bank. The donation will be used to purchase 25,000 one-pound jars of peanut butter to support the food bank’s Spread the Hope Peanut Butter Drive.
Better together: Cornerstone and HCUA boards approve merger agreement
This week, the Cornerstone League and Heartland Credit Union Association boards of directors approved the Cornerstone-HCUA merger agreement.
Celebrate ICU Day with us
This year, International Credit Union Day is on Thursday, Oct. 20. CUNA and WOCCU shared resources to help credit unions celebrate.
NCUA board proposes rule on member expulsion and amendments to subordinated debt
The National Credit Union Administration Board held its first in-person open board meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and its eighth open meeting of 2022, which included a live webcast, and unanimously approved two items...
National Credit Union Foundation seeks candidates for board of directors
The National Credit Union Foundation is seeking candidates for its volunteer board of directors. Four seats have terms expiring at the end of 2022.
The perils of investor overconfidence
Economists and investment strategists are said to suffer from a malady known as “physics envy.” The physical universe is governed by laws that create certainty about the outcome of an action.
Rep. Rafael Anchía visits Resource One Credit Union
On Sept. 15, Rep. Rafael Anchía (D-District 103) visited the leadership and board of directors of Dallas-based Resource One Credit Union for their September board meeting.
Texas Trust CEO named to Downtown Arlington Management Corporation Board of Directors
Jim Minge, CEO of Texas Trust Credit Union, was appointed to the board of directors of the Downtown Arlington Management Corporation.
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