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FivePoint Credit Union names new AVP of human resources

Erik M. Shaw, president and CEO of FivePoint Credit Union in Conroe, Texas, has announced that Carrie Strong has been promoted to assistant vice president of human resources.


TDECU breaks ground on new member center in Victoria

On July 29, TDECU broke ground on a new location to better serve its members in Victoria, Texas. The Victoria-North Navarro Member Center is scheduled to be completed in Spring 2023.


Texans Credit Union names Dan Mathews VP of consumer lending

Dan Mathews, a 30-year credit union industry veteran, has been named vice president of consumer lending at Texans Credit Union.


Texas Trust Gives Foundation issues $65,000 in grants to nine school districts

On Aug. 9, the Texas Trust Gives Foundation awarded $65,000 in grants to nine North Texas school districts. The grants range from $1,500 to more than $10,000.


Economist speaks at Rise UP, hosted by True Sky CU

True Sky Credit Union’s June Rise UP luncheon focusing on women in leadership featured Lindsey Piegza, Ph.D., chief economist for Chicago-based Stifel Financial.


In Memoriam: Mike Roark

Mike Roark, senior vice president of lending and collections at Neighborhood Credit Union, has passed away. He was 65.


Wrap-up: Cornerstone legislative briefing for Hike at Home

Yesterday, Cornerstone League EVP/Chief Advocacy Officer Jim Phelps led a virtual legislative briefing designed to help credit union leaders as they engage with elected officials who have returned to their home districts during what’s known in Congress as the August Recess.


Just say no to the Credit Card Competition Act

Yesterday Cornerstone and CUNA issued an action alert calling on credit union champions, advocates, and members to communicate their opposition to the bill to their lawmakers.


In Memoriam: Cynthia Rogstad

Longtime Cornerstone League employee Cynthia Rogstad passed away this week after battling a long-term illness.


Better Together: An Update from Caroline Willard on HCUA Merger

As we run through our due diligence, we at Cornerstone League are filled with optimism and a sense of excitement for a future with the Heartland Credit Union Association as an integral part of our organization.


Cornerstone podcast features leadership luminary Ryan Hawk

The Cornerstone Podcast has posted its latest episode featuring renowned leadership author and podcaster Ryan Hawk.


Oklahoma Legislative Summary available online now

Cornerstone League and the Oklahoma Credit Union Association are pleased to present the 2022 Oklahoma Legislative Summary, which is available online now.


ICYMI: Senators announce bipartisan caucus to support CDFIs, MDIs

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators announced the creation of a new legislative caucus for the community development financial institution industry, Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia announced on Monday.


Education CU announces interim president and CEO Marcus Smith

Education Credit Union of Amarillo announced the departure of President/CEO Eric Jenkins and the appointment of Marcus Smith as interim president and CEO.


PrimeWay FCU gives $10,000 in free groceries and $7,500 in free gas

On two days in June and July, PrimeWay Federal Credit Union of Houston surprised people with free groceries and free gas.


TTCU announces financial literacy partnership to benefit schools

TTCU Federal Credit, the second largest credit union in Oklahoma, has partnered with Zogo Classroom to provide financial literacy tools to teachers in the state of Oklahoma at no cost to the schools.


TDECU breaks ground on new member center in Victoria

Houston-based TDECU held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 29 for a new member center to better serve the Victoria area.


Texoma Community CU attracts 10 donors to blood drive

Texoma Community Credit Union on July 14 helped 10 people give the gift of life at its South Parkway branch in Wichita Falls, Texas.


Tinker FCU names Garner, Lightfoot, and Rhodes as AVPs, branch managers

Tinker Federal Credit Union has named Maria Garner, Shelby Lightfoot, and Eboni Rhodes as assistant vice presidents, branch managers, at TFCU branches in Oklahoma City.


Will Bigsby Jr. is new AVP at Tinker FCU

Tinker Federal Credit Union recently named Will Bigsby Jr. assistant vice president, manager of finance and accounting.

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