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How InTouch’s Kent Lugrand addresses food insecurity
Kent Lugrand, president and CEO of InTouch Credit Union of Plano, Texas, explained during a May 4 interview in Authority Magazine how InTouch decided to put its money where hungry mouths were.
Tinker FCU announces new and promoted employees
The largest credit union in Oklahoma, Tinker Federal Credit Union, has announced four promotions and hires.
Greater Texas | Aggieland CU upgrades account processing to better serve members
Austin-based Greater Texas | Aggieland Credit Union has launched a major technology upgrade, the conversion of its core account processing system, in a project that will be finished by the end of May 2023.
Neighborhood CU opens new branch building in Waxahachie
Neighborhood Credit Union joined Waxahachie leaders on May 5 for a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of its new building at 1750 N. Highway 77 in Waxahachie.
True Sky CU CEO receives most admired CEO award
Oklahoma publication The Journal Record recently honored leaders at the 13th annual Oklahoma’s Most Admired CEOs & Financial Stewardship Awards event, where True Sky Credit Union CEO Sean Cahill received a Most Admired CEO award in the private company category.
Space City CU and Brazosport Teachers FCU Announce Merger
Effective May 1, Brazosport Teachers Federal Credit Union merged with Space City Credit Union. The merger creates a credit union with $163 million in assets and branches in Houston, La Porte, and Clute, Texas.
Oklahoma CUs! Claim your spot and be a sponsor for Night for the House!
Just a little time remains for you to claim your spot or become a sponsor for the 12th annual Night for the House to benefit Credit Union House of Oklahoma.
GOTV: Arkansas and Texas Primaries Are Underway
In our perennial push to “get out the vote,” we want to remind credit unions that the Arkansas and Texas primaries are now underway.
Snigglezoo and GreenPath leaders talk about how CUs can promote financial well-being for all
In honor of Financial Literacy Month, The Cornerstone League Podcast features Snigglezoo founder and “Chief Mammal” John Lanza and GreenPath Business Development Specialist Andrew Manthei, who share their definitions of financial literacy and what credit unions can do to help promote financial well-being for all.
ICYMI: CFPB supervisory report finds unlawful auto repossessions
On Monday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its Supervisory Highlights report on violations of the law identified during the CFPB’s supervisory examinations in the second half of 2021.
Merger of People’s Trust with First Service creates fifth largest CU in Houston area
The $524 million People’s Trust Federal Credit Union merged into the $896 million First Service Credit Union on May 1, which creates the fifth largest credit union in the Greater Houston market, according to a First Service prepared statement.
Resource One CU partners with Healthy Kids Running Series to promote active lifestyles
Resource One Credit Union announced a new partnership with the Healthy Kids Running Series, a national, community-based nonprofit that provides a fun, inclusive five-week running series for kids ages 2–14.
Greater Texas | Aggieland CUs win multiple Diamond and Pinnacle awards
Greater Texas Credit Union and its subsidiary, Aggieland Credit Union, won multiple Diamond and Pinnacle awards for successful marketing campaigns from the Credit Union National Association Marketing and Business Development Council and the Cornerstone Marketing and Business Development Council.
American Airlines Cadet Academy introduces new student loan options with American Airlines FCU
The American Airlines Cadet Academy and American Airlines Credit Union announced a new partnership, bringing an additional suite of new financial options for incoming candidates accepted into the Cadet Academy program.
Austin Chapter has fun and donates $5k to Cornerstone Foundation
On April 26, the Cornerstone League Austin Chapter held a rock ‘n’ roll-themed bowling night at the Main Event for Cornerstone Foundation.
Tinker FCU names two new lending VPs
Tinker Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Oklahoma, has named Edgar Medina as its vice president and director of lending and Chad Woolard as its vice president/manager of indirect lending.
New VP appointed at Cherokee Strip Credit Union
Cherokee Strip Credit Union, rated nationally as 5-Stars Superior by Bauer Financial, has announced that Jeffrey MacKinnon has joined the team as vice president of commercial and agricultural lending.
NCUA’s Hauptman Talks CECL, Succession Planning, Digital Assets, and More + Council Forums and Keith Gaddie, Ph.D.
Along with Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard, NCUA Vice Chair Kyle Hauptman kicked off last week’s IMPACT 2022: Annual Meeting and Council Forum in an interview-style event center stage.
Community, diversity, and the media top Soledad O’Brien remarks at Cornerstone’s IMPACT 2022
Soledad O’Brien took center stage as a headliner during Cornerstone League’s IMPACT 2022: Annual Meeting and Council Forum in Grapevine, Texas last week.
Cornerstone announces annual award winners at IMPACT 2022
Cornerstone League extends hearty congratulations to award winners from across the region, including awards for national community service, impact, Chapter of the Year, Small Credit Union Achiever, and Hall of Fame.
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