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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.


In Memoriam: Clint Hartmann, Former CEO of Houston Texas Fire Fighters FCU

Clint Hartmann, who served as president and CEO of Houston Texas Fire Fighters Federal Credit Union from 2004 until January 2016, has passed away.


In This Week’s Leaguer

This week’s Leaguer offers a blend of credit union stories, from compliance Q&As and value-added programs to the latest trends and boast-worthy regional achievements.


Q&A for Texas Credit Unions That Want to Prohibit Guns in Their CUs

Cornerstone League Regulatory and Compliance Counsel Suzanne Yashewski provides questions and answers for credit unions in Texas about the new laws regarding guns and the signs for prohibiting guns in their establishments.


ALM Key Ratio Analysis Report: Page 8, the Earnings Equation

Recently you received your second quarter 2021 Key Ratio Analysis report, which is delivered to your inbox as part of your dues-supported service with Cornerstone League.


Cornerstone Councils Benefit Individuals and Credit Unions Alike

The Cornerstone League Councils Program may be a perfect fit for you—and your credit union.


Cornerstone Announces Crashers for ELEVATE

For several years, ELEVATE: Credit Union Leadership Summit organizers have participated in the Crash Program for credit union young professionals, inviting the up-and-coming generation of leaders to join seasoned leaders and share their fresh perspective.


Foundation Disaster Relief

The Cornerstone Foundation is committed to the “people helping people” philosophy. That’s why we stand ready to support credit union communities when disaster strikes.


NCUA to Host ‘Modernized Exam Tools’ Webinar on Sept. 8

The National Credit Union Administration will host a webinar on the agency’s modernized examination tools on Wednesday, Sept. 8, beginning at 1 p.m. CT.

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