America's Credit Unions
America's Credit Unions is a weekly podcast featuring credit union people and credit union ideas.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 354
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2024
Exceeding Expectations with Monica Belz
On April 14, 2018, the island of Kauai in Hawaii was deluged with a historic rain storm.
As with all natural disasters, basic daily needs such as food and clean water were suddenly at a premium. Kauai…
The changing role of the CFO with Brandon Smith
Chief financial officers (CFO) are no longer solely number crunchers. Instead, they’re increasingly being asked to get more involved in the credit union’s strategic mission.
“It helps us think a littl…
Understanding emotional intelligence with Brandi Stankovic
You’re having a bad day. That could affect the interactions you have with your colleagues.
But if you understand your emotions and how they impact you, it might allow you to turn unpleasant interactio…
The path to CEO with Evergreen CU’s Jason Lindstrom
Jason Lindstrom has a message for all credit union marketers who want to be CEO: He’s living proof it can be done.
Lindstrom started as a part-time teller during college and took on a variety of marke…
Board best practices with John Sackett & Phil Browarsky
President/CEO Mike Lee explains how KCT goes the extra mile to reduce members’ debt burden.
How KCT Credit Union puts members first
President/CEO Mike Lee explains how KCT goes the extra mile to reduce members’ debt burden.
The risks and rewards of cannabis banking
When Washington state legalized the use of marijuana in 2014, O Bee Credit Union in Tumwater, Wash., initially decided not to serve marijuana-related businesses.
But when members started asking for c…
Cybersecurity and the board with David Reed
Board members ultimately are responsible for the security of their credit unions.
Celebrating Greatness with Crystal Long & Diana Dykstra
In this episode of the CUNA News podcast, Crystal Long and Diana Dykstra, winners of the National Credit Union Foundation’s Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Individual Achievement, share their feelings…
Conversations at the 2019 CUNA GAC
Meet the 2019 Credit Union Heroes
Maurice Smith on diversity and inclusion
CUNA Chairman Maurice Smith believes credit unions should extend themselves beyond financial inclusion.
Sue Cuevas on starting a new credit union
Latino credit union provides new hope for struggling members.
The importance of big data with Kirk Kordeleski
Data can level the playing field for credit unions, says consultant Kirk Kordeleski.
REPLAY: Social media compliance with Kristen Tatlock
While social media opens many doors, it can also raise serious compliance hurdles.
In this episode of the CUNA News Podcast, Kristen Tatlock, senior compliance manager for Credit Union Service Networ…
The power of innovation With Vermont FCU’s Doug Robinson
Everyone can be an innovator, says Vermont Federal Credit Union’s Doug Robinson.
Advocacy in action with CUNA’s Ryan Donovan
As CUNA’s Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan tells it, advocacy is a process.
Donovan says 2018’s advocacy results validated CUNA's 360-degree advocacy approach—a grassroots strategy that fosters en…
Building leadership skills with Coastal FCU’s Phil Kadzielawski
The Emerging Leader Award winner says participation, networking, and professional development build leadership skills.
The value of community service with Franklin First Federal CU CEO Michelle Dwyer
While Michelle Dwyer says she “fell into her job” at $63 million asset Franklin First Federal Credit Union in Greenfield, Mass., there’s more to it than that.
Dwyer started as a temporary teller in 2…
Fintech partnerships with Alliant CU’s Jeremy Pinard
As fintechs continue to increase their presence in the financial services industry, credit unions must decide to either form partnerships with these potential disruptors or compete against them.
The …