Sitting across the desk from our CEO, all I remember hearing was, “Andy, you are the new Vice President of the CUSO. You need to spend all day, every day making sure our CUSO makes us money.” I suppose this is where my CUSO Project began.

2014 CompetitionCUES Next Top Credit Union Exec TeamAugust 28, 2014

Who will take your credit union to the next level?

In today’s world of constant, fast-paced change, it’s becoming increasingly harder to keep up. With a large number of the baby-boomers preparing to retire, what is your credit union doing to prepare the up-and-coming leaders of tomorrow to take over the reins?

2014 CompetitionCUES Next Top Credit Union Exec TeamAugust 27, 2014

Providing Hope

In June I got a dreadful little postcard stating that I had to pay $100 to renew my license plates. Instantly it made me think of much cooler ways of spending that cash. Now, the $100 didn’t break the bank and it’s one of those things you just have to pay.

2014 CompetitionAlvaro MaciasAugust 26, 2014

Why start a Young Professionals group?

The day I found the inspiration for my project is a day I won’t forget. After attending my first Boot Camp made possible by the Wisconsin Credit Union League’s Young Professional Network this past fall, I knew I had to share this inspiration and passion with others.

2014 CompetitionCUES Next Top Credit Union Exec TeamAugust 25, 2014

Power CU Rebrand - Life is calling

Imagine your credit union experiencing 18% net loan growth, a younger demographic profile with 5% member growth, and a 62% increase to your bottom line in a matter of a year. This is the projected outcome of Power Credit Union’s rebrand - “Life is calling.” Do these figures persuade you to answer?

2014 CompetitionJennifer MravichAugust 22, 2014

A Member Advisory Board with a difference

Relationship. Communication. Trust. Understanding. Hold up…are we on the same page? I am not talking about a marriage here, folks. These are things that most credit unions want with their members, and what most members want from their credit union.

Brianne MeszarosAugust 21, 2014

How Helping People Helps the Credit Union

I love to find ways to connect my personal and professional life. At the end of the day, I want to inspire kindness. I’m also very passionate about credit union principles and philosophy. I admire how we use our business model for the greater good.

2014 CompetitionCUES Next Top Credit Union Exec TeamAugust 20, 2014

Local Collaboration for State-Wide Awareness: ILCUnite

National campaigns have helped give the Credit Union movement a unifying voice and a message to engage and empower members. However, research has shown that many members still cannot accurately describe the Credit Union difference and PSCU recently stated that 71% of millennials do not know what a credit union is.

2014 CompetitionCUES Next Top Credit Union Exec TeamAugust 19, 2014