Credit Unions, Coffee & Conversations Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:09:18 -0400 http://mcul.org en-us © 2026 Credit Unions, Coffee & Conversations yes b4eb8b5c-7c1a-5cea-b06c-46d140f33a66 MCUL episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) MCUL, Michigan, League, CU, Credit Unions, Financial, CEO, Leadership, Woman Led, CU, Coffee, Conversation MCUL https://storage.buzzsprout.com/2sf22850omwzxqw45bdnvka7xscm?.jpg Credit Unions, Coffee & Conversations http://mcul.org Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan In this special episode, Patty Corkery welcomes Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for a conversation on leadership, advice for young professionals, financial literacy and the role policy plays in supporting Michigan’s workforce and communities.

]]> In this special episode, Patty Corkery welcomes Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for a conversation on leadership, advice for young professionals, financial literacy and the role policy plays in supporting Michigan’s workforce and communities.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-18988612 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1430 full false Jill Nowacki, CEO, Humanidei Jill Nowacki, CEO, Humanidei In this episode, Patty Corkery is joined by Humanidei President & CEO Jill Nowacki to talk about leadership, career transitions and why curiosity is a leadership advantage.

]]> In this episode, Patty Corkery is joined by Humanidei President & CEO Jill Nowacki to talk about leadership, career transitions and why curiosity is a leadership advantage.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-18841984 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 2887 full false Scott Simpson, CEO, America's Credit Unions Scott Simpson, CEO, America's Credit Unions In this episode, Patty Corkery is joined by America’s Credit Unions President & CEO Scott Simpson for a conversation on leadership, a preview of the 2026 GAC and the responsibility credit unions have to show up and tell their story in Washington.

]]> In this episode, Patty Corkery is joined by America’s Credit Unions President & CEO Scott Simpson for a conversation on leadership, a preview of the 2026 GAC and the responsibility credit unions have to show up and tell their story in Washington.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-18746962 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 2204 full false A Special Holiday Episode A Special Holiday Episode In this special holiday episode of Credit Unions, Coffee & Conversation, we’re revisiting some of the most thoughtful reflections on leadership from across the podcast. These voices — both seasoned executives and rising young professionals — share unique perspectives on what it means to lead with purpose, vision and authenticity.

Featured voices (in order):

  • Deleanna Allen
  • Mike Reuter
  • John Ballantyne
  • Kate Hall
  • Lamont Black
  • Dylan Bloniarz
  • Cathie Mahon
  • Josh Herman
  • Jeff Rendel
  • Julia (Patty's daughter)
  • Tiffany Ford
  • Sati Smith

Whether you're revisiting familiar voices or hearing these insights for the first time, we hope they inspire and energize your leadership journey heading into the new year.

]]> In this special holiday episode of Credit Unions, Coffee & Conversation, we’re revisiting some of the most thoughtful reflections on leadership from across the podcast. These voices — both seasoned executives and rising young professionals — share unique perspectives on what it means to lead with purpose, vision and authenticity.

Featured voices (in order):

  • Deleanna Allen
  • Mike Reuter
  • John Ballantyne
  • Kate Hall
  • Lamont Black
  • Dylan Bloniarz
  • Cathie Mahon
  • Josh Herman
  • Jeff Rendel
  • Julia (Patty's daughter)
  • Tiffany Ford
  • Sati Smith

Whether you're revisiting familiar voices or hearing these insights for the first time, we hope they inspire and energize your leadership journey heading into the new year.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-18358690 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500 808 full false Karen Browne, CEO, TBA Credit Union Karen Browne, CEO, TBA Credit Union This episode, Patty Corkery sits down with Karen Browne, CEO of TBA Credit Union, to talk about leadership, the success of TBA's student-run credit unions and why staying grounded in purpose is key to long-term success. 

]]> This episode, Patty Corkery sits down with Karen Browne, CEO of TBA Credit Union, to talk about leadership, the success of TBA's student-run credit unions and why staying grounded in purpose is key to long-term success. 

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-18069256 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 2509 full false Lamont Black, Founder of Wide Open Ventures Lamont Black, Founder of Wide Open Ventures This episode, Patty Corkery chats with Dr. Lamont Black — finance professor and founder of Wide Open Ventures — about how emerging technologies like AI and the stablecoin are shaping the future of finance, and how credit unions fit in.

]]> This episode, Patty Corkery chats with Dr. Lamont Black — finance professor and founder of Wide Open Ventures — about how emerging technologies like AI and the stablecoin are shaping the future of finance, and how credit unions fit in.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-18018735 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400 3215 full false Pankaj Kulshreshtha, CEO, Scienaptic Pankaj Kulshreshtha, CEO, Scienaptic This episode, Patty Corkery talks with Pankaj “PK” Kulshreshtha, CEO of Scienaptic, about how AI is transforming credit union lending. PK shares insights on responsible AI, empowering lenders with better data and how credit unions can use technology to expand access to credit while protecting members. 

]]> This episode, Patty Corkery talks with Pankaj “PK” Kulshreshtha, CEO of Scienaptic, about how AI is transforming credit union lending. PK shares insights on responsible AI, empowering lenders with better data and how credit unions can use technology to expand access to credit while protecting members. 

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-17940331 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2696 full false John Ballantyne, Founder & CEO of Tru Treasury John Ballantyne, Founder & CEO of Tru Treasury This episode, Patty Corkery sits down with John Ballantyne, Founder and CEO of Tru Treasury, to unpack what treasury management really means and how credit unions are stepping up to serve the business community. From Tru Treasury’s origin story to its recognition as 2025 CUSO of the Year, John shares how collaboration and clarity are reshaping the way credit unions support their business members.

]]> This episode, Patty Corkery sits down with John Ballantyne, Founder and CEO of Tru Treasury, to unpack what treasury management really means and how credit unions are stepping up to serve the business community. From Tru Treasury’s origin story to its recognition as 2025 CUSO of the Year, John shares how collaboration and clarity are reshaping the way credit unions support their business members.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-17612191 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2602 full false Jeff Rendel, President, Rising Above Enterprises & Paul Marston, COO, Performance Solutions Jeff Rendel, President, Rising Above Enterprises & Paul Marston, COO, Performance Solutions This episode, Patty Corkery welcomes Jeff Rendel, President of Rising Above Enterprises, and Paul Marston, COO of Performance Solutions. The conversation centers on what makes credit union leadership effective in today’s environment, as well as a preview of CUSG's upcoming Leadership Forum.

]]> This episode, Patty Corkery welcomes Jeff Rendel, President of Rising Above Enterprises, and Paul Marston, COO of Performance Solutions. The conversation centers on what makes credit union leadership effective in today’s environment, as well as a preview of CUSG's upcoming Leadership Forum.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-17557066 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2425 full false Dylan Bloniarz - AVP, Director of Marketing, Embers Credit Union Dylan Bloniarz - AVP, Director of Marketing, Embers Credit Union This episode, Patty Corkery chats with Dylan Bloniarz, AVP, Director of Marketing at Embers Credit Union. A lifelong credit union professional, Dylan shares his journey through the movement and how he’s helping Embers stand out with bold, creative marketing that speaks to Gen Z and stays true to the credit union mission.

]]> This episode, Patty Corkery chats with Dylan Bloniarz, AVP, Director of Marketing at Embers Credit Union. A lifelong credit union professional, Dylan shares his journey through the movement and how he’s helping Embers stand out with bold, creative marketing that speaks to Gen Z and stays true to the credit union mission.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-17479825 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2970 full false Cathie Mahon - CEO, Inclusiv Cathie Mahon - CEO, Inclusiv This episode, Inclusiv CEO Cathie Mahon joins Patty Corkery to talk about why inclusion needs to be more than just a buzzword and how credit unions rooted in their communities are uniquely positioned to close financial access gaps and deliver impact where it’s needed most.

]]> This episode, Inclusiv CEO Cathie Mahon joins Patty Corkery to talk about why inclusion needs to be more than just a buzzword and how credit unions rooted in their communities are uniquely positioned to close financial access gaps and deliver impact where it’s needed most.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-17360646 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2518 full false Jeffrey Kusler - CEO, Journey Federal Credit Union Jeffrey Kusler - CEO, Journey Federal Credit Union The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Jeffrey Kusler, CEO, Journey Federal Credit Union.  Kusler talks about what drew him to the credit union mission, the importance of member service and why it’s vital to develop and empower staff — especially in a time of rapid change and increasing demands on credit unions.

]]> The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Jeffrey Kusler, CEO, Journey Federal Credit Union.  Kusler talks about what drew him to the credit union mission, the importance of member service and why it’s vital to develop and empower staff — especially in a time of rapid change and increasing demands on credit unions.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-17205931 Fri, 23 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 3024 full false Patty's Daughter - Julia - Joins the Podcast! Patty's Daughter - Julia - Joins the Podcast! The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features Julia, Patty's daughter! Patty talks with Julia about her generation's perspective on finances and banking, why and how she loves to travel and much more.

]]> The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features Julia, Patty's daughter! Patty talks with Julia about her generation's perspective on finances and banking, why and how she loves to travel and much more.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-17124301 Fri, 09 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2490 full false John Kutchey - Eastern Regional Director, NCUA John Kutchey - Eastern Regional Director, NCUA The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest John Kutchey, Eastern Regional Director, NCUA. Kutchey talks with MCUL CEO Patty Corkery about following his passion over money, what he’s seeing with mergers recently and how the NCUA is supporting credit unions amidst an evolving landscape.

]]> The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest John Kutchey, Eastern Regional Director, NCUA. Kutchey talks with MCUL CEO Patty Corkery about following his passion over money, what he’s seeing with mergers recently and how the NCUA is supporting credit unions amidst an evolving landscape.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-16779922 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2846 full false Carrie Hunt - Chief Advocacy Officer, America's Credit Unions Carrie Hunt - Chief Advocacy Officer, America's Credit Unions The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Carrie Hunt, Chief Advocacy Officer, America’s Credit Unions. She talks with MCUL CEO Patty Corkery ahead of the 2025 GAC about their shared history with financial services law and leading a credit union league, as well as each's idea about what the credit union movement may look like five years down the road.

]]> The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Carrie Hunt, Chief Advocacy Officer, America’s Credit Unions. She talks with MCUL CEO Patty Corkery ahead of the 2025 GAC about their shared history with financial services law and leading a credit union league, as well as each's idea about what the credit union movement may look like five years down the road.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-16570073 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500 3192 full false Josh Herman - CEO, CU WealthNext Josh Herman - CEO, CU WealthNext The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Josh Herman, CEO of CU WealthNext, who talks about how he got into credit union land, his time as an examiner and developing partnerships that will have generational impacts.

]]> The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Josh Herman, CEO of CU WealthNext, who talks about how he got into credit union land, his time as an examiner and developing partnerships that will have generational impacts.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-16450408 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0500 3172 full false A Special Holiday Message From Patty A Special Holiday Message From Patty In this special holiday message, Patty extends warm wishes to the Michigan credit union community. Reflecting on the year’s achievements, Patty expresses gratitude for the dedication and resilience demonstrated by credit union leaders and members and shares her excitement for the upcoming year.

]]> In this special holiday message, Patty extends warm wishes to the Michigan credit union community. Reflecting on the year’s achievements, Patty expresses gratitude for the dedication and resilience demonstrated by credit union leaders and members and shares her excitement for the upcoming year.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-16315971 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 285 4 12 full false Kate Hall - VP of Strategic Management, Monroe Community Credit Union Kate Hall - VP of Strategic Management, Monroe Community Credit Union The latest episode features guest Kate Hall, VP of Strategic Management, Monroe Community Credit Union. She talks with MCUL CEO Patty Corkery about how she conquered her public speaking fears, her perspective on how young professionals can make the most of their opportunities in the movement and much more.

]]> The latest episode features guest Kate Hall, VP of Strategic Management, Monroe Community Credit Union. She talks with MCUL CEO Patty Corkery about how she conquered her public speaking fears, her perspective on how young professionals can make the most of their opportunities in the movement and much more.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-16059402 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500 2873 4 11 full false Live from MCUL's Executive Summit: April Clobes - President/CEO, MSUFCU Live from MCUL's Executive Summit: April Clobes - President/CEO, MSUFCU Patty Corkery talks with MSUFCU CEO April Clobes live, on stage at the 2024 MCUL Executive Summit, about how she navigates current industry trends. They discuss the fintech space, branch expansion, member growth and hiring practices.

]]> Patty Corkery talks with MSUFCU CEO April Clobes live, on stage at the 2024 MCUL Executive Summit, about how she navigates current industry trends. They discuss the fintech space, branch expansion, member growth and hiring practices.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-15865379 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2678 4 10 full false Mike Reuter - President, Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions Mike Reuter - President, Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions The latest episode features guest Mike Reuter, president of Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions.

One month away from International Credit Union (ICU) Day 2024, Oct. 17, Reuter talks about what exactly ICU Day is, how credit unions fit into a global community and how they can continue to impact the movement on a global level.

The theme of this year’s ICU Day is “One World Through Cooperative Finance.” Credit unions can share their passion for the movement, as well as how they’re impact communities on social media using #ICUDay2024.

For more ways that you can participate, including ordering one of the pins that Reuter mentions during the episode, visit here.

]]> The latest episode features guest Mike Reuter, president of Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions.

One month away from International Credit Union (ICU) Day 2024, Oct. 17, Reuter talks about what exactly ICU Day is, how credit unions fit into a global community and how they can continue to impact the movement on a global level.

The theme of this year’s ICU Day is “One World Through Cooperative Finance.” Credit unions can share their passion for the movement, as well as how they’re impact communities on social media using #ICUDay2024.

For more ways that you can participate, including ordering one of the pins that Reuter mentions during the episode, visit here.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-15701803 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2640 4 9 full false Deleanna Allen, Marketing Manager, Public Service Credit Union Deleanna Allen, Marketing Manager, Public Service Credit Union The latest episode of Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation features guest Deleanna Allen, marketing manager of Public Service Credit Union. MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Allen about growing within the credit union, DEI and what inclusion looks like, leadership must-haves and more.

To read more from Corkery and Allen on this interview, check out this co-authored piece on CUInsight.com.

]]> The latest episode of Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation features guest Deleanna Allen, marketing manager of Public Service Credit Union. MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Allen about growing within the credit union, DEI and what inclusion looks like, leadership must-haves and more.

To read more from Corkery and Allen on this interview, check out this co-authored piece on CUInsight.com.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-15658976 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 3185 full false Kristine Brenner - CEO, Monroe Community Credit Union Kristine Brenner - CEO, Monroe Community Credit Union The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features Kristine Brenner, CEO of Monroe Community Credit Union, who talks about the evolution of what strong leadership looks like, how to provide opportunities for the next generation of leaders and the importance of being flexible in your career path.

]]> The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features Kristine Brenner, CEO of Monroe Community Credit Union, who talks about the evolution of what strong leadership looks like, how to provide opportunities for the next generation of leaders and the importance of being flexible in your career path.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-15502590 Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 3004 4 7 full false Mike Lawson, CUbroadcast Mike Lawson, CUbroadcast The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Mike Lawson for a CUbroadcast takeover! Lawson flips the table on the podcast's format to interview MCUL CEO Patty Corkery about her career journey and an outlook on her impending tenure as joint CEO of MCUL and CUSG.

]]> The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Mike Lawson for a CUbroadcast takeover! Lawson flips the table on the podcast's format to interview MCUL CEO Patty Corkery about her career journey and an outlook on her impending tenure as joint CEO of MCUL and CUSG.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-15304756 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2489 full false Girlfriends Edition: Caroline Willard - CEO, Cornerstone League Girlfriends Edition: Caroline Willard - CEO, Cornerstone League The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, puts a new spin on the program. MCUL CEO invited Cornerstone League CEO Caroline Willard for the first episode of Girlfriends, Coffee and Conversation. This format gives Corkery a chance to have a less formal, more casual chat with some of her friends and fellow women in the credit union industry.

For the inaugural episode, Corkery and Willard talk about what traveling means to them, how they cut through the small talk at large events and how they strike their own work-life balance. The two also get candid about their upbringings and how they’ve worked throughout their life to develop confidence.

]]> The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, puts a new spin on the program. MCUL CEO invited Cornerstone League CEO Caroline Willard for the first episode of Girlfriends, Coffee and Conversation. This format gives Corkery a chance to have a less formal, more casual chat with some of her friends and fellow women in the credit union industry.

For the inaugural episode, Corkery and Willard talk about what traveling means to them, how they cut through the small talk at large events and how they strike their own work-life balance. The two also get candid about their upbringings and how they’ve worked throughout their life to develop confidence.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-15240456 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 3186 4 5 full false Tiffany Ford - CEO, University of Michigan Credit Union Tiffany Ford - CEO, University of Michigan Credit Union The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Tiffany Ford, CEO of University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU), who talks about how great mentors have shaped her leadership, maintaining relevance through internal talent development, building through technology and more.

]]> The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Tiffany Ford, CEO of University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU), who talks about how great mentors have shaped her leadership, maintaining relevance through internal talent development, building through technology and more.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-15026039 Tue, 07 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2649 4 4 full false Dave Adams - CEO, CUSG Dave Adams - CEO, CUSG MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with CUSG CEO Dave Adams to look back, on the eve of his retirement, at his career in the credit union industry.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with CUSG CEO Dave Adams to look back, on the eve of his retirement, at his career in the credit union industry.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-14858628 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2104 4 3 full false Sati Smith - CEO, Diversified Members Credit Union Sati Smith - CEO, Diversified Members Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Sati Smith, CEO of Diversified Members Credit Union, about her recent appointment as CEO, how she grew through the ranks of the credit union movement and how she meets each member where they are through financial coaching.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Sati Smith, CEO of Diversified Members Credit Union, about her recent appointment as CEO, how she grew through the ranks of the credit union movement and how she meets each member where they are through financial coaching.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-14408042 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500 2471 4 2 full false Barbara Mojica - Executive Director, NLCUP Barbara Mojica - Executive Director, NLCUP MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Barbara Mojica, Executive Director of National Association of Latino Credit Unions & Professionals (NLCUP), about her journey growing up in America as a young immigrant, how she became a passionate credit union advocate and the importance of mentorship.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Barbara Mojica, Executive Director of National Association of Latino Credit Unions & Professionals (NLCUP), about her journey growing up in America as a young immigrant, how she became a passionate credit union advocate and the importance of mentorship.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-14335772 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500 2813 4 1 full false Portia Powell - Chief Experience Officer, One Detroit Credit Union Portia Powell - Chief Experience Officer, One Detroit Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with One Detroit Credit Union Chief Experience Officer Portia Powell about how a small credit union can fuel big community impact, how to network when you're new to an industry and much more.



]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with One Detroit Credit Union Chief Experience Officer Portia Powell about how a small credit union can fuel big community impact, how to network when you're new to an industry and much more.



]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-14188435 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3654 3 26 full false Glory LeDu - CEO, League InfoSight Glory LeDu - CEO, League InfoSight MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with League InfoSight CEO Glory LeDu about what's on the regulators' agendas and how the League InfoSight goes about understanding current compliance issues, such as fraud, to best help credit unions navigate these trends.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with League InfoSight CEO Glory LeDu about what's on the regulators' agendas and how the League InfoSight goes about understanding current compliance issues, such as fraud, to best help credit unions navigate these trends.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-14093647 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2265 3 25 full false Ronaldo Hardy - CEO, NACUSO Ronaldo Hardy - CEO, NACUSO MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with NACUSO CEO Ronaldo Hardy about his new leadership role, finding your passion and the sacrifices it takes to accomplish your goals.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with NACUSO CEO Ronaldo Hardy about his new leadership role, finding your passion and the sacrifices it takes to accomplish your goals.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-14006047 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3207 3 24 full false Silvia Dimma - Chief Human Resource Officer, MSUFCU | Paul Marston - Chief Operating Officer, Performance Solutions Silvia Dimma - Chief Human Resource Officer, MSUFCU | Paul Marston - Chief Operating Officer, Performance Solutions MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with two human resources (HR) professionals, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) Chief HR Officer Silvia Dimma and Performance Solutions COO Paul Marston, about the latest trends in the HR space, including retention, culture, what’s really causing burnout and more.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with two human resources (HR) professionals, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) Chief HR Officer Silvia Dimma and Performance Solutions COO Paul Marston, about the latest trends in the HR space, including retention, culture, what’s really causing burnout and more.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-13941211 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 4259 3 23 full false Jim Nussle - President & CEO, Credit Union National Association Jim Nussle - President & CEO, Credit Union National Association MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with CUNA President & CEO Jim Nussle about the ongoing vote for a joint national credit union association, the difference between politics and advocacy, as well as some in-depth ins and outs on some current critical points of advocacy.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with CUNA President & CEO Jim Nussle about the ongoing vote for a joint national credit union association, the difference between politics and advocacy, as well as some in-depth ins and outs on some current critical points of advocacy.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-13831592 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0400 2753 3 22 full false Kenneth Leonard - CEO, Element 22 Commercial Group Kenneth Leonard - CEO, Element 22 Commercial Group MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Element 22 CEO Kenneth Leonard about the many ways this Portage-based CUSO that provides customized commercial lending solutions can help credit unions with business lending, as well as the general state of business lending and much more.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Element 22 CEO Kenneth Leonard about the many ways this Portage-based CUSO that provides customized commercial lending solutions can help credit unions with business lending, as well as the general state of business lending and much more.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-13769233 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400 2841 3 21 full true Mark Meyer - CEO, Filene Research Insititute Mark Meyer - CEO, Filene Research Insititute MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Filene Research Institute CEO Mark Meyer about what he describes as a “boutique credit union university.” They discuss what kind of research Filene is doing, how they’re doing it and the purpose behind it.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Filene Research Institute CEO Mark Meyer about what he describes as a “boutique credit union university.” They discuss what kind of research Filene is doing, how they’re doing it and the purpose behind it.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-13666742 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2593 3 20 full false John Bratsakis, President/CEO - MD|DC Credit Union Association | Board Chair - CU4Kids Caroline Willard, President/CEO - Cornerstone Credit Union League | Board Member - CU4Kids John Bratsakis, President/CEO - MD|DC Credit Union Association | Board Chair - CU4Kids Caroline Willard, President/CEO - Cornerstone Credit Union League | Board Member - CU4Kids MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with two guests from the CU4Kids Board, Board Chair John Bratsakis and Board Member Caroline Willard, about credit union fundraising, what it means to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network, as well as the story behind CU4Kids ahead of the Michigan-hosted In the Cellar fundraiser.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with two guests from the CU4Kids Board, Board Chair John Bratsakis and Board Member Caroline Willard, about credit union fundraising, what it means to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network, as well as the story behind CU4Kids ahead of the Michigan-hosted In the Cellar fundraiser.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-13590611 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2603 3 19 full false Dean Trudeau - President/CEO, Public Service Credit Union Dean Trudeau - President/CEO, Public Service Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Public Service CEO and MCUL Board Chair Dean Trudeau about the impact one person can have in advocacy, leading collaboratively and many other observations built on his 26 years as CEO.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Public Service CEO and MCUL Board Chair Dean Trudeau about the impact one person can have in advocacy, leading collaboratively and many other observations built on his 26 years as CEO.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-13499496 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2577 3 18 full false Caitlin Blankenship - Inbound Member Service Representative, HarborLight Credit Union Caitlin Blankenship - Inbound Member Service Representative, HarborLight Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Harbor Light Credit Union Contact Center Representative Caitlin Blankenship about why the credit union industry was the right place for her, the benefits of being a part of the FUEL MI group, how to be a great leader in any position and much more.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Harbor Light Credit Union Contact Center Representative Caitlin Blankenship about why the credit union industry was the right place for her, the benefits of being a part of the FUEL MI group, how to be a great leader in any position and much more.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-13425168 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2849 3 17 full false CU Kind Day Special - Tom Kane, President/CEO - Illinois Credit Union League & Maria Moore, Advocacy Engagement Coordinator - MCUL CU Kind Day Special - Tom Kane, President/CEO - Illinois Credit Union League & Maria Moore, Advocacy Engagement Coordinator - MCUL MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Illinois Credit Union League CEO Tom Kane and MCUL Advocacy Engagement Coordinator Maria Moore about the tradition of CU Kind Day, what it means for the greater CU community and how you can get involved this year.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Illinois Credit Union League CEO Tom Kane and MCUL Advocacy Engagement Coordinator Maria Moore about the tradition of CU Kind Day, what it means for the greater CU community and how you can get involved this year.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-13258509 Fri, 21 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1885 3 16 full false Jeremy Engbrecht - President, CRIF Select Jeremy Engbrecht - President, CRIF Select MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with CRIF Select President Jeremy Engbrecht about all things auto lending, including indirect lending programs, delinquency and inventory and more that is sure to pique the interest of lenders and listeners curious about the state of auto lending.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with CRIF Select President Jeremy Engbrecht about all things auto lending, including indirect lending programs, delinquency and inventory and more that is sure to pique the interest of lenders and listeners curious about the state of auto lending.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-13181179 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2753 3 15 full false Young Professional Roundtable Young Professional Roundtable For this episode of Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, MCUL CEO Patty Corkery hands over the reins to the League’s media and publications editor, Shawn Glinis, who spoke with a handful of young professionals from the FUELmi group during this month’s Annual Convention & Exposition.

]]> For this episode of Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, MCUL CEO Patty Corkery hands over the reins to the League’s media and publications editor, Shawn Glinis, who spoke with a handful of young professionals from the FUELmi group during this month’s Annual Convention & Exposition.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-13089779 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1228 3 14 full false Elissa McCarter LaBorde - CEO, WOCCU | Diana Dykstra - CEO, CCUL & Chair, WOCCU Elissa McCarter LaBorde - CEO, WOCCU | Diana Dykstra - CEO, CCUL & Chair, WOCCU MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with World Council of Credit Unions CEO Elissa McCarter LaBorde & Chair Diana Dykstra to get a global perspective on the credit union industry, a preview of the 2023 World Credit Union Conference and much more.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with World Council of Credit Unions CEO Elissa McCarter LaBorde & Chair Diana Dykstra to get a global perspective on the credit union industry, a preview of the 2023 World Credit Union Conference and much more.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-13049597 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 23:00:00 -0400 3228 3 13 full false Jill Nowacki - President/CEO, Humanidei Jill Nowacki - President/CEO, Humanidei MCUL Buzzsprout-12915730 Fri, 26 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400 3351 3 12 full false Jennifer Watson, CEO & Alyssa Swanson, COO - Limestone Federal Credit Union Jennifer Watson, CEO & Alyssa Swanson, COO - Limestone Federal Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Limestone Federal Credit Union’s CEO Jennifer Watson and COO Alyssa Swanson about the logistics of micro-branches, working with students on joint ventures, serving members during rising rates and much more.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Limestone Federal Credit Union’s CEO Jennifer Watson and COO Alyssa Swanson about the logistics of micro-branches, working with students on joint ventures, serving members during rising rates and much more.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-12825495 Fri, 12 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2798 3 11 full false Mimi Elwell - Vice Chairperson, Honor Credit Union Board of Directors Mimi Elwell - Vice Chairperson, Honor Credit Union Board of Directors MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Mimi Elwell, vice chairperson of the Honor Credit Union Board of Directors, in the first episode about being a board member. And who better to do it with than the first recipient of MCUL’s new award, Board Member of the Year. They discuss what it means to be an engaged board member and how to get involved with a board, as well as Elwell’s personal journey.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Mimi Elwell, vice chairperson of the Honor Credit Union Board of Directors, in the first episode about being a board member. And who better to do it with than the first recipient of MCUL’s new award, Board Member of the Year. They discuss what it means to be an engaged board member and how to get involved with a board, as well as Elwell’s personal journey.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-12729332 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2239 3 10 full false Kelli Ellsworth Etchison - Chief Marketing Officer, LAFCU Kelli Ellsworth Etchison - Chief Marketing Officer, LAFCU MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with LAFCU Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Diversity Officer Kelli Ellsworth Etchison about marketing in today’s world, where credit unions are at with DEI and how this work is personal for LAFCU’s chief marketing officer.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with LAFCU Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Diversity Officer Kelli Ellsworth Etchison about marketing in today’s world, where credit unions are at with DEI and how this work is personal for LAFCU’s chief marketing officer.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-12629472 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400 3580 3 9 full false Steve Cobb - CEO Blue Ox Credit Union Steve Cobb - CEO Blue Ox Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with BlueOx CEO Steve Cobb about what it means to be a "servant leader,” navigating the recent SVB collapse as a leader, how to retain talent and more.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with BlueOx CEO Steve Cobb about what it means to be a "servant leader,” navigating the recent SVB collapse as a leader, how to retain talent and more.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-12525139 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2101 3 8 full true Women's History Month Special Episode Women's History Month Special Episode With this episode, the podcast celebrates Women's History Month, featuring credit union leaders from around the country sharing stories about a woman who has inspired them throughout their careers. Thank you to all who contributed.


Chrissy Siders | True Community Credit Union
Diane Abbonizio  | United Bay Community Credit Union
Renee Sattiewhite  | AACUC
Patty Corkery  | MCUL
Ginger Leach  | Community West Credit Union
Carrie Iafrate | Members First Credit Union
Jenny Hoyle  | Isabella Community Credit Union
Lisa Gray  | Dow Credit Union
Dave Adams  | CUSG
Stephanie A. Young  | Michigan State Rep - District 16
Brain Knight  | NSACUS
Shellee Mitchell  | Sapphire Dimensions
Tracie Kenyon  | Montana's Credit Unions

]]> With this episode, the podcast celebrates Women's History Month, featuring credit union leaders from around the country sharing stories about a woman who has inspired them throughout their careers. Thank you to all who contributed.


Chrissy Siders | True Community Credit Union
Diane Abbonizio  | United Bay Community Credit Union
Renee Sattiewhite  | AACUC
Patty Corkery  | MCUL
Ginger Leach  | Community West Credit Union
Carrie Iafrate | Members First Credit Union
Jenny Hoyle  | Isabella Community Credit Union
Lisa Gray  | Dow Credit Union
Dave Adams  | CUSG
Stephanie A. Young  | Michigan State Rep - District 16
Brain Knight  | NSACUS
Shellee Mitchell  | Sapphire Dimensions
Tracie Kenyon  | Montana's Credit Unions

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-12495412 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1555 3 7 full false Andy Kempf - CEO, 4Front Credit Union Andy Kempf - CEO, 4Front Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with 4Front CEO Andy Kempf about what the branch of the future looks like, the challenges of technology in our currency financial services landscape, working with young professionals and more.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with 4Front CEO Andy Kempf about what the branch of the future looks like, the challenges of technology in our currency financial services landscape, working with young professionals and more.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-12446584 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2460 3 6 full false Jamie York, CEO - Neighborhood Mortgage Solutions Jamie York, CEO - Neighborhood Mortgage Solutions MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Neighborhood Mortgage Solutions CEO Jamie York about CUSOs, culture development, navigating dropping and spiking mortgage rates as a lender and much more.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Neighborhood Mortgage Solutions CEO Jamie York about CUSOs, culture development, navigating dropping and spiking mortgage rates as a lender and much more.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-12361867 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2119 3 5 full false The Honorable Todd M. Harper - Chairman, National Credit Union Administration The Honorable Todd M. Harper - Chairman, National Credit Union Administration MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with NCUA Chairman Todd Harper about his 10-plus years with the Administration, his Midwestern roots, what motivates him everyday and much more.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with NCUA Chairman Todd Harper about his 10-plus years with the Administration, his Midwestern roots, what motivates him everyday and much more.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-12244704 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2426 3 4 full false Michele Makley - President & CEO, PFCU Michele Makley - President & CEO, PFCU MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with newly minted CEO of PFCU, Michele Makley, about her history in the credit union movement, how she’s approaching the first year as CEO and the importance of enjoying what you’re doing, right now.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with newly minted CEO of PFCU, Michele Makley, about her history in the credit union movement, how she’s approaching the first year as CEO and the importance of enjoying what you’re doing, right now.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-12163153 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2687 3 3 full false Alex Minor - Community Development Officer, Advia Credit Union Alex Minor - Community Development Officer, Advia Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Advia Credit Union Community Development Officer Alex Minor about carving out her own career in the industry, what she learned from the payday lending industry, being active in the FUEL YP group and much more.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Advia Credit Union Community Development Officer Alex Minor about carving out her own career in the industry, what she learned from the payday lending industry, being active in the FUEL YP group and much more.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-12081148 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2558 3 2 full false Diane Abbonizio - President/CEO, United Bay Community Credit Union Diane Abbonizio - President/CEO, United Bay Community Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with United Bay Community Credit Union CEO Diane Abbonizio about coming back to Michigan to lead United Bay, as well as all the challenges and rewards of heading a small-asset credit union.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with United Bay Community Credit Union CEO Diane Abbonizio about coming back to Michigan to lead United Bay, as well as all the challenges and rewards of heading a small-asset credit union.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-11988781 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500 2606 3 1 full false Happy Holidays from MCUL Happy Holidays from MCUL Our Special Holiday Edition: we did things a little bit differently for this episode. Hear from the team at MCUL about their favorite holiday traditions, gifts, meals, movies and the memories that make this time of year special.

]]> Our Special Holiday Edition: we did things a little bit differently for this episode. Hear from the team at MCUL about their favorite holiday traditions, gifts, meals, movies and the memories that make this time of year special.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-11895422 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500 745 2 18 full false Gerald Hutto, CEO & Derrick Barber, President - Team One Credit Union Gerald Hutto, CEO & Derrick Barber, President - Team One Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with a couple guests from Team One Credit Union, CEO Gerald Hutto and President Derrick Barber, about Hutto’s career as a collaborative leader always looking to evolve the credit union, leaving it in a great place for Barber to step in and take the reins.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with a couple guests from Team One Credit Union, CEO Gerald Hutto and President Derrick Barber, about Hutto’s career as a collaborative leader always looking to evolve the credit union, leaving it in a great place for Barber to step in and take the reins.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-11865617 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500 3277 2 17 full false Chaz Rzewnicki - President/CEO, Vibe Credit Union Chaz Rzewnicki - President/CEO, Vibe Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Chaz Rzewnicki, CEO of Vibe Credit Union, about his journey in the industry that started at age 16 and how to maintain sharp leadership skills over the years, as well as current industry issues, such as liquidity, rising interest rates and expenses.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Chaz Rzewnicki, CEO of Vibe Credit Union, about his journey in the industry that started at age 16 and how to maintain sharp leadership skills over the years, as well as current industry issues, such as liquidity, rising interest rates and expenses.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-11790835 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500 1880 2 16 full false Kris Lewis - President/CEO, Allegan Credit Union & Rivertown Credit Union Kris Lewis - President/CEO, Allegan Credit Union & Rivertown Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Kris Lewis, CEO of both Allegan Credit Union and Rivertown Community Federal Credit Union, about his journey from teller to CEO and how he’s currently managing a merger.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Kris Lewis, CEO of both Allegan Credit Union and Rivertown Community Federal Credit Union, about his journey from teller to CEO and how he’s currently managing a merger.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-11708766 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0500 2492 2 15 full false Carrie Iafrate - Chief Executive Officer, Members First Credit Union Carrie Iafrate - Chief Executive Officer, Members First Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Carrie Iafrate, CEO of members First Credit Union, about her first year as CEO, how she’s building a strong culture of collaboration, leadership and across-the-board growth.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Carrie Iafrate, CEO of members First Credit Union, about her first year as CEO, how she’s building a strong culture of collaboration, leadership and across-the-board growth.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-11600536 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0400 2139 2 14 full false Brian Waldron - President/CEO, Dort Financial Credit Union Brian Waldron - President/CEO, Dort Financial Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Brian Waldron, CEO of Dort Financial Credit Union, about his first six months as CEO, how he’s grown as a dynamic leader and his perspective of the brick-and-mortar credit union branch.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Brian Waldron, CEO of Dort Financial Credit Union, about his first six months as CEO, how he’s grown as a dynamic leader and his perspective of the brick-and-mortar credit union branch.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-11537243 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400 2314 2 13 full false Jill Johnson - Chief Revenue and Lending Officer, Community Financial Credit Union Jill Johnson - Chief Revenue and Lending Officer, Community Financial Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Jill Johnson, chief revenue and lending officer of Community Financial Credit Union, who brings her expertise to talk about lending and borrowing in the current economic landscape.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Jill Johnson, chief revenue and lending officer of Community Financial Credit Union, who brings her expertise to talk about lending and borrowing in the current economic landscape.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-11445674 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400 2068 2 12 full false Michael Poulos - President/CEO, Michigan First Credit Union Michael Poulos - President/CEO, Michigan First Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Michael Poulos, CEO of Michigan First Credit Union, on the eve of his retirement. The two reflect on his 22 years as CEO, discussing lessons learned, challenges faced and advancements made, before looking ahead at retirement plans.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Michael Poulos, CEO of Michigan First Credit Union, on the eve of his retirement. The two reflect on his 22 years as CEO, discussing lessons learned, challenges faced and advancements made, before looking ahead at retirement plans.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-11373431 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0400 2243 2 11 full false Tansley Sterns - President/CEO, Community Financial Credit Union Tansley Sterns - President/CEO, Community Financial Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Tansley Sterns, the new CEO of Community Financial Credit Union, about student-run branches, how to rise in the industry, what credit union members are looking for and much more.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Tansley Sterns, the new CEO of Community Financial Credit Union, about student-run branches, how to rise in the industry, what credit union members are looking for and much more.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-11086670 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400 2403 2 10 full false Allan McMorris - President/CEO, Vibe Credit Union Allan McMorris - President/CEO, Vibe Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Allan McMorris, CEO of Vibe Credit Union, about his 35 years of credit union experience. Among other topics, they discuss leadership at a young age, the importance of mentors, industry challenges around fintech and workplace culture and much more.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Allan McMorris, CEO of Vibe Credit Union, about his 35 years of credit union experience. Among other topics, they discuss leadership at a young age, the importance of mentors, industry challenges around fintech and workplace culture and much more.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-10967353 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400 3422 2 9 full false Bill Lawton - President/CEO, Community Financial Credit Union Bill Lawton - President/CEO, Community Financial Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Bill Lawton, CEO of Community Financial Credit Union, on the eve of his retirement from the credit union. Among other things, they discussed his history in the credit union movement, serving a community during difficult times, growing from your mistakes and many other lessons he’s learned along the way.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Bill Lawton, CEO of Community Financial Credit Union, on the eve of his retirement from the credit union. Among other things, they discussed his history in the credit union movement, serving a community during difficult times, growing from your mistakes and many other lessons he’s learned along the way.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-10844282 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400 2709 2 8 full false Juan E. Fernández Ceballos - President & CEO, Credit Union Association of New Mexico Juan E. Fernández Ceballos - President & CEO, Credit Union Association of New Mexico MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with fellow league leader, Juan E. Fernandez Ceballos, President/CEO of Credit Union Association of New Mexico. The two use Pride Month as an opportunity to discuss the association’s LGBTQ+ initiatives, how the New Mexico credit union movement served its communities during the pandemic and the collaborative opportunities of the industry as a whole.

CUANM - Employee Resource Groups
https://www.cuanm.com/employee-resource-groups/

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with fellow league leader, Juan E. Fernandez Ceballos, President/CEO of Credit Union Association of New Mexico. The two use Pride Month as an opportunity to discuss the association’s LGBTQ+ initiatives, how the New Mexico credit union movement served its communities during the pandemic and the collaborative opportunities of the industry as a whole.

CUANM - Employee Resource Groups
https://www.cuanm.com/employee-resource-groups/

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-10809565 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2398 2 7 full false Shellee Mitchell - Founder, Sapphire Dimension Shellee Mitchell - Founder, Sapphire Dimension Patty sits down with credit union collaborator Shellee Mitchell and talks about diversity, being a minority woman in the industry and how mentorship programs like the one founded by Shellee can help lift up and shine a light on commonalities between women of different backgrounds. Listen in as Shellee describes the painful journey that led her to create the program and how she hopes it will make a difference.

]]> Patty sits down with credit union collaborator Shellee Mitchell and talks about diversity, being a minority woman in the industry and how mentorship programs like the one founded by Shellee can help lift up and shine a light on commonalities between women of different backgrounds. Listen in as Shellee describes the painful journey that led her to create the program and how she hopes it will make a difference.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-10693931 Fri, 27 May 2022 15:00:00 -0400 3418 2 6 full false Cheryl DeBoer - President & CEO, Advia Credit Union Cheryl DeBoer - President & CEO, Advia Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Cheryl DeBoer, CEO of Advia Credit Union, about her 18 years of service as the credit union’s leader before she heads into retirement, as well as some other topics: Advia’s new facility,  the current evolution of non-interest credit union income and more.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Cheryl DeBoer, CEO of Advia Credit Union, about her 18 years of service as the credit union’s leader before she heads into retirement, as well as some other topics: Advia’s new facility,  the current evolution of non-interest credit union income and more.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-10550832 Tue, 03 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400 2802 2 5 full false Andre Vygnanski - CEO, Ukrainian Selfreliance Michigan Federal Credit Union Andre Vygnanski - CEO, Ukrainian Selfreliance Michigan Federal Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Andre Vygnanski, President/CEO of Ukrainian Selfreliance Michigan Federal Credit Union, about how the current crisis is impacting his community, as well as his personal story of emigrating to the U.S., becoming a credit union leader and more.

Visit MCUL.org for more information about the crisis in Ukraine and how you can help provide support through the Ukrainian Credit Union Displacement Fund.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Andre Vygnanski, President/CEO of Ukrainian Selfreliance Michigan Federal Credit Union, about how the current crisis is impacting his community, as well as his personal story of emigrating to the U.S., becoming a credit union leader and more.

Visit MCUL.org for more information about the crisis in Ukraine and how you can help provide support through the Ukrainian Credit Union Displacement Fund.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-10267894 Fri, 18 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0400 2688 2 4 full false Karen Church - former CEO, ELGA Credit Union Karen Church - former CEO, ELGA Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Karen Church, recently retired CEO of ELGA Credit Union, about her 45 years of service — how she developed her leadership skills, the many challenges along the way and how ELGA grew to such an impact-making credit union in its community.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Karen Church, recently retired CEO of ELGA Credit Union, about her 45 years of service — how she developed her leadership skills, the many challenges along the way and how ELGA grew to such an impact-making credit union in its community.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-10225432 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0500 2511 2 3 full false Heather Luciani - Chief Strategy Officer, Honor Credit Union / MCUL Board Chair Heather Luciani - Chief Strategy Officer, Honor Credit Union / MCUL Board Chair MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Heather Luciani, CSO of Honor Credit Union and Board Chair of MCUL, about her work as CEO with Marshall Community Credit Union, her transition to Honor, engaging a team with DEI initiatives and more.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Heather Luciani, CSO of Honor Credit Union and Board Chair of MCUL, about her work as CEO with Marshall Community Credit Union, her transition to Honor, engaging a team with DEI initiatives and more.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-10095872 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500 2574 2 2 full false Hank Hubbard - CEO, One Detroit Credit Union Hank Hubbard - CEO, One Detroit Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery chats with One Detroit Credit Union CEO Hank Hubbard, who shares his insights on the CDFI process, niche products and services available to small credit unions, finding grant funding and more.


]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery chats with One Detroit Credit Union CEO Hank Hubbard, who shares his insights on the CDFI process, niche products and services available to small credit unions, finding grant funding and more.


]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-9927302 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 2979 2 1 full false Bill Beardsley - CEO, Michigan Business Connection Bill Beardsley - CEO, Michigan Business Connection MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Bill Beardsley, President/CEO of Michigan Business Connection. The two discuss the power of CUSOs in the Michigan credit union movement, the current lending landscape and professional development.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Bill Beardsley, President/CEO of Michigan Business Connection. The two discuss the power of CUSOs in the Michigan credit union movement, the current lending landscape and professional development.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-9577709 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500 2743 1 10 full false Kyle Gurzynski - EVP, Safe Harbor Credit Union Kyle Gurzynski - EVP, Safe Harbor Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Kyle Gurzynski, EVP of Safe Harbor and 2021 MCUL Young Professional of the Year, about the current environment of a small-asset credit union, his enthusiasm about young professional development and what current executives can do to help usher in the next generation of industry leaders.

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Kyle Gurzynski, EVP of Safe Harbor and 2021 MCUL Young Professional of the Year, about the current environment of a small-asset credit union, his enthusiasm about young professional development and what current executives can do to help usher in the next generation of industry leaders.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-9470456 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2079 1 9 full false Dana Nessel, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Michigan Attorney General MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Attorney General Dana Nessel, a lifelong Michigander that has been in office for nearly three years. Before becoming Attorney General, Nessel garnered a reputation as a lawyer who fought for civil rights issues. Among other things, they discuss her professional journey, coming into office right before a pandemic and issues she and credit unions have successfully collaborated on.

Upcoming Events:
NCUA Diversity Equity and Inclusion Summit:
https://www.ncua.gov/news/events-calendar/dei-summit-2021

CUNA GAC Registration:
https://www.mcul.org/cuna-gac

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Attorney General Dana Nessel, a lifelong Michigander that has been in office for nearly three years. Before becoming Attorney General, Nessel garnered a reputation as a lawyer who fought for civil rights issues. Among other things, they discuss her professional journey, coming into office right before a pandemic and issues she and credit unions have successfully collaborated on.

Upcoming Events:
NCUA Diversity Equity and Inclusion Summit:
https://www.ncua.gov/news/events-calendar/dei-summit-2021

CUNA GAC Registration:
https://www.mcul.org/cuna-gac

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-9410803 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0400 2565 1 8 full false Chrissy Siders - CEO, TRUE Community Credit Union Chrissy Siders - CEO, TRUE Community Credit Union MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Chrissy Siders, CEO of Jackson-based TRUE Community, a $680M-in-assets credit union, about coming up through the industry through compliance, experiencing a name change, charter conversion and merger, alongside covid, over the past year, as well as how TRUE Community “cultivates legacy-defining moments.”

]]> MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Chrissy Siders, CEO of Jackson-based TRUE Community, a $680M-in-assets credit union, about coming up through the industry through compliance, experiencing a name change, charter conversion and merger, alongside covid, over the past year, as well as how TRUE Community “cultivates legacy-defining moments.”

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-9334318 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400 2452 1 7 full false April Clobes - CEO, MSUFCU April Clobes - CEO, MSUFCU The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features MSU Federal Credit Union CEO April Clobes.

When Clobes started at the Lansing-based, $6.26B-in-assets credit union, there were less than 100 employees, which has grown since to nearly 1,000. Those employees serve 311,000 members across 24 branches in the Lansing area.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Clobes about women leadership in the industry, how MSUFCU has been making a difference throughout generations and much more, including a positive spin on credit union life during COVID-19.

]]> The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features MSU Federal Credit Union CEO April Clobes.

When Clobes started at the Lansing-based, $6.26B-in-assets credit union, there were less than 100 employees, which has grown since to nearly 1,000. Those employees serve 311,000 members across 24 branches in the Lansing area.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Clobes about women leadership in the industry, how MSUFCU has been making a difference throughout generations and much more, including a positive spin on credit union life during COVID-19.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-9248437 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400 2427 1 6 full false Jeff Benson - CEO, CASE Credit Union Jeff Benson - CEO, CASE Credit Union Women in Investing: https://www.mcul.org/go.php?bid=1237

MCUL Awards: https://www.mcul.org/awards

Patty talks with Jeff Benson, CEO of CASE Credit Union, a $380M-in-assets credit union based in Lansing. The Lansing native, who has been CEO of the 46,000-member credit union for more than a decade, discussed branch evolution, mergers, remote work, the next generation of CU leaders and much more.

]]> Women in Investing: https://www.mcul.org/go.php?bid=1237

MCUL Awards: https://www.mcul.org/awards

Patty talks with Jeff Benson, CEO of CASE Credit Union, a $380M-in-assets credit union based in Lansing. The Lansing native, who has been CEO of the 46,000-member credit union for more than a decade, discussed branch evolution, mergers, remote work, the next generation of CU leaders and much more.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-9165624 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1981 1 5 full false Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation - Connie Toensing, CEO, Chippewa County Credit Union Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation - Connie Toensing, CEO, Chippewa County Credit Union The latest guest on my podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, is Connie Toensing, President/CEO of Chippewa County Credit Union in Sault Ste. Marie. 

Connie has been with the almost 38-million-asset credit union for more than three decades - the last 24 as CEO - and has truly grown alongside the organization. We discussed running a small credit union in Northern Michigan, some of their biggest hurdles and the specific benefits of being a part of the Michigan credit union movement.

]]> The latest guest on my podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, is Connie Toensing, President/CEO of Chippewa County Credit Union in Sault Ste. Marie. 

Connie has been with the almost 38-million-asset credit union for more than three decades - the last 24 as CEO - and has truly grown alongside the organization. We discussed running a small credit union in Northern Michigan, some of their biggest hurdles and the specific benefits of being a part of the Michigan credit union movement.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-9055618 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400 2254 1 4 full false Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversations - Carma Peters, Michigan Legacy Credit Union Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversations - Carma Peters, Michigan Legacy Credit Union Michigan Legacy Credit Union, headquartered in Wyandotte, has been serving community members since 1946. The credit union has assets totaling more than $260 million and provides services to more than 23,000 members.

President and CEO Carma Peters, who also serves as the Secretary and Treasurer for the MCUL Board, led the credit union to a 2021 MCUL Innovation Award due to her commitment to finding inventive ways to meet members where they are now, and where they will be in the future.

]]> Michigan Legacy Credit Union, headquartered in Wyandotte, has been serving community members since 1946. The credit union has assets totaling more than $260 million and provides services to more than 23,000 members.

President and CEO Carma Peters, who also serves as the Secretary and Treasurer for the MCUL Board, led the credit union to a 2021 MCUL Innovation Award due to her commitment to finding inventive ways to meet members where they are now, and where they will be in the future.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-8944680 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0400 1571 1 3 full false Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversations - Brad Bergmooser, Financial Plus Credit Union Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversations - Brad Bergmooser, Financial Plus Credit Union Headquartered in Flint, Michigan, FPCU serves over 55,000 members through its branch network and digital banking channels.  Brad works with the credit union team and its Board of Directors to continue its mission of delivering trusted, technologically forward, and easily-accessible financial services to the communities it serves. Prior to returning home to Michigan, the Monroe native most recently served as Vice President and General Counsel of Illinois-based Baxter Credit Union.

Brad holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science from Western Michigan University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Toledo College of Law, and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.

]]> Headquartered in Flint, Michigan, FPCU serves over 55,000 members through its branch network and digital banking channels.  Brad works with the credit union team and its Board of Directors to continue its mission of delivering trusted, technologically forward, and easily-accessible financial services to the communities it serves. Prior to returning home to Michigan, the Monroe native most recently served as Vice President and General Counsel of Illinois-based Baxter Credit Union.

Brad holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science from Western Michigan University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Toledo College of Law, and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.

]]> MCUL Buzzsprout-8906837 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1867 1 2 full false Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversations - Patty Campbell, Christian Financial Credit Union Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversations - Patty Campbell, Christian Financial Credit Union Introducing MCUL's new podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, where MCUL CEO Patty Corkery will be traveling around the state to do just what the title says: have casual conversations with credit union leaders.

The purpose of this series is to help us, both MCUL and listeners of the series, to better get to know members of the Michigan credit union community.

Patty's first guest is Christian Financial Credit Union CEO Patty Campbell. She was able to sit down with Patty in the credit union’s new administration office in Sterling Heights to see how things are going. 

]]> Introducing MCUL's new podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, where MCUL CEO Patty Corkery will be traveling around the state to do just what the title says: have casual conversations with credit union leaders.

The purpose of this series is to help us, both MCUL and listeners of the series, to better get to know members of the Michigan credit union community.

Patty's first guest is Christian Financial Credit Union CEO Patty Campbell. She was able to sit down with Patty in the credit union’s new administration office in Sterling Heights to see how things are going. 

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