If the average age of membership for the credit union movement is one of the existential challenges we face, Lori Herrick, president/CEO of Manchester Municipal FCU, has perhaps one of the best solutions with her in-house student loan program. Lori and I talk about her service as an America's Credit Unions Board member, the time we saved small credit unions by convincing NCUA to create a free CECL work sheet, and of course dig into the details of what makes her student loan program so successful. Take a listen!

Take a stroll down memory lane about the early days of the Credit Union Women's Leadership Alliance, a now multi-hundred member organization serving the unique challenges facing female leaders of small credit unions. Lily Newfarmer, president/CEO of Tarrant County's CU, and Linda White, former president/CEO of Upward CU and now the executive director of CUWLA, are forces in the credit union industry. Now they're sharing the leadership skills they've learned throughout their careers with the next generation. It's special to watch for sure, and listen about!

If you know Renee Sattiewhite, president/CEO of the African American Credit Union Coalition, you know she kicks butt (even at throwing small credit union events). Learn what this influential credit union leader has in store for small credit unions -- and the industry overall -- next! I know you'll enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Tom and Scott talk lessons learned from this year's strategic planning season. Nearly 50 sessions facilitated in 2024!!

Deborah Fears, president/CEO of Chicago Post Office ECU joins the pod to talk work-life balance, credit union influencers, and what she's most excited about for the credit union movement.

Barbara Mojica, executive director, NLCUP, and Freny Palofox-Gil, operations specialist, Modesto's First FCU, join the pod to talk about the recent NLCUP ITIN Lending Workshop hosted at Latino Community FCU.

Jessica Grostic, president/CEO, Copper Basin FCU, joins the pod to share how to do auto loans (but don't ask her how she's averaging 2+% ROA every year).

On the very first episode of Credit Union Nation, Tom Sakash is joined by Teri Robinson to discuss the Herb Wegner Awards, what they mean to her, and of course, lending!