AUSTIN, Texas–The Credit Union Real Estate Network (CUREN) is marking its 25th anniversary in 2024.
CUREN was founded to provide professional development, ideas for the future and continuing education in leadership and regulatory changes.
Since its inception in1999 membership has grown from a handful of credit unions to over 65 participating credit unions and over 50 affiliate partners, the organization said.
Meetings in the early years were held in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and eventually expanded to Austin, San Antonio, and Houston. In 2023, the group held their first meeting in El Paso.
“These quarterly meetings offer jam packed agendas to keep credit unions and business partners up to speed on industry and economic changes along with a dedicated networking reception,” said Kristin Keller TX CUREN board vice president and SVP-real estate lending at Amplify Credit Union.
“Attendance at these events had grown by more than 300% over the last 10 years.”
Statements of Support
Several people issued statements of support:
- “Regional CURENs represent a vast network of credit union mortgage professionals who are focused on expanding homeownership opportunities within their communities,” Peter Benjamin, president of the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) said in a statement. “The Texas CUREN embodies the collaborative spirit that these networks are known for, and I applaud them for reaching such an amazing milestone. Congratulations to the Texas CUREN for celebrating 25 years.”
- “It has been a pleasure serving on the board of directors since 2010,” said Yvonne Case, current president of the Texas CUREN. “Our success is directly related to the strong board of directors, our highly involved Texas credit unions and the support we receive from our affiliate business partners.”
The Board
Credit unions represented on the board include:
- American Airlines Federal Credit Union – Dallas
- Amplify Credit Union- Austin
- GECU Federal Credit Union- El Paso
- Generations Federal Credit Union- San Antonio
- Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union – San Antonio
- Texas Dow Employees Credit Union – Lake Jackson
- Texell Credit Union – Temple
- University Federal Credit Union
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