WASHINGTON—The Defense Credit Union Council and ALM First have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at driving meaningful value, professional education, and innovative solutions to credit unions nationwide, DCUC announced.
The partnership was recently announced during the 2025 ALM First Financial Forum in Banff, Canada, by ALM First Principal Mike Ensweiler and DCUC President & CEO Anthony Hernandez.
Anthony Hernandez
"I’m proud to share that ALM First has entered into a strategic partnership with the Defense Credit Union Council,” said Ensweiler. “This is an exciting step forward for both organizations and for the credit union industry as a whole. This collaboration is designed to drive meaningful value, from expanding access to professional education to introducing new solutions which will assist credit unions in achieving their strategic goals. It reflects our continued commitment to innovation and to supporting the long-term success of credit unions nationwide. More to come as we build on this momentum."
“By working together, we are creating new pathways for credit unions to strengthen their operations and better serve their members,” said Hernandez. “Our mission has always been to champion credit unions and the communities they serve, especially military and veteran members. This partnership allows us to expand that support with access to innovative financial tools and educational resources.”
The collaboration, DCUC said, marks an important milestone in the trade association’s “ongoing commitment” to increasing member value and building strong alliances that drive innovation and success across the credit union industry.
It also reflects ALM First’s continued commitment to serving the credit union industry through continuous innovation and top-tier professional education, AML First said, adding that credit unions to visit almfirst.com/events for more information on upcoming training and professional education opportunities.