NEWPORT NEWS, Va.—Langley Federal Credit Union has appointed Blake Newman as chief financial officer, bringing aboard an executive with more than 15 years of credit union financial management experience focused on balance sheet strategy, capital markets and risk management.
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ABBEVILLE, S.C.—Peach State Federal Credit Union recently hosted a local Girl Scout troop at its Abbeville branch for a financial education session designed to help the scouts earn a financial literacy badge.
BREMERTON, Wash.—Kitsap Credit Union has named Eleni Willis vice president of risk management, tasking her with overseeing the credit union’s compliance program and enterprise-wide risk management efforts.
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—Greylock Federal Credit Union has hired John Rose as vice president of consumer lending, where he will oversee strategy and operations for the credit union’s consumer loan portfolio, including direct and indirect auto lending, credit cards and personal loans.
WARNER ROBINS, Ga.—Robins Financial Credit Union President and CEO Christina O’Brien has been honored by Scouting America with its 2026 Golden Eagle Award, which recognizes community leaders who exemplify leadership, integrity and service.
TYSONS, Va.—PenFed Credit Union highlighted stronger capital, increased earnings and continued balance sheet growth during its 2026 annual meeting, where executives said the credit union remains ahead of plan this year while continuing to invest heavily in technology, member service and community support.
RALEIGH, N.C.—Coastal Credit Union Foundation said it has awarded $310,500 in grants to 20 nonprofit organizations across North Carolina as part of its first-quarter 2026 grant cycle, supporting programs tied to food security, financial education, workforce development, housing and youth services.
MILWAUKEE—Corporate Central Credit Union has hired Clare Krupar as accounting and office assistant, where she will support the organization’s accounting department and assist with office operations and administrative functions.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis.—Royal Credit Union re-elected two members of its board of directors during its 62nd annual meeting, while highlighting the credit union’s financial performance, growth and community impact during 2025.
PANAMA CITY, Fla.—Kristie McLane, director of community business development at Innovations Financial Credit Union, has graduated from Leadership Northwest Florida Class IV, a regional leadership development program focused on strengthening collaboration and economic development across Northwest Florida.