Join Tom Sakash as he interviews the best and brightest leaders across the credit union movement. Listeners will learn new strategies for growth, leadership, and organizational culture. Hopefully you'll have a laugh or two along the way.
So excited to have my long-time friend Victor Corro, CEO of Coopera Consulting, on the podcast (Nov. 2017, best class ever!!). During the episode, Victor shares what's new at his agency, which helps credit unions better understand the demographics of their markets, and shares some important insights about the diversity of not only the U.S., but of the Hispanic population specifically. This important, growing group of people is not a monolith. Also, most speak English! Some great advice and guidance throughout, and a huge thanks to Victor for his expertise as always!
19 Feb 2026
Episode 18: Dana Caragine, President/CEO, Princeton FCU
Welcome to Season 2 of Credit Union Nation! The podcast that brings you amazing stories and growth ideas from credit unions across the country. Our season kicks off with Dana Caragine, President/CEO of Princeton FCU, who talks about leveraging community partners, local social media influencers, and a focus on underbanked individuals as key pieces of the credit union's success story. Enjoy this fantastic episode and keep an eye out for more to come!
3 Sept 2025
Episode 17: Lauren Culp, National Credit Union Foundation Executive Director
Host Mike Malloy interviews National Credit Union Foundation Executive Director Lauren Culp about her first nine months leading impactful credit union programs and future organizational plans.
22 Aug 2025
Episode 16: Helen Mickel, President/CEO, Tongass FCU
Host interviews Helen Mickel, President/CEO of Tongass FCU, about expanding financial services to underserved and remote communities, highlighting impactful growth strategies.
6 Aug 2025
Episode 15: Taylor Murray, president/CEO, ServiStar Consulting
Taylor Murray, president/CEO of ServiStar Consulting, shares her credit union story and industry knowledge in an interview, offering insights into the world of credit unions.
Gerry Singleton, Montana's Credit Unions President/CEO, discusses his innovative leadership approach, multistate collaboration, and expansion into the broader cooperative world in an interview with host, where listeners gain inspiration about the credit union movement.
15 Jul 2025
Episode 13: Brady Howe, President/CEO, Cutting Edge Credit Union
Brady Howe, President/CEO of Cutting Edge Credit Union, shares his "yes" mentality and Cutting Edge's innovative marketing strategies in an interview with Credit Union Nation.
15 Jul 2025
Episode 12: David Murphy, President, Marshfield Medical Center CU
David Murphy, President of Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union, discusses leadership and encouraging professionals to strive for top roles in this interview with the host.
15 Jul 2025
Episode 11: Rebekah Larson, Ashley Beach Reid, Kimberly London Plant
Rebekah Larson, Ashley Beach Reid, and Kimberly London Plant discuss their consulting firm's work optimizing credit union operations and strengthening performance in this interview episode.
15 Jul 2025
Episode 10: Rich Mohr, director of member engagement, America's Credit Unions
Rich Mohr, director at America's Credit Unions, discusses the recent Small CU Conference and upcoming programming for small credit unions in an interview.
15 Apr 2025
Episode 9: Karen Madry, President/CEO, Afena FCU
What is it like to sit before Congress and defend your business? Karen Madry knows.
Hear the story of her testimony before some of the nation's highest-profile elected officials during this fantastic new episode of Credit Union Nation! We also cover the importance of advocacy overall, how to effectively serve underserved communities, and the importance of telling our story as credit unions.
27 Feb 2025
Episode 8: Lori Herrick, president/CEO, Manchester Municipal FCU
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!
13 Feb 2025
Episode 6: Renee Sattiewhite, president/CEO, African-American Credit Union Coalition
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!
1 Jan 2025
Episode 5: Scott Butterfield debriefs the '24 Strategic Planing Season!
Tom and Scott talk lessons learned from this year's strategic planning season. Nearly 50 sessions facilitated in 2024!!
1 Jan 2025
Episode 4: Deborah Fears, Chicago Post Office Employees CU
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.
1 Jan 2025
Episode 3: NLCUP ITIN Lending Workshop Levels Up Hispanic-serving CUs
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.
1 Jan 2025
Episode 2: Jessica Grostic, Copper Basin 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).
20 Dec 2024
Episode 1: Teri Robinson, Ironworkers USA FCU
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!
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