Q&A with Debbie Jones, President/CEO of UT Federal Credit Union
Debbie Jones, president/CEO of UT Federal Credit Union in Knoxville, will retire at the end of the month. Here’s a Q&A in honor of her 45-year career in the financial industry. How long did you work within the banking/credit union industry? I’m going on 45 years in the financial industry. I started my banking career […]
Q&A with Teresa Arnold, President/CEO of Northeast Community Credit Union
Teresa Arnold, president/CEO of Northeast Community Credit Union in Elizabethton, will retire at the end of March. Here’s a Q&A in honor of her 40-year career. How long did you work within the banking/credit union industry? Nearly 40 years – I began my first credit union job in June 1985 a few years after graduating […]
2025 National Credit Union Youth Month Materials Are Now Available
In April, credit unions in Tennessee and across the country celebrate National Credit Union Youth Month and National Financial Literacy Month. While credit unions take financial education seriously all year long, this month provides even more opportunities to work with members and community partners to promote financial wellness. To help your credit union tailor your […]
Knoxville Area Chapter of Credit Unions Host Philanthropy Night
Credit unions play a vital role in their communities, not only by providing financial services but also by supporting local initiatives that contribute to the greater good. Knoxville and the surrounding regions are home to a diverse range of nonprofits dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families. From those focused on hunger relief […]
Tennessee Credit Unions Host Leadership Development Sessions on Presidents’ Day
Tennessee credit unions are getting creative by using federal holidays to host in-person leadership development sessions. The day is an opportunity for all employees to gather to learn credit union news, celebrate the past year’s accomplishments and network with each other. Bonus, most credit unions offer employees a floating holiday! Here’s a look at some […]
UT Federal Credit Union Announces Appointment of Accomplished Credit Union and Community Banking Veteran Kenyon Warren as New CEO
UT Federal Credit Union (UTFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenyon Warren as its next president and chief executive officer, effective March 3. Warren, a seasoned financial services executive with over 25 years of experience in banking, community banking, and credit unions, will succeed Debbie Jones, who is set to retire after nearly […]
Chattanooga Chapter Hosts Annual BSA Training for Credit Union Professionals
The Chattanooga Chapter of Credit Unions recently hosted its annual Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) training, bringing together credit union professionals from across the greater Chattanooga area for an evening of essential compliance education over dinner. Held at The Oaks Coffeehouse, this two-hour event provided attendees with critical insights into identifying and preventing financial crimes while […]
Copper Basin Federal Credit Union’s Madison Wright to Represent Tennessee at Crash the GAC
The Governmental Affairs Conference, March 2-6 in D.C., is quickly approaching. Among the attendees will be Tennessee GAC crasher, Madison Wright, marketing representative/member experience specialist at Copper Basin Federal Credit Union in Copperhill. Wright is one of 55 credit union professionals selected by Filene to Crash the GAC. Young professionals have been Crashing the GAC […]
Northeast Tennessee Chapter of Credit Unions Hosts February Meeting
The Northeast Tennessee Chapter of Credit Unions held its latest meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the Food City Press Room in Kingsport, Tenn. The event brought together approximately 40 credit union employees for an evening of networking, industry insights and discussions on emerging financial technologies Attendees enjoyed a dinner before hearing from keynote speaker, […]
City Employees Credit Union Appoints James R. Carroll as New President and CEO
City Employees Credit Union (CECU) is pleased to announce the appointment of James R. Carroll as its new president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Carroll, a seasoned financial executive with over 30 years of experience in credit union and banking leadership, has been serving as interim president and brings a strong strategic vision to […]