ORNL Federal Credit Union Welcomes Wendy Ward, General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer
ORNL Federal Credit Union (ORNL FCU) recently announced the appointment of Wendy Ward as General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer (GR/CRO). The position is new to the $3.65 billion dollar organization. Ward will oversee all aspects of legal, BSA, business continuity, compliance, human resources, and training. She will also act as the credit union’s lead […]
tnConnect Credit Union’s Tammy Hill Retires After 41 Years of Credit Union Service
tnConnect Credit Union’s Tammy Hill has retired after 41 years of service to the credit union industry. While she has retired as the Executive Vice President of tnConnect Credit Union, the credit union wasn’t quite ready to let her go, so she will continue to assist from home part-time as the credit union compliance officer. […]
A Recipe for Success with Sandy Lingerfelt
Sandy Lingerfelt is a credit union legend from Northeast Tennessee. Sandy joined the credit union movement in 1974 and has worked every job within a credit union from teller to CEO. Sandy retired from Clinchfield Federal Credit Union (CFCU) in 2019 where she served for 43 years. Sandy currently serves as the treasurer on CFCU’s […]
ORNL Federal Credit Union and Lowland Credit Union Intend to Merge
ORNL Federal Credit Union (ORNL FCU) and Lowland Credit Union (LCU) recently announced their intent to pursue a merger. The merger is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024, pending regulatory and member approval. “LCU has been a pillar of the communities in which they serve, providing valuable financial products and services and […]
United Southeast Federal Credit Union and Kingsport Press Credit Union Host a Winter Training Event
United Southeast Federal Credit Union celebrates and enjoys an environment of collaboration and trust among our local credit unions. For the second year, USFCU and Kingsport Press Credit Union sponsored a Winter Training Event on Monday, Jan. 15. Local credit unions came together to hear experts in their respective fields. Gary King, board chairman for […]
Longtime TVFCU Board Member Passes
We wanted to share information from Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union in Chattanooga, Tenn., about the passing of longtime board member, Louis Wright. Wright was a volunteer leader for TVFCU for more than 25 years and was the brother-in-law of Geraldine Cardwell, former executive vice president and chief financial officer at the League. “Louis provided […]
Credit Union Professionals Create a Global Women’s Leadership Network Sister Society in Tennessee
The Tennessee Credit Union League and Strategic Resource Management are excited to announce the creation of the first Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN) Sister Society in Tennessee. “The mission and vision of the Global Women’s Leadership Network came to our attention last year – and notably – the absence of a Sister Society in SRM’s […]
Credit Unions Serve Members in Record-Breaking Stretch of Snow Cover
Some of you remember the Storm of the Century that hit the country, March 13-14, 1993. The storm moved in during the night and resulted in single-snowfall records for many parts of Tennessee. While we didn’t receive 20 inches of snow like during the Blizzard of 1993, the snow, ice and frigid temperatures hung around […]
A New Chapter Begins for The Tennessee Credit Union
Celebrating 72 years of excellence, The Tennessee Credit Union (TTCU) is delighted to announce a pivotal milestone in its evolution—introducing Ten Credit Union (TENCU). This strategic transition signifies our commitment to preserving our esteemed legacy while ushering in a new era of innovative member experiences. As TENCU, we remain unwavering in our pledge to provide […]
Northeast Tennessee Chapter of Credit Unions Hosts Elder Abuse Panel
The Northeast Tennessee Chapter of Credit Union devoted its first meeting of 2024 to increasing awareness among credit union professionals about elder abuse, including financial abuse and exploitation. The panel discussion was moderated by Kim Bohannon, chief innovation officer at the Tennessee Credit Union League who has an extensive credit union compliance background. Panelists included […]