Credit unions in the blood: One CEO’s generational vision
For Elaine Thompson, credit unions are more than a career, they are family.
Teller to trailblazer: One CEO’s strange leadership journey
Armed with a degree in community health, Meagan Barrett heard the same line over and over in her job search: “You were our second choice. We went with someone with more experience.” Undeterred, she wo ...
Making space for strategy: Rebuilding the CEO role and developing a successful team
In 2023, Hope Garrett presented a strategic plan to her Board, which prompted her to hire more staff due to concerns about burnout. Realizing her knowledge bottleneck, she mapped tasks, fostered cross ...
Navigating history: How one credit union CEO found support after a baptism of fire
April Tompkins' journey to becoming CEO of Explorers Credit Union is marked by her remarkable rise from teller to leader by seizing opportunities. Amid the pandemic, she faced challenges yet achieved ...