Three credit union CEOs. Three different use cases for artificial intelligence. Zero hype.

Hear how three credit unions leveraged AI to improve their operations and member service.

Read original story in Cornerstone League's Perspectives Magazine.

Harold Rowe – also known as Mr. Customer Service – has been on the Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union board of directors for two decades and is the 2025 winner of Cornerstone League’s Volunteer of the Year Award. In this episode of The Cornerstone League Podcast, he shares about how he earned his nickname, his career in education, and advice for those looking to step into the role of a board member.

The 2026 Cornerstone Awards are open for submission! Let’s highlight our industry’s seasoned visionaries, talented professionals, energetic young professionals, and dedicated volunteers. Nominate a deserving colleague or nominate yourself!

Three leaders from Cornerstone League's Education and Events team share lessons in leadership, the importance of in-person learning opportunities in a digital world, and share some details on Cornerstone's upcoming event, ELEVATE: Credit Union Leadership Summit.

In this episode, we sit down with three inspiring founders of the Credit Union Women’s Leadership Alliance (CUWLA) to explore the origins of this game-changing organization. CUWLA was created to support and uplift female CEOs of small credit unions, providing them with the resources, community, and advocacy they need to thrive.

Our guests, Tammy Passafiume, Lily Newfarmer, and Maria Martinez share the challenges they faced as leaders in the industry, how CUWLA is shaping the future of credit unions, and the advice they wish they could have given their younger selves. Whether you’re a credit union professional, an aspiring leader, or someone passionate about empowering women in credit unions, this conversation is full of insights and inspiration.

Tune in for a powerful discussion on leadership, resilience, and the impact of a strong support network.

In this episode of The Cornerstone League Podcast, Energy Capital Credit Union CFO and 2024 Cornerstone Young Professional of the Year Award Winner Corey Cunningham shares the story of his career trajectory. He underscores the importance of community involvement, continuous learning, and cultivating relationships.

Cornerstone's 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award Winner and Wellby Financial Board Chair Deborah Conder discusses what it means to be a credit union champion; shares about her long career with Johnson Space Center and Wellby; and shares advice for those seeking to serve on a board.

In this episode of The Cornerstone League Podcast, Sean Cahill, president/CEO of TrueSky Federal Credit Union, and Laura Eblen, VP of member engagement and government affairs at Mazuma Credit Union, discuss the importance of developing relationships with credit unions across the world, and how credit unions can celebrate International Credit Union Day.

Key topics covered:
- Differences and similarities in how credit unions across the world operate compared to American credit unions
- Advice for credit unions seeking to engage with international credit unions
- Credit union trends
- How credit unions differ from banks

Hear from Michelle Wood of Mazuma Credit Union, Colisha Lewis of Tinker Federal Credit Union, and Vicki Plank of Meritrust Credit Union, who share their insights on the impact and influence of women in the workplace. Hosted by Tanya Dittberner and Ericka Calvillo, the credit union industry leaders reflect on women who have influenced their lives and careers, and more.