Sarah Snell Cooke

About the Author

Sarah Snell Cooke

Sarah Snell Cooke has served as editor-in-chief of Credit Union Times since January 2008. Prior to that, Cooke covered the Washington, D.C. news beat for Credit Union Times starting in 2000. Before joining the Times' staff, she wrote for the Credit Union Regulatory Insider newsletter for one year. She can be reached at scooke@cutimes.com.

NCUA Nominee’s Long and Winding Road: Editor/Publisher's Column

By Sarah Snell Cooke | May 20, 2013

Last week Credit Union Times, via CUTimes.com, broke the story that former Oregon Senator Rick Metsger was going to the be the White House’s nominee to fill the vacant seat on the NCUA Board, later confirmed by the administration.
McCormack Readies for Retirement: Onsite Coverage

By Sarah Snell Cooke | May 17, 2013

HERSHEY, Pa. — Jim McCormack, CEO of the PCUA, has been a force to be reckoned with for more than 40 years in the industry.
5 Pieces of Advice to Riff on Credit Unions from Jeff Baxter: Onsite Coverage

By Sarah Snell Cooke | May 17, 2013

HERSHEY, Pa. — Rock guitarist Jeff Baxter has used his understanding of music to help the highest levels of the Defense Department keep the U.S. safe.
NCUA Nominee’s Long and Winding Road: Editor/Publisher's Column

By Sarah Snell Cooke | May 16, 2013

If recent history is any indicator, nomination to the NCUA Board is no assurance of joining the NCUA Board, at least not quickly.
Editor/Publisher’s Column: New Twists on the At Your Service Mandate

By Sarah Snell Cooke | May 15, 2013

Concierge banking is usually for the rich and famous at the high-end banks. Alamo Federal Credit Union doesn’t see it that way. They want their members to feel pampered and taken care of. Alamo FCU is going the extra mile to take members beyond satisfaction to elation–literally.
Making Member and Community Service an Art for Credit Unions: Editor/Publisher's Column

By Sarah Snell Cooke | May 10, 2013

A Texas credit union makes house calls while an Alabama credit union helps turn trash into treasure.
Editor/Publisher’s Column: Disruptive Voices of Love Shout Out

By Sarah Snell Cooke | May 8, 2013

The audience at CO-OP’s THINK conference was enthralled with Newark Mayor Cory Booker’s story of working to clean up his city. They were entranced by the sprite-like singer Daria Musk’s atypical rise to stardom, not to mention her powerful voice. Both speakers brilliantly met the expectations set by theme of...
Innovation, Connection, Leadership Meld Into 'Got to do Something' Message: Editor/Publisher's Column

By Sarah Snell Cooke | May 2, 2013

Lessons learned from social media, social interactions of keynoters at CO-OP THINK 13. Credit unions ready to show they care?
Pay Can Raise Expectations for Directors

By Sarah Snell Cooke | May 1, 2013

A couple of state legislatures have recognized the value of credit union directors’ work toward maintaining a safe and sound credit union. Washington State and Tennessee credit union regulators recently permitted state-chartered credit unions there to compensate board members for their time. This was a wise move for a number...
Pay Can Raise Expectations for Credit Union Directors: Editor/Publisher's Column

By Sarah Snell Cooke | April 25, 2013

There are some good reasons to pay credit union board members. But why aren't the bankers objecting?>