Michael Tindall
Michael Tindall, Area Financial Services: Led by president and CEO Michael Tindall, Area Financial Services embarked on a digital modernization effort in 2019. The Ohio-based organization converted its member credit unions to Corelation's KeyStone core processing solution as well as a new digital banking solution through a partnership with Bankjoy. Bankjoy onboarded all six credit unions on a condensed deadline, including AFS's largest credit union, Directions, which went live in just 35 days. The flexibility of these platforms gives AFS's member credit unions more opportunities to maintain existing partnerships with other third-party solution providers as well as open doors for new partnerships, ultimately extending capabilities for optimal member service. AFS's investment in digital banking is already paying off as members have responded positively to the new digital banking platform. In addition, being able to offer a world-class digital banking experience is a competitive differentiator for AFS as it looks to add new credit unions to its CUSO.
We are pleased to continue our presentation of the LUMINARIES Class of 2022 Finalists, who are being recognized this year for the many dynamic and inclusive ways they are driving the credit union industry forward. The finalists were selected by our editorial team from several hundred stellar nominations in four award categories: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Executive Leadership, Innovation in Technology and Product Innovation. This slideshow highlights the five finalists from our Innovation in Technology: Individual Executives category. This is a group focused on the development and execution of technological advances to benefit the credit union system. The LUMINARIES Class of 2022 Finalists recently were reviewed by a diverse panel of judges from across the credit union industry, and a select group of winners will be announced on stage at the program's first awards dinner and gala — set to take place Nov. 9 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C.
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