Community/People News

Its amazing how dreams change. Early in his career, Lynn Stephens thought working in the great outdoors in the Forest Service was a dream job until he got into management.

Changing economic circumstances among its members have led yet another mainstream credit union to the realization that it has effectively become a community development credit union.

Since the earliest days of American history, concerns about tax policy have prompted individuals and groups to express their opinions, sometimes in dramatic ways. The Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union has never dumped tea into a harbor, but its political awakening began when Congress considered imposing taxes on credit unions.

When your CEOs serve an average of 25 years, some people might worry about a lack of fresh blood and new ideas.

Walt Laskos, principal of The Laskos Group, is always looking for innovative ways to engage members with credit unions.

Following the pattern set this week in Washington State, mid-sized credit unions across the country will be looking to chart more "mergers of equals" to remain competitive with larger brethren.