Credit Union Management

With Bank Transfer Day as a backdrop, credit unions in western South Dakota managed to gain some high level attention recently by becoming prime participants in the Bank on Rapid City venture that is designed to warn against predatory payday lending.

As we go deep into the fourth quarter of this year, Id like to reflect upon lessons learned as well as thoughts for the new year and beyond.

The travails of small credit unions trying to adjust to new product technology, management succession or the real estate hangover were evident again last week with a spate of mergers in both Nevada and Wisconsin.

"I often say sleep is for sissies, fuel up on coffee, roll up your sleeves and get working, said Lisa Brown, president/CEO of Tallahassee-Leon Federal Credit Union. Im a huge proponent of lifelong learning. The moment you think you know everything and stop listening is the minute you set yourself...

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When it comes to challenges, having a hard time saying no has made all the difference in Kerry Parkers life.