Adopting deployed soldiers was among the charitable activities that the staff at the $252 million, 50,300-member American 1 Credit Union of Jackson, Mich., took on this holiday season.

Hindsight, as they say, is 20/20, but given these consistent reminders to expect the unexpected, foresight can be 20/20 too.

Michigan-based CUSO now at 69 owners and more than 150 credit union clients.

CNBS LLC says David Addison is one of several partners in holding company that bought 51% stake.