This episode, Inclusiv CEO Cathie Mahon joins Patty Corkery to talk about why inclusion needs to be more than just a buzzword and how credit unions rooted in their communities are uniquely positioned to close financial access gaps and deliver impact where it’s needed most.
The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Jeffrey Kusler, CEO, Journey Federal Credit Union. Kusler talks about what drew him to the credit union mission, the importance of member service and why it’s vital to develop and empower staff — especially in a time of rapid change and increasing demands on credit unions.
The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features Julia, Patty's daughter! Patty talks with Julia about her generation's perspective on finances and banking, why and how she loves to travel and much more.
The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest John Kutchey, Eastern Regional Director, NCUA. Kutchey talks with MCUL CEO Patty Corkery about following his passion over money, what he’s seeing with mergers recently and how the NCUA is supporting credit unions amidst an evolving landscape.
The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Carrie Hunt, Chief Advocacy Officer, America’s Credit Unions. She talks with MCUL CEO Patty Corkery ahead of the 2025 GAC about their shared history with financial services law and leading a credit union league, as well as each's idea about what the credit union movement may look like five years down the road.
The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Josh Herman, CEO of CU WealthNext, who talks about how he got into credit union land, his time as an examiner and developing partnerships that will have generational impacts.
In this special holiday message, Patty extends warm wishes to the Michigan credit union community. Reflecting on the year’s achievements, Patty expresses gratitude for the dedication and resilience demonstrated by credit union leaders and members and shares her excitement for the upcoming year.
The latest episode features guest Kate Hall, VP of Strategic Management, Monroe Community Credit Union. She talks with MCUL CEO Patty Corkery about how she conquered her public speaking fears, her perspective on how young professionals can make the most of their opportunities in the movement and much more.
Patty Corkery talks with MSUFCU CEO April Clobes live, on stage at the 2024 MCUL Executive Summit, about how she navigates current industry trends. They discuss the fintech space, branch expansion, member growth and hiring practices.
The latest episode features guest Mike Reuter, president of Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions. One month away from International Credit Union (ICU) Day 2024, Oct. 17, Reuter talks about what exactly ICU Day is, how credit unions fit into a global community and how they can continue to impact the movement on a global level. The theme of this year’s ICU Day is “One World Through Cooperative Finance.” Credit unions can share their passion for the movement, as well as how they’re impact communi...
The latest episode of Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation features guest Deleanna Allen, marketing manager of Public Service Credit Union. MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Allen about growing within the credit union, DEI and what inclusion looks like, leadership must-haves and more. To read more from Corkery and Allen on this interview, check out this co-authored piece on CUInsight.com....
The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features Kristine Brenner, CEO of Monroe Community Credit Union, who talks about the evolution of what strong leadership looks like, how to provide opportunities for the next generation of leaders and the importance of being flexible in your career path.
The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Mike Lawson for a CUbroadcast takeover! Lawson flips the table on the podcast's format to interview MCUL CEO Patty Corkery about her career journey and an outlook on her impending tenure as joint CEO of MCUL and CUSG.
The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, puts a new spin on the program. MCUL CEO invited Cornerstone League CEO Caroline Willard for the first episode of Girlfriends, Coffee and Conversation. This format gives Corkery a chance to have a less formal, more casual chat with some of her friends and fellow women in the credit union industry. For the inaugural episode, Corkery and Willard talk about what traveling means to them, how they cut through the sma...
The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Tiffany Ford, CEO of University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU), who talks about how great mentors have shaped her leadership, maintaining relevance through internal talent development, building through technology and more.
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with CUSG CEO Dave Adams to look back, on the eve of his retirement, at his career in the credit union industry.
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Sati Smith, CEO of Diversified Members Credit Union, about her recent appointment as CEO, how she grew through the ranks of the credit union movement and how she meets each member where they are through financial coaching.
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Barbara Mojica, Executive Director of National Association of Latino Credit Unions & Professionals (NLCUP), about her journey growing up in America as a young immigrant, how she became a passionate credit union advocate and the importance of mentorship.
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with One Detroit Credit Union Chief Experience Officer Portia Powell about how a small credit union can fuel big community impact, how to network when you're new to an industry and much more.
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with League InfoSight CEO Glory LeDu about what's on the regulators' agendas and how the League InfoSight goes about understanding current compliance issues, such as fraud, to best help credit unions navigate these trends.
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with NACUSO CEO Ronaldo Hardy about his new leadership role, finding your passion and the sacrifices it takes to accomplish your goals.
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with two human resources (HR) professionals, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) Chief HR Officer Silvia Dimma and Performance Solutions COO Paul Marston, about the latest trends in the HR space, including retention, culture, what’s really causing burnout and more.
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with CUNA President & CEO Jim Nussle about the ongoing vote for a joint national credit union association, the difference between politics and advocacy, as well as some in-depth ins and outs on some current critical points of advocacy.
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Element 22 CEO Kenneth Leonard about the many ways this Portage-based CUSO that provides customized commercial lending solutions can help credit unions with business lending, as well as the general state of business lending and much more.
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Filene Research Institute CEO Mark Meyer about what he describes as a “boutique credit union university.” They discuss what kind of research Filene is doing, how they’re doing it and the purpose behind it.
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with two guests from the CU4Kids Board, Board Chair John Bratsakis and Board Member Caroline Willard, about credit union fundraising, what it means to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network, as well as the story behind CU4Kids ahead of the Michigan-hosted In the Cellar fundraiser.
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Public Service CEO and MCUL Board Chair Dean Trudeau about the impact one person can have in advocacy, leading collaboratively and many other observations built on his 26 years as CEO.
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Harbor Light Credit Union Contact Center Representative Caitlin Blankenship about why the credit union industry was the right place for her, the benefits of being a part of the FUEL MI group, how to be a great leader in any position and much more.
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Illinois Credit Union League CEO Tom Kane and MCUL Advocacy Engagement Coordinator Maria Moore about the tradition of CU Kind Day, what it means for the greater CU community and how you can get involved this year.
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with CRIF Select President Jeremy Engbrecht about all things auto lending, including indirect lending programs, delinquency and inventory and more that is sure to pique the interest of lenders and listeners curious about the state of auto lending.
