Natasha Chilingerian

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Title: Chief People Officer Age: 48 CU Times: How long have you been with EFCU Financial? Mimi Singer LeeSinger Lee: I am approaching my first anniversary with EFCU Financial this summer! It has been such a great year of learning the credit union space and being part of such a close-knit community.  CU Times: What is you education background? Singer Lee: I am a proud three-time alumna of Louisiana State University (Geaux Tigers!).

1 week ago | cutimes.com | Natasha Chilingerian

Credit/AdobeStock WESTRichard LipariVentura County Credit Union ($1.4 billion, Ventura, Calif.) announced one new hire and one promotion. Richard Lipari was hired as chief information officer. Lipari brings more than two decades of experience leading technology, operations and innovation within the credit union industry, having most recently served as vice president of operations and business intelligence and automation at Lighthouse Credit Union ($1.9 billion, Dover, N.H.).

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New Hampshire’s Service Credit Union becomes the first strategic investor in ScribeUp CUSO. Credit/AdobeStock ScribeUp Technologies Inc., a Venice, Calif.-based subscription management platform provider serving financial institutions, announced Tuesday that it has formed a CUSO. Supporting the launch of ScribeUp CUSO is Service Credit Union ($6 billion, Portsmouth, N.H.), which became the first strategic advisor in ScribeUp Technologies’ newly-formed standalone entity.

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Retiring CEO Derrick Ragland (left) and incoming CEO Andy Rush. (Credit/Southern Energy CU) After 43 years of service, Derrick E. Ragland Jr. will retire from his role as president/CEO of Southern Energy Credit Union on Sept. 30, 2025. The credit union’s Board of Directors has appointed Andy Rush, current vice president and COO for the $3.6 billion, Birmingham, Ala.-based Southern Energy, to take over the helm as president/CEO effective Oct.

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The Wilton, Conn.-based marketing firm Greyfound Design led the rebranding effort for the credit union. Ellafi SVP Robyn Swanson stated, “Financial empowerment is about more than money; it’s about confidence, security and opportunity. When we invest in women, we strengthen families, businesses and entire communities. At Ellafi, we’re committed to providing the resources and support that make financial independence possible for everyone.”2.