Frank Barnes Discusses Importance of Volunteers
January 14, 2026 7:30 amBy Donya Parrish, MCU VP Risk Management I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Frank Barnes, board chair... View Article
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New Year, (Re)New Focus
January 7, 2026 7:30 amBy Donya Parrish, MCU VP Risk Management Now that 2026 is upon us, I am curious — did you make... View Article
Your Voice to the NCUA Western Region Leadership
December 16, 2025 7:00 amBy Donya Parrish, MCU VP Risk Management At a recent in-person meeting with other credit union leagues, Karen Smith (MCU... View Article
Succession Planning Q&A
December 8, 2025 7:30 amBy Donya Parrish, MCU VP Risk Management Q: Did NCUA finalize its succession planning rule? A: Yes, effective on January... View Article
Cybersecurity: What Credit Union Boards Need to Know
December 3, 2025 7:30 amCyber threats are becoming increasingly frequent and sophisticated — and regulators are closely monitoring the situation. As a board director,... View Article
The Growth Mindset
November 5, 2025 7:30 amBy Donya Parrish, MCU VP- Risk Management (originally published September 2017 — what a timeless topic!) I recently came across... View Article
Every Credit Union Has a Story!
October 29, 2025 7:30 amBy Donya Parrish, MCU VP Risk Management If you completed our Montana Credit Union Philosophy Certification Program recently (and if... View Article
Scott Simpson: Passion at Every Level
October 22, 2025 7:30 amThis week, find out more about the new CEO at our national association, America’s Credit Unions, with this recent article... View Article
Keeping Up with Economic News
October 15, 2025 7:30 amBy Donya Parrish, MCU VP Risk Management There are plenty of reasons for credit unions and board members to pay... View Article
Strengthen Your IRR Management
October 8, 2025 7:30 amBy Ian Trebilcock & the AIM Solutions Team As we emerge from a period of high interest rates, now is... View Article
