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EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University FCU here is the dominant credit union in the local market, and one of the biggest financial services players in town, but one person says that its success comes from always acting like an underdog.

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Bob Marquette, CEO of Members 1st FCU, is big on attitude and helping members better their financial situation.

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — For Peter Lupi, being named NAFCU's Volunteer of the Year caps off a life-long involvement in the credit union community.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Just listening to Robin Brulé detail all the hats she wears on a daily and weekly basis is tiring.

Earnings at Associated Banc-Corp (ASBC) fell slightly in the second quarter as growth in commercial lending failed to offset a sharp decline in income from mortgage banking.

Credit union executives converged on Las Vegas for NAFCU's convention last week where the trade group officially honored its Annual Award winners.

When it comes to improving credit union board diversity, performing a self-assessment is one of the best practices to consider, according to Jim This, president and co-founder of the Paragon Group, an Olympia, Wash.-based CUSO owned by $894 million TwinStar Credit Union that offers board effectiveness evaluations.

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — If community development or low-income-designated credit unions are forced to hold board seats for people of certain income classes, it would be counterproductive.

LAKE BLUFF, Ill. — The fact that average consumer transaction balances are at $4,436 — a higher dollar amount than any time in the last 25 years — should be a big red flag for credit unions.

Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) in Columbus, Ohio, improved its bottom line as an increase in revenue offset higher noninterest expenses.