Credit Unions, Coffee & Conversations

Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation with MCUL CEO Patty Corkery is a traveling podcast around the state of Michigan to have casual conversations with credit union leaders. This series focuses on giving both MCUL and listeners a chance to learn more about leaders of the Michigan's credit union community, their professional journey within it and what it means to be a strong leader

A Special Holiday Message From Patty

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.

12-20
04:45

Kate Hall - VP of Strategic Management, Monroe Community Credit Union

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.

11-08
47:53

Live from MCUL's Executive Summit: April Clobes - President/CEO, MSUFCU

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.

10-04
44:38

Mike Reuter - President, Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions

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 comm...

09-13
44:00

Kristine Brenner - CEO, Monroe Community Credit Union

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.

08-02
50:04

Girlfriends Edition: Caroline Willard - CEO, Cornerstone League

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 ...

06-14
53:06

Tiffany Ford - CEO, University of Michigan Credit Union

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.

05-07
44:09

Dave Adams - CEO, CUSG

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.

04-12
35:04

Sati Smith - CEO, Diversified Members Credit Union

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.

01-30
41:11

Barbara Mojica - Executive Director, NLCUP

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.

01-18
46:53

Portia Powell - Chief Experience Officer, One Detroit Credit Union

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.

12-22
01:00:54

Glory LeDu - CEO, League InfoSight

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.

12-08
37:45

Ronaldo Hardy - CEO, NACUSO

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.

11-24
53:27

Silvia Dimma - Chief Human Resource Officer, MSUFCU | Paul Marston - Chief Operating Officer, Performance Solutions

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.

11-10
01:10:59

Jim Nussle - President & CEO, Credit Union National Association

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.

10-23
45:53

Kenneth Leonard - CEO, Element 22 Commercial Group

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.

10-13
47:21

Mark Meyer - CEO, Filene Research Insititute

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.

09-29
43:13

John Bratsakis, President/CEO - MD|DC Credit Union Association | Board Chair - CU4Kids Caroline Willard, President/CEO - Cornerstone Credit Union League | Board Member - CU4Kids

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.

09-15
43:23

Dean Trudeau - President/CEO, Public Service Credit Union

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.

09-01
42:57

Caitlin Blankenship - Inbound Member Service Representative, HarborLight Credit Union

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.

08-18
47:29

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