The Storyteller’s Tale: Interview with Storyfi CEO Nick Olexa
CUSO Magazine sat down with Nick Olexa, President & CEO of Storyfi, a visual media company specializing in sharing credit union stories and experiences, fresh off being honored as New CUSO of the Year at the 2026 NACUSO Reimagine Conference.
A Helping Hand: Bridging the Gap Between Members and Benefits
A finalist for NACUSO’s Next Big Idea Competition, new CUSO Starlight serves as a bridge between members and money with credit unions at the center. Emily Claus discusses what Starlight is and how it can strengthen a credit union’s brand and its relationship with members.
Advocacy in Action: Interview with America’s Credit Unions’ Scott Simpson
On the eve of the 2026 GAC, CUSO Magazine’s Emily Claus had the opportunity to sit down with America’s Credit Unions’ new President and CEO, Scott Simpson, to discuss his new role, his views on the future of the organization, the NCUA, and the impact of storytelling advocacy.
The Collaborative Component: Interview with NACUSO CEO Randy Salser
CUSO Magazine sits down with NACUSO’s new CEO Randy Salser to discuss his path to the organization, NACUSO’s priorities in 2026, and what credit unions and CUSOs alike can expect at its Reimagine Conference this year.
NACUSO in Transition: Board Chair Bill Beardsley Shares Insight
As NACUSO settes in with its new CEO, Randy Salser, and looks towards what’s next, CUSO Magazine sat down with Board Chair Bill Beardsley to chat about NACUSO’s past, present, and future.
CUSO Magazine Introduces: Credit Union History Month
CUSO Magazine is thrilled to announce the creation of Credit Union History Month, an event devoted to looking back at the key credit union moments and players that brought our industry to where it is today. Emily Claus shares the purpose of the event, how we’ll be celebrating, and how your credit union can get the most out of it.
More Than Marketing: Cooperative CUSOs Have Been Supporting Credit Unions for Decades
Reflecting on the long history of cooperative CUSOs, CU*Answers CEO Geoff Johnson reminds credit unions not to be swayed by flashy marketing, but to find a true cooperative partner.
Losing the Language Barrier: Credit Union of Texas Launches Todos Unidos
To better meet the needs of Texas’s underserved Hispanic/Latino population, the Credit Union of Texas has launched Todos Unidos, its Spanish-language brand. Emily Claus sat down with the team to learn more about the creation of the brand and how it meets the needs of their community.
Readying Relevance: How IRFCU Dares to Innovate with Their Community
Nathan Anderson sat down with CEO of Ingersoll Rand Federal Credit Union, Thomas Mitchell, to learn more about his credit union’s commitment to staying relevant in their communities and how they followed through on that promise.
Get to Know the Client Services and Education Team
Kasey Olchowski, Manager of the Client Services and Education Team at CU*Answers, offers some insight on the inner working of her team including their training, their mentorship program, and the support they offer to credit unions around the country.
