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Dakota CU News & Notes

8/8/2024

 
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​Voyage announces a strategic restructure; Capital CU promotes and adds staff; an ATM for sale in Fargo; and several career opportunities in North Dakota. 
Voyage FCU Announces Organizational Restructure
Voyage Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce a strategic organizational restructure designed to enhance their operational efficiency and member services. This restructure includes the appointment of Miranda Gallagher as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and several key internal promotions. Miranda Gallagher joins Voyage FCU with extensive experience in financial management and strategic planning. Her leadership and expertise will be instrumental in driving the credit union’s financial strategy and ensuring robust financial health as they continue to grow and serve their members. Chris Harmon has been promoted to AVP of Operations and will oversee the Voyage FCU contact center and deposit operations including complex payment solutions. Emily Westrup has been promoted to AVP of Member Services and will oversee the Branch Managers at Dawley Farms, Crossroads, Benson, and Vermillion. Isaac Van Orman been promoted to Branch Manager at the Dawley Farms location. Adriene Schmidt has been promoted to Branch Manager at the Crossroads location.
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L to R: Miranda Gallagher; Chris Harmon; Emily Westrup; Isaac Van Orman; Adriene Schmidt.
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​“We are thrilled to welcome Miranda to our team and to recognize the hard work and dedication of Chris, Emily, Isaac, and Adriene with these well-deserved promotions,” said Voyage FCU CEO, Jeff Schmidt. “These changes reflect our commitment to enhancing our services to better meet the needs of our members.”
 
Capital Credit Union Promotes Strickland
Kiara Strickland was recently promoted to member services manager west region at Capital Credit Union’s Hazen, ND branch. As member services manager west region, Strickland will supervise frontline service staff at the credit union’s Hazen and New Salem branches, executing strategies to help achieve the credit union’s growth goals. She will be responsible for providing members with services on a variety of complex transactions while following the credit union’s core values and service standards. Strickland has been with Capital Credit Union since July 2023, most recently as a universal services representative at the Hazen Branch. Prior to joining Capital Credit Union, she worked as a customer service representative at Dakota Community Bank & Trust. Strickland earned an associate in arts degree and associate in science degree from Bismarck State College in 2021 and currently lives in Beulah.

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Capital Credit Union Hires Lori Yarbrough
Capital Credit Union has announced the hiring of Lori Yarbrough as member relationship manager at their Main Office, located at 204 W Thayer Ave. in Bismarck. As member relationship manager, Yarbrough will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with the credit union’s consumer and business members, providing personalized financial guidance, and assisting members in achieving their financial goals. She previously worked at Capital CU beginning in 1999 and remained for 15 years before pursuing other interests. Yarbrough rejoins the Capital Credit Union team from U.S. Bank where she worked for five years as a branch manager. Prior to that, she worked at Bismarck’s Abused Adult Resource Center and for the City of Bismarck. Yarbrough graduated from Minot State University with a bachelor’s degree in business management and is a member of BisMan Power of 100. Yarbrough has one son and lives in Bismarck with her husband, Noland, and two dogs.

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ATM For Sale in Fargo 
United Savings Credit Union based in Fargo, ND has a cabinet mounted ATM for sale, as shown in the photo below. It is a 2009 Triton FT5000 NMD100-2 ATM – all offers will be considered! The credit union will be donating proceeds from this (and other items they are selling) to the local Honor Flight program. Please contact Jim Schaefbauer, President/CEO, with any questions at 701-356-1395 or [email protected].

FREE Credit Union Fraud Symposium
League InfoSight, in collaboration with your Dakota Credit Union Association and other league partners, is holding a complimentary two-day Fraud Symposium to provide member credit unions with valuable insight on fraud trends that touch every aspect of your operations. The event takes place on August 14 – 15 and is recommended for compliance officers, risk management professionals, management, front line staff, and even board members. You can register for one day, or both days, and the sessions will be recorded. Review the full agenda and register here. Remember, InfoSight is a FREE benefit of membership for DakCU members!
 
Check Out the FinHealth Hub!
The National Credit Union Foundation’s FinHealth Hub houses many resources on financial well-being! You can find a plethora of information and sign up for FREE Hub access here. Be sure to check out the upcoming free webinars this year on financial well-being topics!
 
Dakota Plains FCU Seeking Loan Processor/Member Service Representative 
Dakota Plains Federal Credit Union is looking for a driven individual to fill the position of Loan Processor/MSR in their Pierre branch. This is a hybrid position within the credit union and duties will be split between loan processing and teller operations. As a Loan Processor, the position provides a variety of support duties related to the lending functions of the credit union. As a Member Service Representative, the position serves as liaison between members and the credit union for all financial transactions and credit union membership. Dakota Plains FCU offers a competitive salary and benefit package, in addition to an enjoyable environment! To apply, stop by the Pierre branch located at 1525 North Garfield Ave, or contact Brody Maier at 605-224-4844.
 
President/CEO Opportunity in Fargo
Fargo Public Schools Federal Credit Union is now seeking their next President/CEO. The credit union has $56 million in assets and serves over 2,300 members; supported by the Fargo Public School system, it has a healthy foundation to build upon. Duties include developing a strategic plan to lead a team forward in growth. This individual will maintain the strong financial structure of the credit union and have a strong foundation in analyzing and interpreting financial data. Application deadline is August 15, 2024.  Click here for additional information; email resumes to: Karla Volrath at [email protected] with CEO Position in the subject line.
 
New Ideas Conference
Join us on September 24-25 in Bismarck for DakCU’s 2024 New Ideas Conference! This event is flowing with the latest information you need to propel your credit union towards even greater success and engagement! We guarantee you will leave excited, invigorated, and inspired with new concepts, as well as actionable steps and key takeaways that you can implement at your organization immediately. Register by Thursday, August 15, for just $329 per person and save $50! Deadline to register is Friday, September 13. REGISTER NOW!
 
FREE Holiday Signs
DakCU has an assortment of messages for upcoming 2024-2025 federal holidays FREE for your use on your credit union branch doors, websites, and social media. The signs can be downloaded here. If you need a different size and/or format, don’t hesitate to contact Lindsey Hefta at 701.250.3968.
 
SWAP Contributors – FREE Job Postings on Try a Credit Union!
Contributing SWAP members have access to FREE job postings on the Try A Credit Union website! To have a job posted, contact Lindsey Hefta with your job description and she will be happy to assist you. The successful results we are seeing with our state-wide awareness program (SWAP) means we are increasing credit union awareness and consideration of credit unions as a better financial services option for consumers all across the Dakotas! It’s not too late to get on board for 2024. Contact Lindsey to find out how SWAP can reach more consumers in your area.
 
SalesCU Training
SalesCU training offers practical and proven sales techniques and strategies that actually work in a credit union setting to bring affordable and convenient sales training to our Dakota credit unions. If you want to develop employees who know how to sell in a way that adds value to the member, and sales leaders who are empowered to drive results through developmental coaching and meaningful accountability, we have an award-winning solution for you! Additional information on upcoming sessions available here or contact George McDonald, Chief Officer of Strategic Services at 701.250.3942.
 
Leadership Development
Our iLead@11 DakCU Emerging Leader Program is designed specifically for credit union professionals in the credit union industry interested in enhancing their careers for advancement. Based on the popular Leadership@11 program designed by Eleven Performance Group, it is an ongoing program that allows participants to start whenever they want and determine their own pace. For a limited time, reduced pricing of just $1,999 per person and scholarships are also available! Learn more here.
 
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