Dakota CU News & Notes

Capital Credit Union welcomes Zach Mahin to staff; Dakota Plains FCU seeking loan processor/MSR; and educational opportunities to expand your CU knowledge! 

Zach Mahin

Capital CU Hires Zach Mahin
Capital Credit Union has announced the hiring of Zach Mahin as business services representative at their Veterans Blvd. Branch, located at 3216 Veterans Blvd. in Fargo.
As a business services representative, Mahin will be responsible for delivering business products and services to existing and prospective credit union members in our Fargo market. He will also look for opportunities to provide additional products and services to business members.
 
"I expanded my strong interest in the financial services industry during my time at NDSU through my involvement in numerous clubs and activities including the NDSU Business Connections Mentorship Program and RMA Credit Analysis Competition," says Mahin. "I can already tell my passion for the industry and helping people will thrive at Capital Credit Union due to the culture of growth and support they have cultivated."
 
Originally from Beulah, ND, Mahin recently graduated from North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND, with a bachelor’s degree in finance and minors in banking and entrepreneurship. He has three years of experience in financial services, being previously employed at VISIONBank and completing an internship at Red River Financial. Please join us in welcoming Zach to the credit union world!
 
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 take advantage of this exciting opportunity, stop by the Pierre branch located at 1525 North Garfield Ave, or contact Brody Maier at 605-224-4844.
 
Explorers CU Seeking Director of Marketing 
Explorers Credit Union, based in Yankton, South Dakota, is seeking a self-motivated, high achiever to lead their marketing department and drive the credit union's growth and success. The ideal candidate will have a passion for people and a proven track record of developing and executing marketing strategies that have successfully increased brand awareness, member acquisition, and growth. If you are a driven marketing professional with a passion for driving growth and innovation, you are encouraged to apply for the Director of Marketing position today at explorerscu.com/careers. Join the team and help us take this credit union to the next level! Please note: this is an in-person position that requires you to work out of the Yankton location. Questions? Contact April Tompkins, CEO.
 
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.
 
TruStage Discovery 2024 Conference
Registration is open for the Discovery2024 Conference with TruStage. This annual virtual conference is your gateway to strategic industry insights you need to help navigate the evolving financial landscape and the diverse needs of members. The free event takes place on Thursday, August 8, 9:00 a.m. (CT) – 4:00 p.m. (CT). Join this valuable virtual conference to uncover actionable data and trends designed to empower your credit union to engage with members in digital, yet profoundly human-centered, ways. Click here to register and review the full agenda.
 
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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