Dakota CU News & Notes

​A promotion at Capital Credit Union; CEO opportunity in SD; upcoming chapter events, and other announcements you should not miss. 

Capital Credit Union Promotes Strickland
Kiara Strickland was recently promoted to universal services representative at Capital Credit Union’s Hazen Branch. In this role, she will be responsible for consumer lending including auto, recreational vehicle and home equity loans; delivery of deposit products such as checking accounts, high-yield savings accounts and certificates of deposit; and actively soliciting, promoting and servicing credit union products and services. Strickland has been with Capital Credit Union since July 2023, most recently as a member services associate at the Hazen Branch. Prior to that, she worked as a customer service representative at Dakota Community Bank & Trust. Strickland earned an Associate in Arts and Associate in Science from Bismarck State College in 2021 and currently lives in Beulah.
 
CEO Opportunity in SD
Sisseton Wahpeton Federal Credit Union, located in Agency Village, South Dakota, is currently in search of a President/CEO. The credit union has $6 million in assets and is serving over 1,300 members.  Working together with the board of directors, the initial responsibility for the incoming executive will be to lead a team that can propel the credit union forward. Additionally, this individual will implement sound operational procedures at the credit union, develop a strategic plan forward, establish and maintain sound relationships with auditors and regulators, and develop a relationship based on trust and transparency with the board of directors. The candidate will have a strong foundation in analyzing and interpreting financial data and have a proven ability to lead people.  Please email resumes to Stephanie Sievers at [email protected].
 
Multiple Career Opportunities at First Lincoln FCU
First Lincoln Federal Credit Union is a community focused financial institution located in Lincoln, NE. We are currently seeking several highly skilled and motivated individuals to join our team as an Operations Manager, Accounting Manager, and Loan Officer Supervisor.
 
These are excellent career opportunities for those who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a passion for providing exceptional customer service. Click here for detailed job information and qualifications desired for each position. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to [email protected]. Please include job title for which you are applying in the subject line.
 
Red River Chapter Holiday Meeting
The Red River Chapter is holding their annual Holiday Meeting on Thursday, December 7 at the Double Tree by Hilton located at 825 E Beaton Dr, West Fargo. An Irish Auction will be held to benefit Friends of the Children, which nurtures long-term relationships with foster youth to help them realize their potential. RSVP to [email protected]. 
 
Maurie C Bryne Chapter Meeting
The Maurie C Byrne Chapter has scheduled their meeting for Tuesday, December 5, at the Spud Jr. Prohibition Room, 302 Demers Ave, East Grand Forks. Meet at 6:00 p.m. for social, followed by dinner of garlic butter chicken breast, mashed potatoes, and candied carrots. Please invite your significant others, and kindly RSVP to Susan Swen with First Community Credit Union at 701-499-4055 or [email protected].
 
MonDak Roundtable in Las Vegas.
Join us for the MonDak Roundtable being held January 17-18, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada! MonDak is an amazing educational opportunity for senior management, CEOs, and volunteer board members to collaborate and share ideas as they are guided by a professional lineup of top industry thought leaders. This year, we are pleased to include credit union leaders from Minnesota, as well as our friends from Montana, for this high-level educational and networking opportunity. Register by Friday, December 1, to take advantage of best pricing and visit the event page for more details.
 
SalesCU Training
Due to popular demand, additional dates have been added for SalesCU workshops. 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 emerging leaders in the credit union industry, 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. Scholarships are also available; complete the application form found here.
 
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In the Spotlight
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