CU Succeed with Veridian

On this episode of CU Succeed, we continue our gratitude during the holiday season by chatting with VP of the Member Contact Center, Christi Hulme and VP of Payment Systems, Kelly Mangrich. They share what they are thankful for when it comes to our staff, board of directors and Veridian as our employer. Episode recorded: 11/28/2022

On this episode of CU Succeed, we kick off Thanksgiving week by chatting with Senior VP of Retail, Mark Koppedryer and VP of Technology Services, Molly Schmidt. They share what they are thankful for when it comes to our staff, board of directors and Veridian as our employer. Episode recorded: 10/10/2022

On this episode of CU Succeed we sit down with Ivana Mijatovic, the Branch Manager of the new Waterloo Kimball Branch that opened October 17, 2022. She shares what services are available at the new branch and how this location will better serve the members of our former Martin Plaza location. Episode recorded 9/28/2022.

On this episode of CU Succeed, we welcomed back Kim Fettkether, Veridian's Advocacy Officer, to discuss the upcoming election. She shares the importance of voting in the upcoming election and the resources available to help you prepare as a supporter and advocate for credit unions. Episode recorded 9/19/2022.

On this episode of CU Succeed, we chat with Andrea Hudnut, a Public Relations Strategist, about the structure of credit unions and how it makes us unique. We also discuss plans for International Credit Union Day on October 20. To learn more visit veridiancu.org/icuday. Episode recorded 9/12/2022.

On this episode of CU Succeed, we chat with Josh Boyce, Commercial Loan Officer, and Faith Smythe, Commercial Services Specialist. They discuss what products and services we offer to our business members and borrowers and how their product line-up is designed to meet the needs of our commercial members, big and small. Episode recorded 9/2/2022.

On this episode of CU Succeed, we chat with Alan Stalnaker, Member Contact Center Manager, and Stephanie Mangin, Outbound and Electronic Relations Manager. They share how their departments have evolved over time and ways their teams can assist members from the comfort of their own home, in addition to the many self-service options we have. Episode recorded 8/15/2022.

Join us as we sit down with Veridian's Chief Information Officer, Brett Engstrom. He shares about his credit union experience and some of his favorite memories. Episode recorded 5/19/2022.

August is here, which means schools will be back in session soon. On this episode of CU Succeed, we welcome back Dora Sedeno who shares some tips on how to financially prepare for all the back to school expenses. Planning ahead and taking advantage of any tax free exemptions are just a few small tips. Iowa's tax free weekend is August 5-6, 2022. Episode recorded 5/20/2022.

On this episode of CU Succeed, we welcomed back Alexandra Hamilton to talk about student loans and repayment options.  Knowing how to manage your student loans is important for your long-term  financial health.  Alex shares some tips on how to responsibly pay off your student loan debt and how to fit it into your budget . Episode recorded 5.3.22.

On this episode of CU Succeed, we chat with Gina Mathern, Manager of Digital Banking, about the convenience that our online and mobile banking provides to our members. She shares many features, some of which you may already know and love. We make banking from anywhere easy with our mobile app. Deposit a check, turn off your debit card, set up travel notifications and so much more! Episode recorded 5/19/2022.

On this episode of CU Succeed we sit down with Alex Ablan, the Branch Manager of the Omaha Dodge Branch that opened July 14, 2022. He shares what services are available at the new branch and how this helps us expand our footprint in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area. Episode recorded 4/22/2022.

June is National Homeownership Month. On this episode we welcomed back LeKeisha Veasley to talk about the financial impacts of homeownership. She shares some benefits of homeownership, how to overcome barriers and how Veridian can help. Episode recorded 5.4.22.

Our Learning and Development team plays a crucial role in everything our organization does. On this episode we chat with Sarah McGovern, our Manager of Learning and Development. She shares how her team keeps us informed and prepares our staff to provide great member service. Episode recorded 4.1.22

In this episode we talk with DJ Cotton, Brandon Leonard and Sheldon Stiefel, three of our Ann Dolan Award Winners from 2021. They talk about their definition of exceeding expectations and share their stories that they were nominated for. Help us celebrate them and all of our staff who do great things every day. Episode recorded 4.6.22.

April is Financial Literacy Month. On this episode of CU Succeed we chat with Alexandra Hamilton about how to stop overspending. She talks about what may trigger overspending and how to switch your behaviors to better manage your money.  Episode recorded 3/29/22.

April is Financial Literacy Month. On this episode of CU Succeed we chat with LeKeisha Veasley about Net Worth. She explains what net worth is, how it is figured, and why it is important for you to know .   Episode recorded 3/29/22.

On our second installment for Women's History Month, we caught up with Lynn Gilbertson and Susie Merchant, who will both celebrate 34 years with Veridian in 2022 . We talk about their employment history and how products and services have evolved in the financial industry in that time.  Episode recorded 3/7/22.