Credit Unions, Coffee & Conversations
Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation with MCUL CEO Patty Corkery is a traveling podcast around the state of Michigan to have casual conversations with credit union leaders. This series focuses on giving both MCUL and listeners a chance to learn more about leaders of the Michigan's credit union community, their professional journey within it and what it means to be a strong leader
Episodes
69 episodes
John Kutchey - Eastern Regional Director, NCUA
The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest John Kutchey, Eastern Regional Director, NCUA. Kutchey talks with MCUL CEO Patty Corkery about following his passion over money, what he’s seein...
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47:26
Carrie Hunt - Chief Advocacy Officer, America's Credit Unions
The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Carrie Hunt, Chief Advocacy Officer, America’s Credit Unions. She talks with MCUL CEO Patty Corkery ahead of the 2025 GAC about their shared his...
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53:12
Josh Herman - CEO, CU WealthNext
The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Josh Herman, CEO of CU WealthNext, who talks about how he got into credit union land, his time as an examiner and developing partnerships that w...
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52:52
A Special Holiday Message From Patty
In this special holiday message, Patty extends warm wishes to the Michigan credit union community. Reflecting on the year’s achievements, Patty expresses gratitude for the dedication and resilience demonstrated by credit union leaders and membe...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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4:45
Kate Hall - VP of Strategic Management, Monroe Community Credit Union
The latest episode features guest Kate Hall, VP of Strategic Management, Monroe Community Credit Union. She talks with MCUL CEO Patty Corkery about how she conquered her public speaking fears, her perspective on how young professionals can make...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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47:53
Live from MCUL's Executive Summit: April Clobes - President/CEO, MSUFCU
Patty Corkery talks with MSUFCU CEO April Clobes live, on stage at the 2024 MCUL Executive Summit, about how she navigates current industry trends. They discuss the fintech space, branch expansion, member growth and hiring practices.
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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44:38
Mike Reuter - President, Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions
The latest episode features guest Mike Reuter, president of Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions.One month away from International Credit Union (ICU) Day 2024, Oct. 17, Reuter talks about what exactly ICU Day is, how credit unions fit ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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44:00
Deleanna Allen, Marketing Manager, Public Service Credit Union
The latest episode of Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation features guest Deleanna Allen, marketing manager of Public Service Credit Union. MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Allen about growing within the credit union, DEI and what inclusion ...
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53:05
Kristine Brenner - CEO, Monroe Community Credit Union
The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features Kristine Brenner, CEO of Monroe Community Credit Union, who talks about the evolution of what strong leadership looks like, how to provide opportuniti...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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50:04
Mike Lawson, CUbroadcast
The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Mike Lawson for a CUbroadcast takeover! Lawson flips the table on the podcast's format to interview MCUL CEO Patty Corkery about her career jour...
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41:29
Girlfriends Edition: Caroline Willard - CEO, Cornerstone League
The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, puts a new spin on the program. MCUL CEO invited Cornerstone League CEO Caroline Willard for the first episode of Girlfriends, Coffee and Conversation. This fo...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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53:06
Tiffany Ford - CEO, University of Michigan Credit Union
The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Tiffany Ford, CEO of University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU), who talks about how great mentors have shaped her leadership, maintaining relev...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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44:09
Dave Adams - CEO, CUSG
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with CUSG CEO Dave Adams to look back, on the eve of his retirement, at his career in the credit union industry.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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35:04
Sati Smith - CEO, Diversified Members Credit Union
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Sati Smith, CEO of Diversified Members Credit Union, about her recent appointment as CEO, how she grew through the ranks of the credit union movement and how she meets each member where they are through financi...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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41:11
Barbara Mojica - Executive Director, NLCUP
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Barbara Mojica, Executive Director of National Association of Latino Credit Unions & Professionals (NLCUP), about her journey growing up in America as a young immigrant, how she became a passionate credit u...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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46:53
Portia Powell - Chief Experience Officer, One Detroit Credit Union
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with One Detroit Credit Union Chief Experience Officer Portia Powell about how a small credit union can fuel big community impact, how to network when you're new to an industry and much more.
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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1:00:54
Glory LeDu - CEO, League InfoSight
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with League InfoSight CEO Glory LeDu about what's on the regulators' agendas and how the League InfoSight goes about understanding current compliance issues, such as fraud, to best help credit unions navigate these ...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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37:45
Ronaldo Hardy - CEO, NACUSO
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with NACUSO CEO Ronaldo Hardy about his new leadership role, finding your passion and the sacrifices it takes to accomplish your goals.
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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53:27
Silvia Dimma - Chief Human Resource Officer, MSUFCU | Paul Marston - Chief Operating Officer, Performance Solutions
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with two human resources (HR) professionals, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) Chief HR Officer Silvia Dimma and Performance Solutions COO Paul Marston, about the latest trends in the HR space,...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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1:10:59
Jim Nussle - President & CEO, Credit Union National Association
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with CUNA President & CEO Jim Nussle about the ongoing vote for a joint national credit union association, the difference between politics and advocacy, as well as some in-depth ins and outs on some current crit...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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45:53
Kenneth Leonard - CEO, Element 22 Commercial Group
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Element 22 CEO Kenneth Leonard about the many ways this Portage-based CUSO that provides customized commercial lending solutions can help credit unions with business lending, as well as the general state of bus...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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47:21
Mark Meyer - CEO, Filene Research Insititute
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Filene Research Institute CEO Mark Meyer about what he describes as a “boutique credit union university.” They discuss what kind of research Filene is doing, how they’re doing it and the purpose behind it.
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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43:13
John Bratsakis, President/CEO - MD|DC Credit Union Association | Board Chair - CU4Kids Caroline Willard, President/CEO - Cornerstone Credit Union League | Board Member - CU4Kids
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with two guests from the CU4Kids Board, Board Chair John Bratsakis and Board Member Caroline Willard, about credit union fundraising, what it means to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network, as well as the story...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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43:23
Dean Trudeau - President/CEO, Public Service Credit Union
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Public Service CEO and MCUL Board Chair Dean Trudeau about the impact one person can have in advocacy, leading collaboratively and many other observations built on his 26 years as CEO.
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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42:57
Caitlin Blankenship - Inbound Member Service Representative, HarborLight Credit Union
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Harbor Light Credit Union Contact Center Representative Caitlin Blankenship about why the credit union industry was the right place for her, the benefits of being a part of the FUEL MI group, how to be a great ...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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47:29