Rob Landis, President/CEO at Corelation, joined us in the Studio Lounge to share some monumental news for the core processor: signing State Employees Credit Union (SECU) -- the second largest credit union in the United States with over $59 billion in assets. SECU serves more than 2.9 million members through 275 branch offices, 1,100 ATMs, and more.

Rob shared the significance of this signing and what it means for Corelation -- as well as SECU embarking on this new tech chapter in the credit union's existence. (see the full press release here)

Rob also mentioned Wings Credit Union signing and the uniqueness of that conversion with the credit union just completing a merger. He dubs this particular event the "conmerger" -- explaining the herculean tasks that need to be conducted with a merger and a conversion.

In addition, he discussed going live with Mountain America Credit Union in just a couple weeks -- being the nation's largest core conversion in industry history.

Lastly, Rob addressed the power of credit union collaboration and the transformative impact of AI on efficiency and member experience, as well as the core processor's key drivers of success over the years.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts. And be sure to watch more of our episodes from Corelation's 15th Annual Client Conference here -- as well as supporting our Studio Lounge sponsors/hosts: Corelation, Tyfone, Catalyst Corporate Federal Credit Union, Backbone, and Despite Impossible podcast.

Tom Davis, President/CEO at Trellance Cooperative Holdings Inc., joined us in the Studio Lounge to share how Trellance Cooperative Holdings Inc is identifying high-value partners for credit unions.

In particular, Tom talked about strategic acquisitions and investments in CUSOs and other companies to, ultimately, benefit their credit union partners well into the future. He detailed Trellence's evaluation process, emphasizing strategic fit and collaborative growth -- as well as highlighting key partnerships and the evolving landscape of the credit union industry.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts. And be sure to watch more of our episodes from the EDGE Conference here -- as well as supporting our Studio Lounge sponsors/hosts: Trellance, Optiri, ProBridge, Rise Analyitcs, Backbone, and Despite Impossible podcast.

Jed Meyer, President and CEO of St. Cloud Financial Credit Union -- as well as Board Chair DaLand CUSO, joined us in the Studio Lounge to highlight his NACUSO Reimagine session on "The Future of Money and Money Movement."

In particular, Jed talked about the critical need for credit unions to embrace innovation, particularly in digital assets and decentralized finance (DeFi). He also highlighted the growing adoption of crypto and stablecoins, urging credit unions to become trusted access points for members, offering education and integration with new financial technologies to prevent obsolescence.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts. And be sure to watch more of our episodes from NACUSO's 2026 Reimagine Conference here -- as well as support our Studio Lounge sponsors: Corelation, Backbone, and Despite Impossible podcast.

Anne Legg, Founder at THRIVE, stopped by the Studio Lounge to share highlights from her NACUSO Reimagine session on "CU Power: Proving Credit Union Impact in a Data-Driven World."

Anne talked about how cooperative models, enhanced by emerging technologies like AI, can effectively demonstrate mission impact. She shared strategies for gathering evidence and proving value to members and regulators.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts. And be sure to watch more of our episodes from NACUSO's 2026 Reimagine Conference here -- as well as support our Studio Lounge sponsors: Corelation, Backbone, and Despite Impossible podcast.

John Ballantyne, CEO at Tru Treasury, joined us in the Studio Lounge to share what life has been like since winning CUSO of the Year for 2025, as well as the future of Treasury management and CUSO delivery in this space.

Specifically, John talked about the evolving landscape of business banking for credit unions, sharing insights on Treasury management services, technology adoption, and the impact of winning 2025 CUSO of the Year. He also highlighted how CUSOs empower credit unions to scale and enhance their business offerings.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts. And be sure to watch more of our episodes from NACUSO's 2026 Reimagine Conference here -- as well as support our Studio Lounge sponsors: Corelation, Backbone, and Despite Impossible podcast.