Credit Unions: Trends at the Management, Board, and Supervisory Committee Levels

26/06/2025 37 min

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We’re joined by Sheila Balzer, Audit Partner and Leader of the Credit Union Client Service Group, Adrian Hyatt-Ward, President and CEO of Hyatt-Ward Advertising who works with credit unions across the country, and Pam Easley, an executive management consultant with decades of experience in credit union leadership.This episode explores the challenges and opportunities credit unions are facing in today’s environment. Our expert panel discusses how CECL models are being used not just for compliance, but as strategic tools to guide lending decisions and manage risk. The conversation also covers the rise in fraud—including check fraud, card fraud, and account takeovers—and how credit unions can support their members through education and strong internal controls.We also examine the role of artificial intelligence, the growing importance of cybersecurity, and how vendor management is evolving. Throughout the episode, we highlight how credit unions can stay true to their mission of “people helping people” while adapting to new technologies and economic pressures.🔗 Explore more from our Audit Insights Series: ⁠https://lnkd.in/gSGqXZaD⁠🔗Follow us on LinkedIn for updates: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/singerlewak-llp/⁠⁠⁠🔗 Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠The Balancing Act Podcast with SingerLewak | Podcast on Spotify⁠⁠⁠🔗Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@SingerLewak⁠⁠