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Teachers Federal Credit Union Hosts Leadership Forum

On October 14, 2026, Teachers Federal Credit Union (TFCU), one of the nation's largest credit unions, convened an Exective Leadership Forum at its Hauppauge headquarters. This significant gathering brought together Scott Simpson, President and CEO of America's Credit Unions, with chief executives from 17 credit unions across New York and New Jersey.

The event aimed to discuss pressing legislative and regulatory developments that affect the credit union landscape. During the forum, participants engaged in fruitful discussions about industry priorities and trends shaping the future of credit unions.

Brad Calhoun, President and CEO of Teachers Federal Credit Union, highlighted the importance of unity within the credit union movement. He stated, "A strong, united credit union movement is essential to protecting our ability to serve our members and communities." He expressed pride in hosting this forum, which fostered a platform for meaningful discussions about the challenges and opportunities in the industry.

Among the participating credit unions were:

• - Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union
• - Edifi Credit Union
• - Essex County Teachers Federal Credit Union
• - FourLeaf Federal Credit Union
• - Generations United Federal Credit Union
• - Great Erie Federal Credit Union
• - Hudson Valley Credit Union
• - Island Federal Credit Union
• - Metro Realtors Federal Credit Union
• - Municipal Credit Union
• - Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union
• - Polish Slavic Federal Credit Union
• - Spencerport Federal Credit Union
• - Suffolk Credit Union
• - The Finest Federal Credit Union
• - Union Building Trades Federal Credit Union
• - United Nations Federal Credit Union

Representatives from both the New York Credit Union Association and the CrossState Credit Union Association also attended the forum, indicating a unified effort among credit union leaders to collaborate on shared priorities.

Scott Simpson thanked Teachers Federal Credit Union for their leadership in convening this important forum, acknowledging the collaborative spirit among credit unions. He emphasized the role of cooperative finance in providing economic opportunities for members and communities, reinforcing the significance of this engagement.

The forum exemplifies Teachers Federal Credit Union's commitment to strengthening the credit union movement. It aims to create avenues for dialogue among leaders in the industry, enabling them to share insights and draft informed policies that better serve evolving member needs. By fostering collaboration and advocacy, credit unions can collectively work towards enhancing financial stability and opportunities for their members.

For more information on Teachers Federal Credit Union and its services, you can visit teachersfcu.org.

About Teachers Federal Credit Union

Founded in 1952 in New York, Teachers Federal Credit Union is recognized as one of the largest credit unions in the U.S., with $9.9 billion in assets and more than 472,000 members. Teachers provides a wide range of member-focused financial solutions and boasts an open charter that allows membership to anyone across the nation. With 33 branches and comprehensive digital services, Teachers underscores its mission of enhancing community welfare through competitive financial offerings.

About America's Credit Unions

America's Credit Unions acts as a collective voice for the non-profit credit union sector, representing over 96% of industry assets, along with more than 146 million members nationwide. The organization focuses on advocacy and the development of resources that empower and protect credit unions, thereby enhancing the service they provide to their communities.