Digital Banking Podcast
Digital Banking Podcast
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Building a Digital-First Credit Union Culture with Melanie Kennedy
1 hour 5 minutes Posted Mar 7, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
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On this episode of the Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar welcomed Melanie Kennedy, CEO of Southwest Financial Federal Credit Union to discuss her credit union's journey to becoming a fully digital institution. This transition, planned before the pandemic, accelerated when COVID-19 forced widespread closures. She explained the operational efficiencies gained, the surprisingly positive member response, and the improved work-life balance for her team. Kennedy addressed the challenges of r...