Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) and ALM First Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive Value and Innovation for Credit Unions Nationwide

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) and ALM First are proud to announce a new strategic partnership aimed at driving meaningful value, professional education, and innovative solutions to credit unions nationwide. ​

The announcement was shared recently during the 2025 ALM First Financial Forum in Banff, Canada, by ALM First Principal Mike Ensweiler and DCUC President & CEO Anthony Hernandez.

Mike Ensweiler, ALM First Principal, stated:

"I’m proud to share that ALM First has entered into a strategic partnership with the Defense Credit Union Council! This is an exciting step forward for both organizations and for the credit union industry as a whole. This collaboration is designed to drive meaningful value, from expanding access to professional education to introducing new solutions which will assist credit unions in achieving their strategic goals. It reflects our continued commitment to innovation and to supporting the long-term success of credit unions nationwide. More to come as we build on this momentum."

“By working together, we are creating new pathways for credit unions to strengthen their operations and better serve their members,” said Hernandez. “Our mission has always been to champion credit unions and the communities they serve, especially military and veteran members. This partnership allows us to expand that support with access to innovative financial tools and educational resources.”

ALM First encourages interested credit unions to visit almfirst.com/events for more information on upcoming training and professional education opportunities. From in-person conferences to informational webinars, the firm offers a wealth of resources designed to benefit everyone involved in managing or monitoring the balance sheet, including CEOs, CFOs, Senior Management, Controllers, Treasury Staff, Financial Analysts, Accountants, ALCO, Board Members, and more. DCUC members attending an ALM First in-person event for the first time can take advantage of a 15% discount.

This collaboration marks an important milestone in DCUC’s ongoing commitment to increasing member value and building strong alliances that drive innovation and success across the credit union industry. It also reflects ALM First’s continued commitment to serving the credit union industry through continuous innovation and top-tier professional education.