Heartland Wealth Strategies is proud to announce that Mercedes Rangel, Insurance Specialist, has earned the Registered Social Security Analyst® (RSSA®) credential through the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (NARSSA). As one of just six professionals in the state of Kansas to hold the RSSA® designation, this achievement enhances Mercedes’ ability to provide personalized guidance and support to members navigating Social Security decisions as part of their retirement planning.

Heartland Credit Union is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Mitchell Hargrave to Assistant Vice President of Software Development.

Heartland Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Michael Lizalde to Vice President of Member Experience. In this new role, Michael will oversee the newly established position of Connections Manager and the eBranch Manager. He will also continue leading our Member Solutions Specialists who focus on outbound sales.

In the February/March issue of Forbes and Fortune, Heartland Credit Union was honored as one of the Leading Credit Unions in Kansas. This prestigious honor reflects our commitment to providing exceptional financial services and building meaningful relationships within our community. 

Recently, an issue has come up on Capitol Hill that could affect the financial services members depend on Heartland to provide. It’s important to stay informed about potential threats to credit unions and their ability to provide the best possible financial services.

At Heartland, we understand it’s important for our staff to not only be invested in our members’ financial success, but also the success of the communities we serve.  We’re honored to have some of the best and brightest in our local communities as members of our team.  Recently, one of our staff members was honored by the Wichita Business Journal as a leader in local business. 

We’re honored to have some of the best and brightest in the financial industry serving our members.  Being able to hire and grow excellent talent is key to providing excellent member service.  Recently, two of our staff members were honored by the Wichita Business Journal as leaders in the financial industry.

On Thursday, October 17, Heartland Credit Union joins other credit unions in our community and worldwide to celebrate International Credit Union Day® and the role that financial cooperatives play in improving the communities they serve and the lives of their members. This year’s theme is “One World Through Cooperative Finance”. It speaks to how credit unions and other community-based financial cooperatives are still bringing people together in these divided times to grow financial inclusion and well-being for all.

Dan Springer, President and CEO of Heartland Credit Union is pleased to announce that Angie Mielke, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, has been promoted to Chief Strategy Officer and has joined the HCU executive team.