Synergent’s mission is to “help credit unions succeed and improve the financial lives of their members.” In our monthly Employee Spotlight series, we feature one of our dedicated staff members to help you get to know the people who are working as an extension of your...
Sarah Farwell
Managing Change with Purpose, Not Chaos
Apr 28, 2026 | Blog, Education, Strategic Planning
(As Seen on CUInsight) - Managing change effectively is critical for success in today’s evolving financial services environment. Credit unions have long been pillars of their communities—supporting members as they open their first youth share, establish a checking...
Synergent and Partner Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union Recognized with Two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions
Apr 13, 2026 | Awards, Company News, Marketing
Synergent® is pleased to announce it has received two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions for an innovative auto lending marketing campaign developed in partnership with Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union. The campaign earned Category’s Best in...
Investing in People: Why Continuous Learning Is the Competitive Edge for Credit Unions
Apr 7, 2026 | Blog, Education, Partners
(As Seen on CUInsight) - Credit unions have long stood out in the financial services space for their commitment to community and people—members and employees alike. In an era defined by rapid technological change, evolving member expectations, and workforce shifts,...
Making Connections: Join Synergent at These 2026 Credit Union Events
Apr 3, 2026 | Blog
Synergent is getting ready to hit the road. Beginning in May and continuing through the months ahead, members of the Synergent team will be attending several credit union conventions and tradeshows across the country. These events offer valuable opportunities to...
Financial Crimes Defender
Mar 30, 2026 | Blog, Fraud, Technology
Fraud is not slowing down: It continues to evolve and accelerate. When it occurs, both members and credit unions pay the price. For every $1 of fraud, financial institutions lose $4.23*, and the Federal Trade Commission has reported nearly $8.8 billion lost to fraud....
3 Questions with Synergent’s Fred Barber as Seen on CUInsight
Mar 11, 2026 | Blog, Education, Fraud, Partners
Synergent's Fred Barber, Vice President of Solutions, was recently interviewed by Greg Michlig, CUInsight's President and CEO. He asked Barber three questions about evaluating and strengthening a credit union's core partnership. Barber discussed key trends in core...
Case Study: Central Maine FCU Rebrand
Mar 10, 2026 | Awards, Blog, Marketing
It’s inevitable: As time passes, markets evolve, member expectations change, and even the strongest credit union brand can become dated. Holding onto an outdated identity can quietly hold an organization back, especially when it no longer reflects who they are today,...
Navigating a Core Conversion: How to Keep Member Experience at the Center
Mar 9, 2026 | Blog, Conversions and Migrations, Core Processing
(As Seen on CUInsight) - A core conversion is one of the most significant and complex initiatives a credit union can undertake. Changing your core processor is a decision that is not made lightly, and is typically made due to a variety of factors, such as to achieve...
2026 Board of Directors Election Results
Mar 3, 2026 | Company News, Leadership
The Maine Credit Union League and Synergent are pleased to announce the results of the 2026 Board Election. Up for appointment this year were the two seats representing “below the median asset size” credit unions—held by Jen Hogan, President/CEO at Community CU and...
From Insights to Impact: Data Strategies for Credit Unions and How a Core Partner Can Help
Feb 10, 2026 | Blog, Core Processing, Data Mining, Partners
(As Seen on CUInsight) - For credit unions, data isn’t just a technical asset; it’s a strategic growth engine. When used intentionally, data insights help credit unions understand their membership more deeply, design better products, create meaningful marketing, and...
Campaign for Ending Hunger Raises Nearly $1.5 Million to Address Food Insecurity
Feb 10, 2026 | Company News, Ending Hunger, Social Responsibility
Campaign for Ending Hunger Surpasses Fundraising Goal Credit union representatives from across Maine gathered in Freeport this week to announce the latest fundraising results of their collaborative Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, which is Synergent's...














