Credit Unions First Welcomes Michael Cochrum as Fractional Chief Technology Officer
Menominee, Michigan – September 29, 2025– Credit Unions First, a CUSO revolutionizing the credit union insurance space by pioneering in-house management solutions is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Cochrum as its new Fractional Chief Technology Officer.
Michael brings nearly four decades of experience working in and alongside financial institutions, including 26 years dedicated to credit unions. His career spans technology, software engineering, and data architecture design and development, making him an ideal leader to advance Credit Unions First’s mission.
At Credit Unions First, Michael will oversee the technology team behind Navigator, the organization’s proprietary risk management platform. Navigator empowers credit unions to strengthen their independence by self-managing ancillary insurance products with confidence and transparency.
In addition to his new role at Credit Unions First, Michael is the Founder and Chief Data Scientist of CUBI.Pro, a credit union–focused analytics firm he launched in 2018. He is also the author of The Data-Driven Credit Union, serves as lead instructor at CUBI.Academy, and teaches at the Southwest Credit Union Management School.
Michael holds a B.S. in Data Analytics and an MBA from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, and he is a 2004 graduate of the Southwest CUNA Management School.
“Michael’s depth of expertise in credit union technology and data strategy is unmatched,” said Melanie Munsey, CEO of Credit Unions First. “We are thrilled to welcome him as our Fractional CTO. His leadership will ensure Credit Unions First continues to deliver innovative, credit union–first solutions that strengthen our movement.”
About Credit Unions First
Credit Unions First is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) dedicated exclusively to helping credit unions protect and preserve member value through risk management solutions. Credit Unions First empowers credit unions to self-manage collateral risk products with transparency and independence. Learn more at www.creditunionsfirst.org.
