FORUM Credit Union: Pioneering Online Banking

June 21, 2024
Behind the Product Episode 55 - Doug True and Cameron Piercefield

We welcomed CEO, Doug True and CTO, Cameron Piercefield with FORUM Credit Union. FORUM has a long history of embracing technology to better serve its members, from being an early online banking pioneer to developing in-house software solutions. Their member-centric approach and cooperative philosophy have been key drivers, involving members in the design process and sharing innovations with other credit unions. Through partnerships, FORUM continues to enhance its offerings to best serve their members. In this episode we discuss many aspects of FORUM’s journey with a few key points:

  1. FORUM Credit Union was an early adopter of online banking, offering it in the mid-1990s via floppy disks and modems.
  2. They developed their own online banking platform in-house after their initial vendor went bankrupt, leveraging their experience building a loan origination system.
  3. FORUM took a member-centric approach, involving members in the design process through storyboarding sessions and pilot groups.
  4. They embraced a cooperative philosophy, sharing their lending software with other credit unions to improve the product.
  5. They successfully migrated from a 40+ year old system over a three year long project.

 

Episode Guests

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Cameron Piercefield | Chief Technology & Risk Officer at FORUM Credit Union

Cameron serves as the Chief Technology & Risk Officer at FORUM Credit Union. He has been with the FORUM team for almost 25 years. He is responsible for all aspects how FORUM applies technology to best serve their members.

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Doug True | CEO at FORUM Credit Union

Serves as the Chief Executive Officer at FORUM Credit Union. Has been a FORUM Credit Union team member since July 1988. Started his career as a management trainee and served in a variety of leadership roles primarily in the areas of consumer lending, retail, and technology.

Founded FORUM Solutions as a wholly owned subsidiary of FORUM Credit Union in September 2000. Invented the consumer lending scoring engine and workflow in the TAPS Lending software solution that was ultimately sold to Akcelerant/Temenos in 2008.

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Episode Host

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Zac Darnell | Host of Behind The Product & Manager at SEP

With his diverse background and expertise, Zac brings a unique perspective to discussions around innovation, leadership, and the ever-evolving tech landscape. His ability to bridge technical and business domains makes him a valuable voice in the industry.

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