(Woodbury, MN – July 23, 2021) Todd Arnhold has been hired as Ideal CU’s new AVP of Network Services. Before joining the Ideal CU team, he worked as Director / Information Security Officer for Lifespark. Prior to that, he served as Director of Information Technology, Privacy and Data Security at Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota. Todd brings over 24 years of experience in IT and management.

(Woodbury, MN – July 23, 2021) Jake Asmussen has been hired as Ideal Credit Union’s new AVP of Consumer Lending. In this role, Asmussen will oversee the consumer underwriting, indirect, and consumer processing areas of the credit union. He will lead multiple teams to ensure quality lending decisions and compliance with all government regulations in relation to consumer direct and indirect lending.

(Woodbury, MN – June 28, 2021) Faith Tholkes, SVP of Mortgage and Consumer Lending, and Cynthia Stewart, Senior Mortgage Loan Advisor, have both been named “Super Mortgage Professionals” for 2021 by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business. This is Tholkes’ fifth time receiving the special recognition. Tholkes and Stewart were nominated for the award by clients who applaud their exemplary level of service and expertise.

(Woodbury, MN – April 1, 2021) – Ideal CU has teamed up with nationally recognized cyber security expert Jim Stickley and his company, Stickley on Security, to provide ongoing education and resources to its members and the community. To kick-off this initiative, Ideal CU established March as its official Cyber Security Awareness Month.