The Voices of MDT: Scaling Smarter – Meet Emily Szymczak

The Voices of MDT is a short series featuring our associates, partners, and clients helping credit unions move forward. In episode two, we sit down with MDT’s Chief Financial Officer, Emily Szymczak, to discuss growth, connection, and building the foundation that keeps innovation sustainable.

Fall 2025 Corner Office Update

As the season turns and we begin looking toward the close of 2025, it’s been a busy and inspiring time at MDT. From strategic planning to community impact, the past few months have been filled with meaningful progress and momentum for the future.

Is Your Budget Working for You—or Against You?

Even with positive intentions, budgeting often becomes an exercise in forecasting expenses, rather than a process for aligning your budget to your strategy. In today’s environment—with rising vendor costs, shifting compliance requirements, and demand for cross-functional integration—this gap is no longer sustainable.

The Voices of MDT: Leading Change with Heart – Meet Chris Kowal 

The Voices of MDT is a short series featuring our associates, partners, and clients helping credit unions move forward. In episode one, we sit down with MDT’s CEO, Chris Kowal, to discuss effective leadership, navigating change, and how we show up for credit unions—together. 

Budget Smarter, Not Harder: Avoiding the Biggest Pain Points Before 2026

As credit unions begin mapping out budgets for 2026, many are asking the same question:How can we plan more effectively—without the headaches that come with misalignment, last-minute surprises, and outdated assumptions? For credit unions, budgeting season often feels like threading a needle—juggling limited resources, shifting priorities, and tight timelines. While every leadership team wants to […]

Summer 2025 Corner Office Update

As the days get longer and the sun shines a little brighter, now is the time to reflect on the first half of the year – the lessons we’ve learned, the milestones achieved and the challenges and opportunities we’ve tackled together.

Shaping the Future of Financial Services: Reflections from GAC 2025

There’s nothing quite like the energy at the Credit Union Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC)—and this year’s event didn’t disappoint. Now, in my seventh year of attending, I found GAC 2025 to be a powerful convergence of advocacy, innovation, and collaboration. As the industry’s largest annual gathering, it brought together credit unions, fintechs, and thought leaders […]

Empowering Women in Leadership: Shaping the Future of Fintech

At MDT, we believe that diversity is a key driver of innovation. Women are playing a crucial role in shaping the future of fintech, both within our organization and across the credit union space. Their leadership is transforming the way we think about technology, collaboration and progress. Our leaders at MDT are not only paving the way for the next generation of women in fintech, but they are also mentors, advocates and allies, ensuring that women have a seat at the table when important decisions are made.