Cooperative Business Services (CBS) Selected as Finalist for NACUSO’s CUSO of the Year Award

Cincinnati, OH – April 23, 2026 – Cooperative Business Services (CBS), a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) specializing in commercial lending solutions, has been named a finalist for NACUSO’s CUSO of the Year Award.

This award recognizes a CUSO that’s turning collaboration into results and innovation into real-world impact for credit unions and their members. 

“Being named a finalist for CUSO of the Year is a testament to the collaborative spirit that defines CBS,” said CBS’ President/CEO, Keith Reed. “At our core, we exist to empower credit unions with the tools, expertise, and confidence to expand their commercial lending capabilities and better serve their members.”

“We are proud of what we’ve built at CBS and humbled that NACUSO would select us as a Finalist for CUSO of the Year,” said John Skeldon, Chief Sales Officer at CBS. “Our Vision Statement speaks to CBS being a place where credit unions prosper and people thrive, and we aspire to meet both on a daily basis.”

The CUSO of the Year Award winner will be announced on April 29th at the 2026 NACUSO Reimagine event in Orlando, FL.

About Cooperative Business Services

Cooperative Business Services, LLC (CBS) is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) dedicated to providing commercial lending solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. With over 20 years of experience and partnerships with more than 150 credit unions, CBS supports economic growth and entrepreneurship across its 18-state footprint. CBS is committed to delivering personalized service and leveraging cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving needs of its clients and the members they serve.

About NACUSO

NACUSO (National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations) is a trade association, established over 40 years ago, that advocates for, educates, and connects Credit Union Service Organizations (CUSOs) and credit unions. It focuses on driving collaboration, innovation, and regulatory advocacy to help credit unions grow through shared services, fintech partnerships, and strategic technology investments.

Media Contact:

Zoe Turnbull

Digital Marketing Manager

Cooperative Business Services

zturnbull@cbscuso.com

www.cbscuso.com 

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