EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 54 MIN
From Politics to People: Jacob Barkel on Serving Members and Strengthening Communities
from The CUllaborative · host Camille
In this episode of The CUllaborative, we sit down with Jacob Barkel from Best Financial Credit Union to talk about what it really means to put members first. Jacob shares his journey of changing careers—from politics to credit unions—and why the move felt like the right fit almost immediately. We explore how he started his new career running by competing in the MCUL's 2025 Spark Tank Competition and what he learned from it. Jacob also reflects on what motivates him day‑to‑day, how credit unions can show up authentically for their members, and why meaningful work matters—especially for young professionals finding their place in the industry. It’s an honest, thoughtful look at career pivots, community impact, and the people powering credit unions forward.
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In this episode of The CUllaborative, we sit down with Jacob Barkel from Best Financial Credit Union to talk about what it really means to put members first. Jacob shares his journey of changing careers—from politics to credit unions—and why the move felt like the right fit almost immediately. We explore how he started his new career running by competing in the MCUL's 2025 Spark Tank Competition and what he learned from it. Jacob also reflects on what motivates him day‑to‑day, how credit unions can show up authentically for their members, and why meaningful work matters—especially for young professionals finding their place in the industry. It’s an honest, thoughtful look at career pivots, community impact, and the people powering credit unions forward.
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