Scandia Consulting Wins American Standout Award for OAS FCU Platform

The project replaced the credit union’s legacy WordPress site with a robust Umbraco-based platform designed to support member-centric goals. Led by Chief Product Officer Farid Topchiev, the build involved extensive discovery, SEO analysis, and the creation of seven distinct member personas. The resulting site features 69 custom widgets and bilingual content management, integrating directly with CO-OP shared-branching networks to streamline data updates.

Operational gains followed the April 30 launch. Publishing rate changes now requires under 30 minutes—a 90 percent reduction in time—while disclosure-related corrections dropped by 80 percent. These internal efficiencies supported broader growth, with online account-opening conversions rising 37 percent and site traffic increasing 33 percent during the first quarter. For CEO Nik Wahlberg, the award highlights the effectiveness of a strategy-first approach, a philosophy Scandia has championed since becoming an Umbraco Gold Partner in 2012.