Chris Loseth P1FCU

Celebrating Chris Loseth’s 35-Year Tenure as P1FCU’s President and CEO

Lewiston, Idaho-based P1FCU is honored to celebrate Chris Loseth’s 35th anniversary as President and CEO. Since joining P1FCU on July 31, 1989, Loseth has been a driving force behind the credit union’s growth, community engagement, and member-focused initiatives. 

Megan Wiseman Gesa CU

Gesa Credit Union Welcomes Megan Wiseman as New AVP of Retail Sales and Services

Gesa Credit Union, based in Richland, Wash., announced in July the addition of Megan Wiseman to its leadership team as Assistant Vice President of Retail Sales and Services.

Solarity Credit Union

Solarity Credit Union Donates $40,000 to Memorial Foundation and Toy Jeep to Patient

Mina Worthington, President and CEO of Yakima, Wash.-based Solarity Credit Union, delivered a $40,000 donation to the Memorial Foundation as well as a toy Jeep to four-year-old Jeremiah, a former Neonatal intensive Care Unit (NICU) patient. These donations were in support of MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital’s children’s health care programs and services. 

Khrystyn and Krizinne

People Helping People Goes Next Level in Wyoming: Atlantic City Federal Credit Union Leader Donates Kidney

Khrystyn Lutz, Chief Risk Officer at Atlantic City Federal Credit Union in Lander, Wyo., donated a kidney to a recipient she didn’t know in order to help her good friend.

Credit Union West’s SVP & Chief Operating Officer Ning Duong Awarded 2024 Most Influential Women in Arizona

Ning Duong, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Arizona-based Credit Union West, has been selected as one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2024. 

Fitzsimons CU Scholarship winner

Fitzsimons Credit Union Awards $5,000 in Scholarships to Denver-Area Students

Fitzsimons Credit Union, which serves the Colorado communities of the Denver metro area, believes that education has the power to transform communities and is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the Sandra B. Neves Scholarship.   

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Origence Announces New Associate Board Members

Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced the appointment of three new associate Board of Directors […]

Credit Unions Raise Over $1.5 Million To Help Move Kids Out of Hospitals and Onto Playgrounds

First Tech Federal Credit Union led the annual Northwest Classic Credit Unions for Kids fundraising campaign, uniting First Tech employees and members, business leaders, and 26 credit unions across the nation to raise more than $1.5 million in support of children and families at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Zack Kass MAXX Speaker

Get Ahead with MAXX Keynote Speaker: AI Champion Zack Kass

The GoWest team is harnessing the future with MAXX 2024 Main Stage speakers! On Tuesday, Oct. 15, AI optimist Zack Kass will take the stage to discuss the power of AI for innovation and impact. 

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On Your Way to MAXX: The Why & The How

If you’ve attended MAXX in the past, you already know about the amazing experience you’re sure to have this October in Denver. But if this is your first year, you may have some questions about what you’re going to learn, who you’re going to meet, and what you’re going to go away with. 

MAXX 2024 Trade Show: Innovation, Connection, Transformation

More than 150 exhibitors and sponsors will be on hand at the MAXX 2024 Solutions Trade Show – a one-stop shop for credit union professionals to learn about the latest in cutting-edge services and partnerships.

MAXX 2024 YP Leads Are Announced!

Eighteen passionate credit union young professionals have been named 2024 YP Leads, earning their ticket to MAXX 2024 in October. This year’s cohort was carefully selected among many qualified candidates with representation from across Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. 

MAXX Breakout Session Attendees

A Little Help From Your Friends – Scholarships Available for MAXX 2024!

MAXX 2024 is GoWest’s most anticipated event of the year. The GoWest Foundation offers scholarships to help make sure you can join us at MAXX.

Western CUNA Mgmt School Grad July 2024

Meet the Newest Graduates of Western CUNA Management School

On July 25, the newest graduates of the Western CUNA Management School (WCMS) were honored at the 62nd graduation ceremony held in Bridges Hall of Music at Pomona College in Claremont, Calif. The “Phi” class of 2024 had 108 graduates, including 45 from the GoWest region.

44 North Credit Union

Linn-Co Federal Credit Union Is Now 44 North Credit Union

Oregon-based Linn-Co Federal Credit Union officially became 44 North Credit Union and changed its field of membership to those who live and work in Linn, Benton, Deschutes, Lane, Lincoln, and Marion counties. 

Join Special Guest Brian Knight for a DEI Discussion at the CDFI Roundtable on Aug. 26

GoWest’s next CDFI Roundtable is Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. PT (1 p.m. MT). This quarter’s special guest is Brian Knight, President and CEO of The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS). He will share thoughts on the DEI landscape and what DEI means for a CDFI.

Susan Sirois Credit Union West

Credit Union West Announces New Vice President of People 

Arizona-based Credit Union West has announced the appointment of Susan Sirois as the new Vice President of People. With a wealth of experience in human resources and a strong commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, Sirois is poised to play a pivotal role in driving the company’s people-centric initiatives forward.  

Evelyn Prime-MacAdam First Tech

First Tech Federal Credit Union Appoints Evelyn Prime-MacAdam to SVP, Digital Products

First Tech Federal Credit Union announced on July 9 the appointment of Evelyn Prime-MacAdam to the SVP of Digital Products, where she will drive digital innovation to deliver an exceptional member experience.

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Credit Union Data Drives Advocacy Across the Finish Line – Every Time

Next month, we will again ask credit unions to share their economic and community impact data.  The more credit unions that participate, the more robust our data will be. It will demonstrate beyond a doubt that credit unions are essential to the economy.

OCCU Board

OCCU Adds Associate Board Members & Board Director

OCCU, which serves members in Oregon and Washington, has appointed two associate members to its board of directors, Jefferson Curl and Dena Putnam-Gilchrist, and elected Justin Freeman as a new director.

TruStage Releases Credit Union Trends Report

TruStage recently released its June Credit Union Trends Report which shares trends of lending volume and credit quality. Check out highlights of this month’s report.