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GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Stephanie Propps, Blue Federal Credit Union President & CEO

February 18, 2026

ver her 26-year career at Blue Federal Credit Union, including 21 years as President and CEO, Stephanie Propps has helped shape not only her own organization, but the broader credit union movement.

Connect, Collaborate, Lead at April's Small Credit Union Summit in Seattle

February 18, 2026

The free Small Credit Union Summit will bring together leaders from small GoWest-member credit unions for a day focused on connection, collaboration, and candid conversation.

  • Oregon Credit Unions Rally at Legislative Luncheon in Salem
  • What 2026 Economic Trends Mean for Credit Union Strategies
  • Where Credit Union Professionals Connect: 2026 Councils Begin Soon!

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  • GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Stephanie Propps, Blue Federal Credit Union President & CEO
  • Oregon Credit Unions Rally at Legislative Luncheon in Salem
  • Sisters High Schools Students Develop Financial Literacy Through Bite of Reality Fairs
  • Where Credit Union Professionals Connect: 2026 Councils Begin Soon!

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Feb24

Professional Development Council; Session One

Strong leaders are built at every stage of a career. The Professional Development Council is dedicated to helping credit union staff grow personally and professionally, no matter their role or department.
Feb25

Lenders Council; Session One

Council members stay on top of issues impacting the lending industry through timely guest speakers and presentations, regular economic projections, panel discussions, pertinent advocacy updates, and virtual networking with fellow credit union lenders.
Feb26

Compliance Council; Session One

The Council provides opportunities to meet with counterparts from other credit unions, discuss upcoming regulatory changes, and devise strategies to implement them. Members benefit from the collective intelligence of compliance peers, all working to create best practices for credit unions.
Mar1

The ACU GAC — GoWest Rendition

Join thousands of credit union professionals in Washington, D.C., where you’ll engage with lawmakers and make a lasting impact on the credit union industry.
  • GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Stephanie Propps, Blue Federal Credit Union President & CEO
  • Connect, Collaborate, Lead at April’s Small Credit Union Summit in Seattle
  • Oregon Credit Unions Rally at Legislative Luncheon in Salem
  • What 2026 Economic Trends Mean for Credit Union Strategies

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