Jordan Beyer
AVP, Grassroots Engagement, GoWest Credit Union Association

Jordan plays a key role in working with lobbyists in engaging credit union advocates for Credit Union Days at the Capitol, the America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference, and Hike the Hills.  He is skilled in creating effective programs to support advocacy efforts and help tell the credit union’s story to elected officials.

Before his association role, Jordan worked for BECU as a member consultant, in branch leadership, in back office support roles and in learning and development.  He is a skilled facilitator who is passionate about continuing education and the role it plays in professional development. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Life Pacific University and his master’s degree from the University of Edinburgh.

 

Chris Kemm
VP, Political Affairs, GoWest Credit Union Association

Chris Kemm is a seasoned political strategist with over 27 years of experience in public policy, grassroots advocacy, and legislative affairs. As AVP of Political Affairs at GoWest Credit Union Association, he leads advocacy engagement across six states, helping credit unions advance legislative and regulatory priorities through strategic outreach and political mobilization.

A Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE), Chris previously served as National Legislative and Political Representative for AFGE, AFL-CIO, and held leadership roles with the Denver Area Labor Federation and Colorado AFL-CIO. He is a U.S. Navy veteran, recognized with the Navy Achievement Medal and Vice President’s Gold Hammer Award.

Chris is also a dedicated community leader and coach, serving as Head Girls Basketball Coach at Skyview High School and holding leadership roles with CHSCA, Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports, and the Adams County Veterans Commission. He was named the 2024 Ceal Barry Colorado Women’s Coach of the Year and has led teams to 22 league titles in basketball and track and field.

 

Pamela Leavitt
SVP, Grassroots & Political Programs/Legislative Affairs for OR, GoWest Credit Union Association

Pam has represented credit unions in the Oregon State Capitol for more than 30 years. She also works closely with credit union advocates in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming to implement and develop grassroots and engagement programs.

From 1994-2011, Pam was the SVP of Governmental Affairs/Public Relations for the Credit Union Association of Oregon (CUAO) and a member of the management team. With 17 years of trade association experience, she has great expertise working with a statewide membership and bringing people together to work on common legislative issues. Before joining CUAO, Pam spent six years in the U.S. Senate as a Legislative Assistant. On Capitol Hill, she focused on a variety of state and federal issues. In February 2011, she opened the Northwest Advocacy Group, LLC. Through the Northwest Advocacy Group, she continues to represent the Northwest Credit Union Association and other clients. She returned to GoWest Credit Union Association in August 2023.

She is a registered lobbyist with much of her time at the State Capitol during the legislative session working with Oregon legislators. She is responsible for guiding the legislation agenda through the process and stopping legislation with a negative impact on her clients.

Pam has a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Oregon and has a great commitment to her community, having served on the board of many local organizations.