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GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Jason Werts, Rivermark Community Credit Union President & CEO

Through his leadership at Rivermark and his service on the GoWest Board, Jason Werts remains focused on ensuring that credit unions not only protect what makes them unique but also continue evolving to meet the needs of their members and communities.

Ready to Lead? YP Leads at MAXX 2026 Is Calling

YP Leads isn’t simply a scholarship to attend MAXX — it’s a launchpad for deeper involvement in the Credit Union Movement and a powerful step forward in your professional journey.

GoWest Awards Workshop on May 1 Offers Insider Tips to Make Your Nomination Shine

GoWest is hosting a GoWest Awards Workshop to help you prepare a strong, compelling entry to showcase your credit union’s programs and people.

Decoding First-Party Fraud: When Your Best Members Become Your Biggest Risk

What once looked like a rock-solid borrower unravels, revealing something far harder to detect: first-party malicious intent.

Westmark Credit Union Partnership Elevates Financial Education and Student Experience at Boise State

Westmark Credit Union will be enriching the daily experience of students, supporting high-impact student-serving programs and initiatives, and helping to improve the Student Union Building.

Francine Gardner Joins SELCO Community Credit Union As VP, Senior Commercial Loan Officer

Francine Gardner will be tasked with developing new commercial and business banking relationships through business development and community engagement.

Verity Credit Union Launches New Community-Centered Financial Well-Being Program to Advance Financial Equity and Inclusion

Verity Credit Union has launched Pathways to Wealth & Resources, a new financial well-being program built on a simple belief: people already carry power — through their lived experience, cultural wisdom, and community knowledge.

Oregon State Credit Union Hires Aman Jeloka as New CFO and Promotes Key Team Members to VPs

Oregon State Credit Union has hired longtime finance leader Aman Jeloka as its new Chief Financial Officer.

First Credit Union Opens Queen Creek Branch to Meet Community’s Financial Needs

First Credit Union will officially open the doors to its newest branch in Queen Creek, Ariz., on April 24.

Rivermark Invests $30,000 in Parenting with Intent to Continue and Expand the Financial Literacy Program

Parenting with Intent will use this donation to sustain and expand the Financial Literacy for You Program, ensuring more program participants have access to meaningful financial support and education.

VisionBoard 2026: Strengthening the Stewards of the Credit Union Movement

The inaugural VisionBoard experience brought together credit union board members, supervisory committee members, and CEOs for focused conversations on governance, stewardship, and the future of the cooperative model.

Turning Ideas into Impact Through GoWest Foundation Grant Funding

Credit unions from across the region joined the GoWest Foundation team for an in-depth look at funding opportunities designed to strengthen communities and expand access to financial services.

Unitus Community Credit Union Board Chair Nicole Davison León Named to 40 Under 40

The newly elected Chair of Unitus Community Credit Union’s Board of Directors and Executive Director of the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber, Nicole Davison León, has been named a 2026 “40 Under 40” honoree by the Portland Business Journal.

Why Growth Beyond Commercial Real Estate Is Essential to Serving Members

Credit unions have long relied on commercial real estate lending as a cornerstone of their commercial portfolios. It’s often viewed as a lower-risk entry point into business lending, but that comfort can also limit how broadly institutions expand their commercial programs.

Solarity Credit Union Launches Relationship-Based High-Yield Savings Account

As financial institutions continue to rethink how they attract new customers, Solarity Credit Union has introduced Solarity Savers, a high-yield savings […]

Hughes Federal Credit Union and University of Arizona Celebrate 20 Years of Empowering Youth Through the “Arizona Financial Faceoff”

Hughes Federal Credit Union and University of Arizona’s Norton School of Human Ecology—Take Charge America Institute are proud to announce the 20th anniversary of the Arizona “Financial Faceoff.”