Author: Alyse Knudsen
The Local Change Foundation Awards Colorado Students $94,600 in Scholarships
Elevations Credit Union’s Local Change Foundation awarded $94,600 in scholarships to 22 soon-to-be Colorado high school graduates.
Eight GoWest Region Credit Union Leaders Earn CUDE Designation
The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) has named 52 leaders from across the United States as the next Credit […]
Desert Financial Credit Union Names Jamie Britton as New Chief Financial Officer
Bringing more than 25 years of experience in financial leadership to Desert Financial Credit Union, Jamie Britton has been named the credit union’s new Chief Financial Officer.
GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Jennifer Kutcher, WECU President & CEO
The Credit Union Movement has never been just about financial services for Jennifer Kutcher, President and CEO of WECU. It’s always been about creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and being part of something bigger than herself.
Meet the YP Leads Mentors Shaping the Next Generation of Credit Union Leaders
Several of this year’s YP Leads mentors have experienced the program firsthand as former YP Leads, while others bring years of leadership experience and a passion for developing emerging professionals.
Participate in the Milliman Northwest Financial Survey by July 3 — Receive the Results for Free!
The Milliman Northwest Financial Survey is a powerful online compensation platform designed specifically for financial institutions, and the deadline to participate is quickly approaching.
“Leadership Is an Action, Not a Title”: YP Summit Takeaways Resonate
Over two days of leadership development, executive conversations, and meaningful peer connections, YP Summit attendees explored how influence isn’t determined by title, but by the choices we make every day to lead, serve, and strengthen our credit unions, our communities, and the Credit Union Movement.
Fighting Member Target Fraud Starts Inside the Credit Union
Fraud no longer starts with systems or networks; it starts with people. That reality changes how leaders need to think about prevention.
National Credit Union Foundation’s 2025 Impact Report Highlights the Power of the Movement
The National Credit Union Foundation released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting how credit unions across the country are working together to improve financial well-being and strengthen communities.
Minnequa Works Credit Union Delivers Financial Literacy Experiences to Nearly 700 Students Across Southern Colorado
Minnequa Works Credit Union continued its commitment to building financial wellness across Southern Colorado during the 2025–2026 school year by delivering 52 financial literacy experiences that reached nearly 700 students in grades four through eight.
Board Chairs Lean In on Leadership, Strategy, and Governance
Board chairs and CEOs from across the GoWest region came together on May 28 for the latest Board Chair Virtual Roundtable, a collaborative forum designed to strengthen governance and support effective board leadership.
Leadership at Every Level: Executives@Coeur d’Alene Returns This August
This year’s program features dynamic speakers who will challenge and inspire leaders to think differently about communication, strategy, and the broader economic environment.
GoWest Foundation Disaster Relief Fund: Supporting Credit Unions When It Matters Most
The GoWest Foundation Disaster Relief Fund is available year-round to support member credit unions and their employees, board members, and volunteers through recovery efforts following wildfires, flooding, and other natural disasters.
If Checks Are Declining, Why Is Check Fraud a Hot Topic?
By Jim Olney, Assistant Vice President, Cash Services, Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union Would you think it strange if you […]
A Better Way to Lead: Kim Scott Brings Radical Candor to the MAXX Mainstage
Leadership and culture expert Kim Scott is bringing Radical Candor to the MAXX 2026 mainstage this October, and with it, one of today’s most influential approaches to building stronger, more resilient teams at a time when leadership has never mattered more.
The Big Reveal: This Year’s CU4Kids Auction Theme
The MAXX CU4Kids auction theme is designed to inspire, celebrate, and shine.
Your MAXX, Your Way: Explore New Breakout Tracks for 2026
Breakout sessions at MAXX 2026 are going to the next level. This year at MAXX, sessions will be organized into audience-based tracks, giving you the opportunity to follow the topics that matter most to you and are aligned with your role.
MAXX 2026: Invest in Your Growth — Scholarships Available to Help You Get There
The GoWest Foundation is committed to ensuring that every credit union professional has access to the education, connections, and inspiration MAXX provides — regardless of budget.
GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Jeff Adams, Horizon Credit Union President & CEO
After 42 years with Horizon Credit Union, Jeff Adams remains energized by the work ahead and hopes credit unions continue gaining relevance and impact in their communities.
OneAZ Shines a Light on Financial Inequality Through Documentary Film
OneAZ Credit Union is expanding its commitment to financial access and economic opportunity in a powerful new way — through storytelling.
Your Invitation to Connect: Credit Union Community Events in June Across the Region
Credit Union Communities continue to bring the spirit of collaboration to life through events across the GoWest region that connect, […]