Melissa Lovejoy
Melissa Lovejoy is the Vice President of Enterprise Engagement Resources at the GoWest Credit Union Association. In this role, she works with all Association departments. Lovejoy implements project management tools and methodology, assisting staff in meeting their goals. She’s always working to increase staff efficiency by providing these tools and improving workflows.
Lovejoy, who has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology, has honed her project management skills over time. She excels at bringing people together to successfully complete projects and put on well-organized events. Her first key project management position was at The Bead Factory in Tacoma, Washington, where she managed national and regional conventions. She later moved on to Tacoma City Ballet, where she oversaw rehearsals and aided in both preparing and managing productions.
Credit unions’ focus on their members is what Lovejoy enjoys most about working in the industry. The way credit unions look out for members is something she truly appreciates.
ADDITIONAL MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS TEAM MEMBERS

Lynn Heider
VP, Communications & Public Affairs
Phone: 503.350.2225
Toll-free: 800.995.9064 x225
Lynn Heider, GoWest Credit Union Association’s Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs, leads the Association’s internal and external public […]

Andrew Kobialka
Manager, Communications
NWCUA
Phone: 206.651.1828
Toll-free: 800.995.9064
Andrew Kobialka is the Communications Manager for the Northwest Credit Union Association. In this role, he is responsible for being […]

Christine Ruzzi
AVP, Enterprise Engagement Resources
Phone: 503.350.2206
Toll-free: 800.995.9064 x206
Christine Ruzzi is the AVP, Enterprise Engagement for the GoWest Credit Union Association. She ensures that member credit unions take […]

Ben Shuey
Digital Marketing & Analytics Specialist
Phone: 208.297.5421
Toll-free: 800.995.9064 x307
Ben Shuey is the GoWest Credit Union Association’s Digital Marketing and Analytics Specialist. In this role, he is in charge […]