Board of Directors
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.
GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Jeff Adams, President and CEO of Horizon Credit Union
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.
GoWest Completes 2026 Board Election Cycle
The GoWest Credit Union Association has concluded its 2026 Board election cycle, reaffirming strong and steady leadership for the organization.
What’s Being Asked (and Answered) Across Credit Union Conversations
Available on the GoWest website, Credit Union Conversations are free, members-only online forums designed for credit union professionals
GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Stacie Wyss-Schoenborn, Central Willamette Credit Union President & CEO
Stacie Wyss-Schoenborn’s motivation is grounded in impact: strengthening strategy, ensuring relevance, and helping credit unions continue to lead with both purpose and results.
Last Call for GoWest Award Nominations: Don’t Let Your Story Go Untold
Nominations for the 2026 GoWest Awards close May 22, and this is your final opportunity to recognize the people, programs, and partnerships making a difference across the Credit Union Movement.
Key Responsibilities in Strategic Credit Union CEO Search and Succession
Strategic CEO succession is a critical governance function for credit unions that requires clear delineation of roles and responsibilities between the Board of Directors and the current CEO.
Elevations Credit Union Announces Board Member and Committee Changes from 73rd Annual Membership Meeting
Elevations Credit Union hosted its 73rd annual membership meeting on April 27 at Elevations’ headquarters in Boulder, Colo.
GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Tracie Wilcox, On Tap Credit Union President & CEO
Tracie Wilcox describes herself as a connector — someone who enjoys bringing people together to collaborate and solve challenges.
Make Your Nomination Stand Out: Insider Tips from GoWest Awards Judges
If you missed the webinar, here’s your inside look at what judges are really looking for and how to make your GoWest Awards entry shine.
Inside the VisionBoard Resource Center: Governance Tools That Work
For credit unions across the region, GoWest’s VisionBoard Resource Center is designed to help boards lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
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.
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.
GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Jay Curtis, First Credit Union President & CEO
For Jay Curtis, President and CEO of First Credit Union and GoWest’s Board Chair, the Credit Union Movement is more than a career — it’s a calling rooted in stewardship, service, and a deep respect for the cooperative difference.
Who Will Be Honored in 2026? GoWest Awards Nominations Due May 22
At the 2026 GoWest Awards and Gala, held on Oct. 9 during MAXX 2026 in Denver, we’ll honor nine outstanding winners.
GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Dan Thurman, Frontier Credit Union CEO
What began 24 years ago as a role as a loan officer quickly became a lifelong commitment to a movement Dan Thurman now champions as CEO of Frontier Credit Union.
Connect. Learn. Lead. GoWest’s Signature Events Are Calling
From boardrooms to breakout sessions, GoWest’s signature events bring credit union leaders together to learn, connect, and move the movement forward.
Nominations Now Open: 2026 GoWest Board of Directors
The GoWest Board of Directors is comprised of at-large Directors elected from Regular Member credit unions. Nominations are being accepted now through March 27, 2026
GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Don Clark, Sound Credit Union President & CEO
Don Clark’s leadership journey reflects both deep institutional knowledge and enduring commitment to the credit union mission.
GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Stephanie Propps, Blue Federal Credit Union President & CEO
Over 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.
Credit Union West Welcomes Sonya Watkins to Board of Directors
Credit Union West, which serves nearly 95,000 members in Arizona, has appointed Sonya Watkins, Director of Recruiting Services at Humanidei, to its Board of Directors as an Associate Board Member.