Blaine Wren Gesa

Gesa Credit Union Promotes Blaine Wren to VP of Finance and Accounting

Gesa Credit Union, which serves members in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, announced the promotion of Blaine Wren to Vice President of Finance and Accounting.

LCCU Pays Down Student Lunch Balances, Easing Burden for Local Families

Lewis Clark Credit Union (LCCU) is stepping up to help families across the region by paying off or significantly reducing outstanding student lunch balances in local school districts.

Gesa CU Affinity Cards

Gesa Credit Union Expands Affinity Debit Card Program: Every Card Now Supports Local Organizations

All Gesa debit cards now support local causes and organizations, allowing every member to make a meaningful impact with their everyday purchases.

FAFSA STCU

STCU Kicks Off 2025 with 50 FAFSA Events to Support Students and Families

STCU is kicking off the new year with an unprecedented effort to help families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – a critical step for anyone who may decide to obtain specialized career training or attend college at any point after high school.

LCCU

LCCU Pays It Forward With $10,000 Donation

LCCU recently received $10,000 from Velera’s (PSCU’s) Credit Union Give Back Sweepstakes and chose to donate the prize to the Jackson’s Pay It Forward Foundation

Credit Union Chapters Inspire, Empower, and Have Fun in 2024

In 2024, Credit Union Chapters played a pivotal role in fostering collaboration, leadership, and innovation within the six-state GoWest region.

Numerica Childcare Donations

Numerica Credit Union Supports North Idaho Families Amid Pause on State’s Childcare Program

With delayed benefits and legislature’s consideration of reducing eligibility thresholds, Numerica Credit Union is responding with a $15,000 gift to support childcare scholarships.

Advanced Leadership Program 2024 - PNW Cohort

GoWest Congratulations the 2024 Advanced Leadship Program Graduates

GoWest proudly announces the 2024 graduates of the Advanced Leadership Program. This year’s class of 21 credit union professionals graduated with sustainable leadership practices, new thinking, and a clear understanding of their unique development path moving forward, as well as a network of industry peers.  

First Tech and DCU Merger

First Tech Federal Credit Union and Digital Federal Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge

Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) and First Tech Federal Credit Union (First Tech) announced on Sept. 30 their intent to combine through a merger of equals for the benefit of members, employees, and communities.

CDFI Fund

GoWest CDFI Credit Unions Awarded $9.775 Million in U.S. Treasury Financial Assistance Awards

On Sept. 26, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) awarded 357 Community Development […]

Leadership Institute - Arizona Cohort 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Graduates of GoWest’s Leadership Institute

GoWest Credit Union Association is proud to announce the graduates of the 2024 Leadership Institute. The 37 graduates, who represent 27 credit unions from across the GoWest six-state region, have demonstrated their commitment to building the talent pipeline and advancing the priorities of credit unions.

Clarity Finopotamus Award

Clarity Credit Union Wins Finopotamus Tekki Award for Medical Payment Loan Program

Clarity Credit Union won the Tekkie Award from Finopotamus in the category of Revenue Growth. Finopotamus provides “fintech news for […]

Numerica Sam Bishop

Numerica Hires Sam Bishop as Private Banking Relationship Officer

Numerica Credit Union recently announced that Sam Bishop has been hired as a Private Banking Relationship Officer.

Horizon Credit Union Day of Service 2024

Horizon Credit Union Gives 1,400 Hours of Community Service in Just One Afternoon

On Sept. 17, Horizon Credit Union Go-Givers ditched the office to finish the workday volunteering in their local communities during their seventh annual Go.Give.Grow. event.

Numerica Scholarships

Numerica Awards $20,000 in Scholarships Students

In June, $20,000 in scholarships were distributed to 16 students through Numerica Credit Union’s $tarting Off Right Scholarship. The annual scholarship program assists graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education in a trade, vocational, certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree program.

Chris Loseth P1FCU

Celebrating Chris Loseth’s 35-Year Tenure as P1FCU’s President and CEO

Lewiston, Idaho-based P1FCU is honored to celebrate Chris Loseth’s 35th anniversary as President and CEO. Since joining P1FCU on July 31, 1989, Loseth has been a driving force behind the credit union’s growth, community engagement, and member-focused initiatives. 

Western CUNA Mgmt School Grad July 2024

Meet the Newest Graduates of Western CUNA Management School

On July 25, the newest graduates of the Western CUNA Management School (WCMS) were honored at the 62nd graduation ceremony held in Bridges Hall of Music at Pomona College in Claremont, Calif. The “Phi” class of 2024 had 108 graduates, including 45 from the GoWest region.

Evelyn Prime-MacAdam First Tech

First Tech Federal Credit Union Appoints Evelyn Prime-MacAdam to SVP, Digital Products

First Tech Federal Credit Union announced on July 9 the appointment of Evelyn Prime-MacAdam to the SVP of Digital Products, where she will drive digital innovation to deliver an exceptional member experience.

First Tech Promotion

First Tech Federal Credit Union Names Kalyan Rajamani as Chief Technology Officer

First Tech Federal Credit Union announced in June the appointment of Kalyan Rajamani to Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Rajamani will utilize his background in building high-performing teams while designing and delivering innovative, relevant and secure technology solutions that enrich the lives of the credit union’s members.

Numerica Liberty Lake Branch Rendering

Numerica Credit Union Readies a New Branch in Liberty Lake, Wash.

A new, full-service Numerica Credit Union branch is coming to Liberty Lake, Wash., in early fall 2024. This will be Numerica’s first branch in Liberty Lake and 15th branch in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene region.

Gesa Credit Union Executives

Gesa Credit Union Announces Addition of Two New Industry Experts to Executive Leadership Team

Gesa Credit Union recently announced the hiring of two new team members to its Executive Leadership team. Kurt Johnson and Steve Tagnolli bring several decades of experience to their new roles as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Home Loans, respectively.