Leadership
It Is “Credit Union Forward” at the 2025 Small Credit Union Conference
More than 100 leaders from 60 credit unions from across the country came together in Spokane, Wash., this week for the 2025 Small Credit Union Conference, co-hosted by GoWest Credit Union Association and America’s Credit Unions.
Honoring the Heart of Credit Unions: GoWest Award Nominations Are Open Now!
Nominations for GoWest’s annual awards, celebrating credit union excellence across the region, are being accepted through May 30.
GoWest Solutions Announces the Advanced Leadership Program Scholarship Winner Katie Beaver
GoWest Solutions is proud to announce that Katie Beaver, Director of Marketing at MountainCrest Credit Union, has been awarded the scholarship for the 2025 Advanced Leadership Program.
Numerica Credit Union Announces the Promotion of New Chief People Officer and Chief Technology Officer
Numerica Credit Union, headquartered in Washington’s Spokane Valley, recently announced the promotion of Lindsey Skinfill to Chief People Officer and KayCee Murray to Chief Technology Officer.
WyHy Welcomes Two New Key Leadership Team Members
WyHy Federal Credit Union recently announced the addition of two experienced leaders to its team: Jodi Smith as the Director of Human Resources and Branda Gilmore as the Chief Financial Officer.
TwinStar Credit Union Names David Tuyo as New CEO
Olympia, Wash.-based TwinStar Credit Union announced the hiring of David Tuyo as its next CEO.
SELCO Community Credit Union’s Investment & Retirement Services Promotes Josh Lusby and Caleb Pickering
Ore.-based SELCO Community Credit Union has promoted Josh Lusby and Caleb Pickering to new roles within SELCO Investment & Retirement Services.
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates Former Board Chair’s Induction to AACUC Hall of Fame
Former Unitus Community Credit Union Board Chair, Barbara J. Leonard, was inducted posthumously into the AACUC Hall of Fame, a distinguished honor that recognizes the contributions to the credit union community.
STCU Expands Executive Leadership Team Amid Growth
Amid continued growth in membership and its footprint, STCU has expanded its senior leadership team, promoting three proven employees and […]
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Community Heart Award Winners
Unitus Community Credit Union recently announced the winners of its 2025 International Community Heart Award, an annual award that honors individuals and organizations for their extraordinary service and the time and energy they have given to causes in our international credit union community.
GoWest Opens 2025 Election Cycle for Board of Directors
GoWest Credit Union Association has launched the 2025 Election Cycle for its Board of Directors.
Strategic Conversations and Peer Connections Await at Executives@Vail
GoWest’s annual Executives@Vail retreat is back and ready to bring together top-performing credit union leaders for three days of high-level strategy, leadership development, and invaluable peer connections.
MountainCrest Credit Union Announces Retirement of CEO and Promotion of New CEO
Wash.-based MountainCrest Credit Union recently announced the retirement of its President and CEO Susan Webster and the promotion of Lindsey Welch.
Record Numbers, Strong Impact: Credit Union Advocates Shape Policy at State Capitols
With another successful season of Credit Union Day at the Capitol events in the books, GoWest is excited to report that more credit union advocates participated in our six-state region than ever before.
Time to Engage: Council Season Begins March 11
Next week marks the start of the 2025 sessions for GoWest’s Councils, virtual peer groups designed to connect credit union professionals across the region.
Happening at GAC: Dynamic Future of Credit Union House Unveiled
The Credit Union House modernization is a “glow-up that will transform the space into a living, breathing digital impact tool in the heart of Capitol Hill.”
Region’s Leaders Proudly Carry State Flags at National GAC
The state league flag ceremony at the National Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. was held on Monday highlighting the collaborative advocacy efforts of associations, leagues, and credit unions across the country.
Minnequa Works Credit Union CEO Nathan Cape Honored With Gil Sanchez Outstanding Professional of the Year Award
The Pueblo Latino Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Nathan Cape, CEO of Minnequa Works Credit Union, as the recipient of the prestigious Gil Sanchez Outstanding Professional of the Year Award.
Happening at GAC: Thurman and Robinson Inducted into Hall of Leaders
Dan Thurman and Teri Robinson take well-deserved places at the “epicenter of advocacy.”
SELCO Community Credit Union Promotes Tracy Cole to VP, Commercial Portfolio Manager-Operations Team Leader
SELCO Community Credit Union recently promoted Tracy Cole to Vice President, Commercial Portfolio Manager, and Operations Team Leader for its Commercial & Business Banking division.
GoWest YPs Are Ready to Crash the GAC
The 2025 Crash the GAC marks the 16th anniversary of the event and is comprised of 55 talented credit union professionals from across the country – eight from GoWest member credit unions – who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the industry.