Leadership

Vantage West Credit Union Welcomes David Denos as VP, Commercial Sales
Vantage West Credit Union recently announced the appointment of David Denos as VP, Commercial Sales Manager.

Mountains. Momentum. Meaningful Connection: Join us at Executives@Vail
This Aug. 5–7, credit union leaders from across the nation will gather in Vail, Colo., for Executives@Vail — a high-impact retreat where strategy meets inspiration.

STCU Promotes Four New VP-Directors
Spokane-based STCU announced that four employees have been promoted to VP-Director positions, continuing the credit union’s legacy of developing leaders from within.

Brian Lee Steps into CEO Role at Arizona Central Credit Union
Arizona Central Credit Union recently welcomed Brian Lee as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing the retiring Greg Harden.

Landings Credit Union Appoints Cecilia Ashe as Interim CEO Appointment
Landings Credit Union announced Cecilia Ashe has been appointed to Interim CEO.

Ent Credit Union promotes Leanne Duran to Chief Risk Officer
Colo.-based Ent Credit Union announced on April 3 the promotion of Leanne Duran to Chief Risk Officer

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.