Leadership
Unlocking Potential: Register Now for the 2025 Leadership Institute and Advanced Leadership Program
Early Pricing Until Nov. 30! To ensure the next generation of credit union leaders is ready to take on tomorrow’s challenges, GoWest is offering, once again, two signature leadership development programs – Leadership Institute and Advanced Leadership Program.
Elevations Credit Union Appoints Ann Schmiesing to Board of Directors
Elevations Credit Union announces the appointment of Ann Schmiesing, PhD, to the Elevations Credit Union Board of Directors.
TAPCO Credit Union’s Justin Martin Named Best CEO by South Sound Business Magazine
TAPCO Credit Union recently announces that Justin Martin, CEO of TAPCO, has been named “Best CEO” in the annual Best in Business Awards by South Sound Business Magazine.
Meet the 2024 GoWest Award Winners!
After a record-breaking number of nominations and a competitive review, GoWest Credit Union Association proudly announced the winners of the 2024 GoWest Awards on Oct. 16 at the GoWest Awards Dinner & Gala at MAXX 2024.
A Dialogue in the Desert: CEO Co-Lab Offers Collaboration & Partnerships
GoWest’s CEO Co-Lab brings together the region’s most forward-thinking and innovative CEOs for deep-dive collaborative roundtables, networking, and conversations led by top industry thought leaders.
BECU Promotes Bryan MacDonald to Chief Impact Officer to Head Up New Impact Division
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, announced on Oct. 22 that it has promoted Bryan MacDonald to Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer
Last Call! Nominations Extended to Nov. 1 for GoWest Committee & Advisory Groups
GoWest invites you to be a part of its 2025 Committees, Advisory Groups, and Working Groups because your knowledge, passion, and expertise are invaluable to advancing the Credit Union Movement across the region.
Two GoWest Region Credit Union Leaders to Receive National Herb Wegner Memorial Award
Two GoWest region credit union leaders are 2025 recipients of the Herb Wegner Memorial Award, established by the National Credit Union Foundation.
Last Chance for 2025 GoWest Committee & Advisory Group Nominations: Answer the Call to the Shape the Future of the Credit Union Movement
Nominations for the 2025 GoWest Committee and Advisory Groups are open through Friday, Oct. 25. Engagement by credit union leaders is critical to the success of the movement.
MAXX 2024 Mainstage: Together, We Can Summit Life’s Highest Peaks
The theme for MAXX’s day one mainstage was “Together We Can Summit Life’s Highest Peaks.”
MAXX 2024 Mainstage: Rudy Soto Encourages CUs to Partner with USDA to Serve Rural Communities
Rudy Soto remains passionate about meeting the needs of rural communities and says credit unions should leverage the USDA for partnership potential.
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.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Appoints Dayne Sorensen and Michelle Loftsgard as Regional Area Managers
OnPoint Community Credit Union announced on Sept. 25 the expansion of its leadership team with the promotion of two local branch managers to Assistant Vice President/Area Managers of two of Oregon’s fastest-growing regions.
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.
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.
Shape the Future of the Credit Union Movement : It’s Time for 2025 GoWest Committee & Advisory Group Nominations
Nominations are open for 2025 GoWest committee, advisory group, and working group nominations.
Ent Credit Union Announces Amy Nigrelli as New Chief Marketing Officer and Chris Chippindale’s Promotion to Chief Experience Officer
Ent Credit Union announced on Sept. 9 the appointment of Amy Nigrelli as its new Chief Marketing Officer and Chris Chippindale as Chief Experience Officer.
Numerica Hires James Numata as SVP of Risk
Wash.-based Numerica Credit Union has announced the hiring of James Numata as its new Senior Vice President of Risk. He will oversee Numerica’s compliance, fraud, and risk management departments.
Numerica Hires Clif Jenkins as VP of Digital Experience Support
Clif Jenkins has been hired as Vice President of Digital Experience Support at Wash.-based Numerica Credit Union. Clif will lead Numerica’s digital workforce management, communication, and quality monitoring teams.
Canvas Credit Union CFO and Interim CEO Colleen Knoll Named Outstanding Woman in Business
Canvas Credit Union’s CFO and Interim CEO Colleen Knoll was named a 2024 Outstanding Woman in Business by the Denver Business Journal.
Dive Deep in the Desert at the 2025 CEO Co-Lab
GoWest’s CEO Co-Lab has quickly become a “can’t miss” event among the region’s most forward-thinking and innovative CEOs. GoWest’s inaugural CEO-exclusive gathering in 2024 featured industry leaders, deep-dive collaboration roundtables, and plenty of networking – and the 2025 event promises to be even better!