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CU4Kids Appoints Rivermark Community Credit Union’s CIO Seth Schaefer to National Credit Union Advisory Board

Credit Unions for Kids recently announced the appointment of Seth Schaefer, EVP and Chief Impact Officer at Rivermark Community Credit Union, to its national Advisory Board.

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Elevations Credit Union Appoints Jon Goodman to Board of Directors

Elevations Credit Union announced on Dec. 5 the appointment of Jon Goodman to the Elevations Credit Union Board of Directors.

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Numerica Credit Union Announces the Promotion of Dmitriy Borisyuk to Business Banking Relationship Officer

Numerica Credit Union, headquartered in Spokane Valley, recently announced the promotion of Dmitriy Borisyuk to Business Banking Relationship Officer.

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TAPCO Credit Union Announces New Director of Marketing and Director of Consumer Lending

TAPCO Credit Union, which serves members in Washington State, announced on Dec. 4 the promotion of Jacob Rose to Director of Marketing and Mike LaDoe to Director of Consumer Lending.

Leadership Institute 2024 PNW Cohort

2025 Leadership Institute and Advanced Leadership Programs Unlock Your Potential: Early Pricing Through Dec. 16.

Registration for GoWest leadership programs’ 2025 cohorts is now open to emerging and seasoned credit union professionals, with early pricing available through Dec. 16.

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Driving Collective Impact: Three Credit Union Leaders Join the GoWest Foundation Board 

The GoWest Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of three new credit union leaders to the Foundation Board.

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OnPoint Community Credit Union Promotes Damian Laviolette to Chief Information Officer

OnPoint Community Credit Union announced the promotion of technology and cybersecurity expert Damian Laviolette to Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer.

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CEO JoAn Sanders Retires from Cheney Federal Credit Union After 34 Years

Cheney Federal Credit Union has announced the retirement of CEO JoAn Sanders after nearly 34 years of service to the credit union and its members.

Pathways to Empowerment: Register for GWLN Sister Societies’ December Virtual Summit

The GoWest Global Women’s Leadership Network Sister Societies invite you to join Pathways to Empowerment, a virtual summit, on Thursday, Dec. 5 featuring interactive breakout sessions led by inspiring female leaders in Data/IT, Fraud, Lending & Collections, HR, and Digital Experience.

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.

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Ent Credit Union Appoints David Sprenger as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Credit Union Advocacy

Ent Credit Union recently announced the appointment of David Sprenger as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Credit Union Advocacy.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Committees

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.

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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.”

Rudy Soto MAXX 2024

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.