Leadership
GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Dan Thurman, Frontier Credit Union CEO
What began 24 years ago as a role as a loan officer quickly became a lifelong commitment to a movement Dan Thurman now champions as CEO of Frontier Credit Union.
Minnequa Works Credit Union Celebrates Leaders Named to 2026 “40 Under 40 Emerging Leaders” List
Minnequa Works Credit Union’s CFO David Purfield and CEO Nathan Cape have been selected as recipients of the 2026 “40 Under 40 Emerging Leaders Awards” by the Pueblo Latino Chamber of Commerce.
SELCO Community Credit Unions Promotes Mike Donaca and Michael Sauley to Expand Lending Leadership Roles
SELCO Community Credit Union has promoted two longtime leaders to expanded roles overseeing the Ore.-based credit union’s lending and credit divisions.
For Small Credit Unions, GoWest Events Deliver Big Value
GoWest events are designed to deliver practical insights, meaningful connections, and real-world strategies that leaders can bring back to their teams.
Lisa White Introduced as OnPoint Community Credit Union’s New Chief Financial Officer
OnPoint Community Credit Union has welcomed finance executive Lisa White to serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
The Future of the Movement Starts Here: YP Summit and YP Webinar
YPs will take part in leadership skill-building, personal branding sessions, and discussions focused on advocacy and the evolving role of credit unions.
Connect. Learn. Lead. GoWest’s Signature Events Are Calling
From boardrooms to breakout sessions, GoWest’s signature events bring credit union leaders together to learn, connect, and move the movement forward.
Nominations Now Open: 2026 GoWest Board of Directors
The GoWest Board of Directors is comprised of at-large Directors elected from Regular Member credit unions. Nominations are being accepted now through March 27, 2026
Elevations Credit Union Welcomes Michael Calcote as New President & CEO
Elevations Credit Union has appointed Michael Calcote as the credit union’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, marking a strong and seamless next chapter for the Colorado-based, member-owned financial cooperative.
SELCO Community Credit Union Announces Retirement of SVP Craig Carpenter After Four Decades in Financial Services
Following a career spanning more than 20 years with SELCO Community Credit Union and four decades in the financial services industry, Craig Carpenter, Senior Vice President of Lending & Business Banking will be retiring from SELCO.
GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Don Clark, Sound Credit Union President & CEO
Don Clark’s leadership journey reflects both deep institutional knowledge and enduring commitment to the credit union mission.
Credit Union West Welcomes Jeff Lee as Chief Lending Officer
Jeff Lee will oversee mortgage and consumer lending operations while guiding crucial strategy, ensuring the credit union and its members continue to thrive.
Kyle Burke Joins TAPCO Credit Union as Director of Remote Service Delivery
TAPCO Credit Union welcomed Kyle Burke as Director of Remote Service Delivery, a newly created leadership role designed to strengthen and elevate the credit union’s remote service channels, including the Contact Center and Digital Experience Team.
Where Strategy Meets Leadership: Executives@Coeur d’Alene 2026
Designed for CEOs and senior executive teams, the annual event offers a dedicated space for strategic dialogue, forward-looking insight, and meaningful peer connection.
GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Stephanie Propps, Blue Federal Credit Union President & CEO
Over her 26-year career at Blue Federal Credit Union, including 21 years as President and CEO, Stephanie Propps has helped shape not only her own organization, but the broader credit union movement.
Connect, Collaborate, Lead at April’s Small Credit Union Summit in Seattle
The free Small Credit Union Summit will bring together leaders from small GoWest-member credit unions for a day focused on connection, collaboration, and candid conversation.
Where Credit Union Professionals Connect: 2026 Councils Begin Soon!
GoWest’s Councils kick off their 2026 sessions next week, creating space for credit union professionals across the region to connect through virtual peer groups.
Credit Union West Welcomes Sonya Watkins to Board of Directors
Credit Union West, which serves nearly 95,000 members in Arizona, has appointed Sonya Watkins, Director of Recruiting Services at Humanidei, to its Board of Directors as an Associate Board Member.
Your Future Starts Here — Be a Part of GoWest’s YP Summit in Spokane
YP Summit is THE gathering where young professionals come together to grow, connect, and take their careers to the next level.
From Board Resilience to Regulatory Readiness: VisionBoard’s Spring Lineup
This spring, VisionBoard is delivering that value in two key ways: an upcoming free, virtual governance-focused webinar on Feb. 25 and the must-attend VisionBoard conference, April 9-11.
Personify Leadership Training: Eight Core Competencies. Two Days. Real Results.
GoWest is excited to offer Personify Leadership Training, an immersive leadership development experience designed to help credit union professionals at every level step fully into their leadership potential.