Leadership
Hughes Federal Credit Union Honored with Two Awards at Greater Vail Chamber’s Golden Spike Celebration
Hughes Federal Credit Union was recognized with two prestigious honors at the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Golden Spike Celebration on Sept. 18.
Finish Strong: Final GoWest Councils of 2025 Kick Off in October
The final round of GoWest Councils for 2025 kicks off in late October—and there’s still time to jump in!
GoWest’s Lynn Heider Recognized in National Nonprofit Communications Awards
Longtime Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs, Lynn Heider, has been recognized with an Honorable Mention in PR Daily’s 2025 Nonprofit Communications Awards.
Westerra Credit Union Names Sarah Llewellyn VP of Consumer Lending and Contact Center Sales
Westerra Credit Union welcomed Sarah Llewellyn as the new Vice President of Consumer Lending and Contact Center Sales.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Welcomes Jason Buchanan as Its New Chief Credit Officer
OnPoint Community Credit Union has appointed credit and operations expert Jason Buchanan as its new Chief Credit Officer.
GoWest’s Board of Directors for 2025-26 Announced
The GoWest Credit Union Association Board of Directors met for its annual reorganization meeting. During the meeting, the Board held elections and appointed new leadership for the 2025-2026 term
Janet Powell Honored With NASCUS’ Pierre Jay Award
National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors announced Janet Powell, Chief of Regulation and Supervision – Credit Unions at the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, as the recipient of the 2025 Pierre Jay Award.
Help Drive Advocacy, Innovation, and Growth in 2026: Join a GoWest Committee
Interested in serving or know someone on your team who would make an excellent candidate? Nominations for 2026 Committees are open now through Oct. 24.
Solarity Credit Union Employees Appointed to Leadership Roles with Northwest Fraud Investigators Association
Two team members from Solarity Credit Union have been appointed to leadership positions with the Northwest Fraud Investigators Association.
TAPCO Credit Union Welcomes Jessica Rein as Vice President of Member Experience
TAPCO Credit Union has named Jessica Rein as Vice President of Member Experience.
Unitus Community Credit Union President and CEO Steven Stapp Named a Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner
The National Credit Union Foundation has announced that Steven Stapp, President and CEO of Unitus Community Credit Union, will be honored with the Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement at the Foundation’s 2026 Awards Dinner.
Local Media Turns to Credit Unions to Help Communities Navigate Money Matters
Credit unions across the GoWest region are increasingly recognized as trusted media voices, providing timely financial insights when communities need them most.
Tucson Federal Credit Union Named Two-Time Finalist in 2025 Luminaries Awards
Tucson Federal Credit Union has been named a finalist in two categories of the Credit Union Times’ 2025 Luminaries Awards, which celebrate credit unions and their leaders who drive meaningful impact in their communities and across the industry.
Chad Burchard Joins Numerica Credit Union as Chief Lending Officer
Numerica Credit Union welcomed Chad Burchard as its new Chief Lending Officer, bringing more than 30 years of financial industry experience to the organization.
Landings Credit Union Announces Cecilia Ashe as New President & CEO
The Landings Credit Union Board of Directors has named Cecilia Ashe as Chief Executive Officer, following the completion of a comprehensive search process.
CEO Co-Lab 2026: Your Peer-Powered Strategy Summit
The momentum continues as GoWest’s CEO Co-Lab returns Jan. 7–9, 2026, in Phoenix with new topics driven by the priorities that matter most to credit union leaders today.
Unitus Community Credit Union President and CEO Steven Stapp Honored with 2025 Renée Sattiewhite Neoteric Changemaker Award
Unitus Community Credit Union’s President and CEO, Steven Stapp, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Renée Sattiewhite Neoteric Changemaker Award.
Credit Unions Continue to Step into the Media Spotlight Across the GoWest Region
Credit unions in the GoWest region are becoming go-to voices in the media for timely financial insight.
New CUDEs Find Pride and Purpose in Their Credit Union Journey
In June, 54 credit union leaders from across the U.S., including five from the GoWest region, were designated as Credit Union Development Educators after completing the National Credit Union Foundation’s signature Development Education program.
Peninsula Credit Union President & CEO Jim Morrell Honored with National DEI Leadership Award
Peninsula Credit Union recently shared that CEO Jim Morrell was honored as one of the recipients of the 2025 Maurice R. Smith DEI Leadership Award by the African American Credit Union Coalition.
Numerica Credit Union Hires Derek Iranon as VP of Digital Lending and Acquisition
Numerica Credit Union, headquartered in Washington’s Spokane Valley, has hired Derek Iranon as Vice President of Digital Lending and Acquisition