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.

CUDE June 2025 Graduates

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.

Jim Morrell President CEO Peninsula CU

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.

Derek Iranon Numerica

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

SELCO Jessica Redman

SELCO Community Credit Union VP Jessica Redman Named Finalist for Eugene Chamber’s Women Business Leader Award

Jessica Redman, Vice President and Cash Management Officer for SELCO Community Credit Union’s Commercial & Business Banking division, was named one of five finalists for the Eugene Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Women Business Leader Award

Amy Schmidt Vantage West

Vantage West Welcomes Aimee Schmidt at as VP, HR and Organizational Development

Vantage West Credit Union shared the appointment of Aimee Schmidt as the credit union’s new VP, HR and Organizational Development.

Stephen Poole First Tech

First Tech Federal Credit Union Appoints Stephen Poole to SVP of Addison Avenue

First Tech Federal Credit Union announced the appointment of Stephen Poole to SVP of Addison Avenue Investment Services.

Lindsey Myhre STCU

Lindsey Myhre Named New President and CEO of STCU

Lindsey Myhre, who started her STCU career in 2000, has been named President and CEO of the 300,000-member credit union, the STCU Board of Directors announced last week.

Tammy Teitscheid Elevations CU

Elevations Credit Union Appoints New Chief Experience Officer and SVP of People

Elevations Credit Union announced Tammy Teitscheid has been appointed to Chief Experience Officer and Kathleen Hoxworth has been promoted to Senior Vice President, People.

Unitus Community Credit Union Promotes Four to Vice President Roles

Four experienced leaders are taking on new roles as Vice President at Unitus Community Credit Union, reflecting the organization’s focus on expanding access, deepening community connections, and delivering an exceptional member experience.

Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Key Leadership Promotions

Unitus Community Credit Union announced the promotion of three accomplished leaders to Senior Vice President roles, reinforcing its commitment to internal talent development and visionary leadership.

OnPoint Rector Cantrell

OnPoint Community Credit Union Appoints New Chief Risk Officer and Financial Wellness Manager

OnPoint Community Credit Union has filled two key roles within the credit union: Chief Risk Officer and Financial Wellness Manager.

GWLN Southern AZ Sister Society event June 2025

GWLN Southern Arizona Sister Society Event Champions Personal Growth and Local Youth Engagement

The GWLN Southern Arizona Sister Society gathered for an inspiring and energizing luncheon centered on building healthy habits — personally, professionally, and within the community.

Gesa Credit Union

Gesa Credit Union Expands Mortgage Team with Three New Sales Managers in Tri-Cities, Spokane, and Boise

Gesa Credit Union announced the hiring of three new Mortgage Market Sales Managers to support growth and expand home loan services in key markets in Washington and Idaho

Chad Graves Ent

Ent CEO Chad Graves Named One of Colorado’s Most Influential Leaders by Denver Business Journal

Chad Graves, President and CEO of Ent Credit Union, has been named to the Denver Business Journal’s Power Book class of 2025

Secure Your Spot for Executives@Vail — New Executive Messaging Training Announced!

Designed exclusively for credit union C-suite executives, board members, and senior leadership teams, this high-impact retreat blends strategy, insight, and inspiration against the stunning backdrop of Vail, Colo.

Donny Macneish SELCO

SELCO Community Credit Union Welcomes Donny Macneish as Personal Lines Specialist in Insurance Division

SELCO Community Credit Union recently hired Donny Macneish as a Personal Lines Specialist for SELCO Insurance Services.

John Faries Credit Union West

Credit Union West Selects John Faries as New VP of Finance

Credit Union West has chosen John Faries to serve as its new Vice President of Finance.

Debbie Wege Herb Wegner Award

From BECU to Ironworkers USA Credit Union, 2025 Honorees Set the Standard — 2026 Wegner Award Nominations Now Open

Nominations for the 2026 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards are open through June 30.

Vantage West Leaders

Vantage West Bolsters Leadership Team with New Appointments

Vantage West Credit Union recently expanded its executive leadership team through the promotion of two long-standing, high-performing team members.

Columbia CU Board of Directors

Columbia Credit Union Welcomes New Board Directors Billy Henry and Sean Gregory

Columbia Credit Union welcomed two new members to its board of directors in community leaders Billy Henry and Sean Gregory — both prominent figures in the area’s nonprofit and business sectors.