Leadership

Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates Former Board Chair’s Induction to AACUC Hall of Fame
Former Unitus Community Credit Union Board Chair, Barbara J. Leonard, was inducted posthumously into the AACUC Hall of Fame, a distinguished honor that recognizes the contributions to the credit union community.

STCU Expands Executive Leadership Team Amid Growth
Amid continued growth in membership and its footprint, STCU has expanded its senior leadership team, promoting three proven employees and […]

Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Community Heart Award Winners
Unitus Community Credit Union recently announced the winners of its 2025 International Community Heart Award, an annual award that honors individuals and organizations for their extraordinary service and the time and energy they have given to causes in our international credit union community.

GoWest Opens 2025 Election Cycle for Board of Directors
GoWest Credit Union Association has launched the 2025 Election Cycle for its Board of Directors.

Strategic Conversations and Peer Connections Await at Executives@Vail
GoWest’s annual Executives@Vail retreat is back and ready to bring together top-performing credit union leaders for three days of high-level strategy, leadership development, and invaluable peer connections.

MountainCrest Credit Union Announces Retirement of CEO and Promotion of New CEO
Wash.-based MountainCrest Credit Union recently announced the retirement of its President and CEO Susan Webster and the promotion of Lindsey Welch.

Record Numbers, Strong Impact: Credit Union Advocates Shape Policy at State Capitols
With another successful season of Credit Union Day at the Capitol events in the books, GoWest is excited to report that more credit union advocates participated in our six-state region than ever before.

Time to Engage: Council Season Begins March 11
Next week marks the start of the 2025 sessions for GoWest’s Councils, virtual peer groups designed to connect credit union professionals across the region.

Happening at GAC: Dynamic Future of Credit Union House Unveiled
The Credit Union House modernization is a “glow-up that will transform the space into a living, breathing digital impact tool in the heart of Capitol Hill.”

Region’s Leaders Proudly Carry State Flags at National GAC
The state league flag ceremony at the National Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. was held on Monday highlighting the collaborative advocacy efforts of associations, leagues, and credit unions across the country.

Minnequa Works Credit Union CEO Nathan Cape Honored With Gil Sanchez Outstanding Professional of the Year Award
The Pueblo Latino Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Nathan Cape, CEO of Minnequa Works Credit Union, as the recipient of the prestigious Gil Sanchez Outstanding Professional of the Year Award.

Happening at GAC: Thurman and Robinson Inducted into Hall of Leaders
Dan Thurman and Teri Robinson take well-deserved places at the “epicenter of advocacy.”

SELCO Community Credit Union Promotes Tracy Cole to VP, Commercial Portfolio Manager-Operations Team Leader
SELCO Community Credit Union recently promoted Tracy Cole to Vice President, Commercial Portfolio Manager, and Operations Team Leader for its Commercial & Business Banking division.

GoWest YPs Are Ready to Crash the GAC
The 2025 Crash the GAC marks the 16th anniversary of the event and is comprised of 55 talented credit union professionals from across the country – eight from GoWest member credit unions – who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the industry.

Numerica Credit Union Promotes Leo Martinez Jr. to AVP, Retail Experience
Leo Martinez Jr. has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Retail Experience for Central Washington at Numerica Credit Union.

Ent Credit Union Recognizes Top Talent with Key Promotions
Colo.-based Ent Credit Union, Colorado’s recently announced the promotion of three leaders within its Retail Delivery team.

Ready to Lead the Way? GoWest’s Advanced Leadership Program is Your Next Step. Register by March 7
Designed to transform you into a strategic, impactful leader, the Advanced Leadershoip Program will equip you with the tools and resources needed to fast-track your career, increase your influence, and drive your organization’s success.

Finding Your People: A Guiding to Networking
Credit union professionals have a variety of associations and organizations to choose from when they are looking for networking and connection opportunities.

Elevations Credit Union’s Wealth Management Team Receives National Awards for 15th Consecutive Year
The CUSO Financial Services, LP wealth management team at Elevations Credit Union was recently awarded the Gold Pacesetter award, which goes to the top 15 wealth management programs in the nation.

Red Canoe Credit Union Hires Jerrod Keller as New Chief Experience Officer
Red Canoe Credit Union recently announced the selection of Jerrod Keller as its new Chief Experience Officer.

Mid Oregon Credit Union Expands Executive Leadership Team
Mid Oregon Credit Union recently announced several changes in its Executive Leadership Team to support the credit union’s strategic growth and service to its members.