GoWest Foundation

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.

OnPoint Damian Laviolette

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.

Cheney FCU JoAn Sanders

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.

Ent CU David Sprenger

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.

Ann Schmiesing Elevations Credit Union

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.

2024 GoWest Awards Audience

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.

Bryan MacDonald BECU

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.

Troy Stang MAXX 2024

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. 

Advanced Leadership Program 2024 - PNW Cohort

GoWest Congratulations the 2024 Advanced Leadship Program Graduates

GoWest proudly announces the 2024 graduates of the Advanced Leadership Program. This year’s class of 21 credit union professionals graduated with sustainable leadership practices, new thinking, and a clear understanding of their unique development path moving forward, as well as a network of industry peers.  

OnPoint Leadership

OnPoint Community Credit Union Appoints Dayne Sorensen and Michelle Loftsgard as Regional Area Managers

OnPoint Community Credit Union announced on Sept. 25 the expansion of its leadership team with the promotion of two local branch managers to Assistant Vice President/Area Managers of two of Oregon’s fastest-growing regions.

Leadership Institute - Arizona Cohort 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Graduates of GoWest’s Leadership Institute

GoWest Credit Union Association is proud to announce the graduates of the 2024 Leadership Institute. The 37 graduates, who represent 27 credit unions from across the GoWest six-state region, have demonstrated their commitment to building the talent pipeline and advancing the priorities of credit unions.

Numerica Sam Bishop

Numerica Hires Sam Bishop as Private Banking Relationship Officer

Numerica Credit Union recently announced that Sam Bishop has been hired as a Private Banking Relationship Officer.

Shape the Future of the Credit Union Movement : It’s Time for 2025 GoWest Committee & Advisory Group Nominations

Nominations are open for 2025 GoWest committee, advisory group, and working group nominations.