Leadership
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.
GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Matt Stephenson, Rogue Credit Union President & CEO
For more than two decades, Matt Stephenson has been a steady and influential voice in the Credit Union Movement — one grounded in service, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to advocacy.
Fresh Voices, Big Impact: Young Professionals Crash the GAC 2026
This year’s Crash the GAC cohort includes 61 outstanding credit union professionals from across the country, including nine from GoWest member credit unions.
Real Answers, Real Connections: Tap the Power of Peer Insight with Credit Union Conversations
Credit unions thrive when they learn from one another, and Credit Union Conversations makes that collaboration easier than ever. Available […]
GoWest Launches Small Credit Union Accelerator With Big Investment
The Small Credit Union Accelerator Program is designed for credit unions with assets of up to $250 million, to equip them with the resources, collaboration, and advocacy support needed to thrive in today’s operating environment.
OCCU President & CEO Ron Neumann Announces Retirement; Gregory Schumacher Named Successor
OCCU President and CEO Ron Neumann has announced his retirement and the OCCU Board of Directors has unanimously selected current OCCU Executive Vice President Gregory Schumacher as his successor.
Columbia Credit Union Welcomes Ash Rawal as Chief Information Officer
Ash Rawal brings more than two decades of financial services and technology leadership experience and will guide the credit union’s information technology strategy, operational resilience, and innovation roadmap.
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford to their Business Lending Team
Ian Crawford will focus on supporting businesses throughout the broader northern Puget Sound region.
The Future of Credit Union Board Governance: A Conversation with Mike Williams
In a recent conversation with Mike Williams, President and CEO of Colorado Credit Union, we explored how he has built engaged, forward-thinking boards and why strong governance remains a top priority for today’s credit union leaders.
Jen Schulz joins Numerica Credit Union as Vice President of Business Solutions and Execution
Bringing more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Jen Schulz will lead efforts that strengthen the connection between people, processes, and technology.
United in Purpose: Introducing GoWest’s 2026 Committees and Advisory Groups
Each new member will help drive the strategic priorities of the Credit Union Movement forward and plays a vital role in ensuring our efforts are aligned, collaborative, and impactful.
VisionBoard 2026: Where Board Leadership Meets Strategic Impact
VisionBoard Powered by GoWest is the new, premier national event designed specifically for forward-thinking credit union boards and their executive partners.
First Credit Union Rep Elected to Board of FHLBank of Topeka: Elevations Credit Union’s CFO Michael Calcote
Calcote will become the first credit union representative to serve on the board, underscoring Elevations’ commitment to supporting the housing market.
A Legacy of Advocacy: TruWest Credit Union Board Marks 32 Years of 100% PAC Participation
Thirty-two consecutive years of 100% Board participation is not accidental — it is the result of intentional leadership, shared values, and a deep understanding that advocacy is not optional, but essential to protecting the credit union mission.