Skamania Lodge

Don’t Hesitate! Register for Executives@Skamania Today

Join credit union executives from across the region at GoWest’s Executives@Skamania for two days of learning, networking, and fun!

Rob Hoyle Vantage West

Vantage West Credit Union’s Rob Hoyle Wins 2024 Arizona CIO of the Year ORBIE® Award

Rob Hoyle, CIO for Arizona-based Vantage West Credit Union, was named the recipient of the 2024 Arizona CIO of the Year ORBIE® award in the corporate category on May 3.

Tracie Wilcox Darius Wise Tital 100 2024

Two Colorado CU Leaders Named to Titan 100

Two Colorado credit union CEOs have been named in the 2024 Titan 100. On Tap Credit Union’s Tracie Wilcox and Red Rocks Credit Union’s Darius Wise were selected based on their exceptional leadership, vision, and passion in the credit union industry.

YP Young Professional Programs

Get Ready for GoWest’s Upcoming YP Events

If you’re a young professional looking to enhance your skills and gain more insight into the credit union industry, now is the time to explore GoWest’s upcoming YP opportunities – YP Summit and MAXX’s YP Leads.

Lisa Day OneAZ CU

OneAZ Credit Union’s Lisa Day Retires After 47 Years in the CU Movement

Lisa Day, a leader at Phoenix-based OneAZ Credit Union, retires May 3 after serving the credit union industry since 1977. What started as a career at just 17 years old turned into her life’s passion and led Lisa to positions in a multitude of credit unions, councils, and associations throughout the years.

Kim Withers, Wyoming Financial Services Leader, Receives National Honor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katy Wagnon, SVP, Marketing & Communications 509.499.3929 [email protected]   Kim Withers, Wyoming Financial Services Leader, Receives […]

GoWest Announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors

Canvas Credit Union’s Todd Marksberry takes the reins as Chairman.

Rising Leaders: Tray Garrett Shares His Story

Standing out among rising leaders, Garrett shares his journey into leadership and the skills learned through Leadership Institute.

Minnequa Works Credit Union Announces Nathan Cape as Next President and CEO

Cape most recently served as president of operations for Minnequa Works, supporting the strategic development of the credit union while ensuring overall financial stability, regulatory adherence, and membership growth.

Vantage West Promotes Keysha Webb to SVP Strategy and Market Development

Previously, Webb was a financial auditor for a publicly traded healthcare company and a local CPA firm specializing in governmental and nonprofits.

InRoads Announces New Director of Commercial Services

Longtime lending professional Juan Mendoza has been promoted to the position.

President, CEO of Spokane Media Federal Credit Union Retires

Debie Keesee spent 45 years in the financial services industry.

Want a Better Member Experience? Ask your Team for Their I.D.E.As.

Karin Hurt and David Dye help human-centered leaders find clarity in uncertainty, drive innovation, and achieve breakthrough results in the Executive Ready Program. Sign up today!

GoWest Board of Directors Election

There are two seats up for election this year. The incumbents include Ray Lancaster, President and CEO, Pyramid Federal Credit Union and Stephanie Teubner, President and CEO, Blue Federal Credit Union.

Q&A With GoWest Leadership Institute Scholarship Winner – Taylor Castle

Congratulations to Taylor Castle from Clean Energy Credit Union for winning the Leadership Institute Scholarship Contest – earning Free Registration Tuition ($3,600 Value)

Congratulations to the three Credit Union House Hall of Leaders Inductees 

They are among 23 individuals nationwide who were honored by Credit Union House LLC for their significant contributions to the credit union movement.

Announcing Board of Directors Election Cycle

The inaugural GoWest Board’s new election timeline for the 2023-2024 cycle includes modernizing the Board roster size down to 12 seats by Sept. 2023. 

Announcing 2023 GoWest’s Committees and Advisory Groups

More than 370 credit union leaders from the GoWest region are volunteering their time, sharing their expertise, and collaborating with their peers to advance the work of credit unions.

Looking to Grow the Leadership Potential in Your Credit Union? Read On.

The 2023 GoWest Leadership Institute is taking applications through Jan. 27 and will develop the next generation of credit union leaders.

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How Two Credit Union Professionals Advanced Their Career with C-Suite Skills

The first two graduates of the Executive Ready program speak to the transformative impact this program had on their career trajectory.

Numerica CU

Q&A with Carla Cicero: One of the Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions

Carla Cicero, President and CEO at Numerica Credit Union, shares insights in the “strategic reboot” and advancement of women in credit unions.