Leadership
Ent Credit Union Announces Amy Nigrelli as New Chief Marketing Officer and Chris Chippindale’s Promotion to Chief Experience Officer
Ent Credit Union announced on Sept. 9 the appointment of Amy Nigrelli as its new Chief Marketing Officer and Chris Chippindale as Chief Experience Officer.
Numerica Hires James Numata as SVP of Risk
Wash.-based Numerica Credit Union has announced the hiring of James Numata as its new Senior Vice President of Risk. He will oversee Numerica’s compliance, fraud, and risk management departments.
Numerica Hires Clif Jenkins as VP of Digital Experience Support
Clif Jenkins has been hired as Vice President of Digital Experience Support at Wash.-based Numerica Credit Union. Clif will lead Numerica’s digital workforce management, communication, and quality monitoring teams.
Canvas Credit Union CFO and Interim CEO Colleen Knoll Named Outstanding Woman in Business
Canvas Credit Union’s CFO and Interim CEO Colleen Knoll was named a 2024 Outstanding Woman in Business by the Denver Business Journal.
Dive Deep in the Desert at the 2025 CEO Co-Lab
GoWest’s CEO Co-Lab has quickly become a “can’t miss” event among the region’s most forward-thinking and innovative CEOs. GoWest’s inaugural CEO-exclusive gathering in 2024 featured industry leaders, deep-dive collaboration roundtables, and plenty of networking – and the 2025 event promises to be even better!
Express Credit Union Announces New CEO, Helen Gibson
Express Credit Union announced the selection of Helen Gibson, as the credit union’s next CEO. Gibson will succeed Paul Baudin, who will be retiring in the coming months.
Celebrating Chris Loseth’s 35-Year Tenure as P1FCU’s President and CEO
Lewiston, Idaho-based P1FCU is honored to celebrate Chris Loseth’s 35th anniversary as President and CEO. Since joining P1FCU on July 31, 1989, Loseth has been a driving force behind the credit union’s growth, community engagement, and member-focused initiatives.
Credit Union West’s SVP & Chief Operating Officer Ning Duong Awarded 2024 Most Influential Women in Arizona
Ning Duong, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Arizona-based Credit Union West, has been selected as one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2024.
Origence Announces New Associate Board Members
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced the appointment of three new associate Board of Directors […]
Meet the Newest Graduates of Western CUNA Management School
On July 25, the newest graduates of the Western CUNA Management School (WCMS) were honored at the 62nd graduation ceremony held in Bridges Hall of Music at Pomona College in Claremont, Calif. The “Phi” class of 2024 had 108 graduates, including 45 from the GoWest region.
Credit Union West Announces New Vice President of People
Arizona-based Credit Union West has announced the appointment of Susan Sirois as the new Vice President of People. With a wealth of experience in human resources and a strong commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, Sirois is poised to play a pivotal role in driving the company’s people-centric initiatives forward.
First Tech Federal Credit Union Appoints Evelyn Prime-MacAdam to SVP, Digital Products
First Tech Federal Credit Union announced on July 9 the appointment of Evelyn Prime-MacAdam to the SVP of Digital Products, where she will drive digital innovation to deliver an exceptional member experience.
OCCU Adds Associate Board Members & Board Director
OCCU, which serves members in Oregon and Washington, has appointed two associate members to its board of directors, Jefferson Curl and Dena Putnam-Gilchrist, and elected Justin Freeman as a new director.
Jim Morrell Appointed to World Council of Credit Unions Board of Directors
President and CEO Jim Morrell of Washington-based Peninsula Credit Union has been appointed to the Word Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) board of directors. WOCCU is a global trade association and development agency for non-profit financial institutions.
Columbia Credit Union Hires Heather Friend as Chief Operating Officer
Columbia Credit Union, which serves members in Washington and Oregon, has hired Heather Friend as Chief Operating Officer. In this role she will oversee the efficiency of day-to-day operations as well as develop and implement strategies to ensure the success of the credit union’s branches, contact center, support services, and facilities.
On Tap Credit Union Announces Retirement of Esteemed Vice President
On Tap Credit Union announced in June the retirement of Laurie Jensen, its esteemed VP of Member Experience and Retail Delivery, who is retiring after four years at On Tap Credit Union and nearly 40 years of dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to the credit union industry.
First Tech Federal Credit Union Names Kalyan Rajamani as Chief Technology Officer
First Tech Federal Credit Union announced in June the appointment of Kalyan Rajamani to Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Rajamani will utilize his background in building high-performing teams while designing and delivering innovative, relevant and secure technology solutions that enrich the lives of the credit union’s members.
Tucson Federal Credit Union Announces CFO and VP of Culture and Development Promotions
Tucson Federal Credit Union (TFCU) announced in June the promotion of Chris Fonseca to Chief Financial Officer and John Moyer to Vice President of Culture and Development.
Fibre Federal Promotes Buller and Sullivan to Executive Vice Presidents
Fibre Federal Credit Union, based in Longview, Wash., announced on May 29 the promotion of executives Shelly Buller and Ryan Sullivan to Executive Vice Presidents.
Don’t Miss Executives@Skamania August 6-8 in the Beautiful Columbia River Gorge
GoWest’s Executives@Skamania is less than two months away, and there is still time to register for this premier retreat that brings together CEOs and their executive teams to engage in powerful conversations on what it takes to succeed in today’s world.
OCCU Adds New Vice President of Retail Operations
Oregon-based OCCU is excited to announce that Cheleana Stafflund has been promoted to Vice President of Retail Operations.