Regional Member News
Credit Unions Continue to Step into the Media Spotlight Across the GoWest Region
Credit unions in the GoWest region are becoming go-to voices in the media for timely financial insight.
New CUDEs Find Pride and Purpose in Their Credit Union Journey
In June, 54 credit union leaders from across the U.S., including five from the GoWest region, were designated as Credit Union Development Educators after completing the National Credit Union Foundation’s signature Development Education program.
Peninsula Credit Union President & CEO Jim Morrell Honored with National DEI Leadership Award
Peninsula Credit Union recently shared that CEO Jim Morrell was honored as one of the recipients of the 2025 Maurice R. Smith DEI Leadership Award by the African American Credit Union Coalition.
Premier Member Credit Union and Meritrust Credit Union Announce Merger Approval
Kansas-based Meritrust Credit Union’s membership voted in favor of the proposed merger with Colo.-based Premier Member Credit Union following a membership vote which concluded on July 28, 2025.
Pima Federal Credit Union Awards $10,000 in Scholarships
Pima Federal Credit Union announced that $10,000 in scholarships have been awarded to five outstanding high school graduates through the credit union’s 2025 Education Award Program.
Sound Credit Union Opens Downtown Olympia Branch: Its 26th Full-Service Location in Puget Sound
Sound Credit Union welcomed members, employees, and community to the ribbon-cutting celebration of its new Downtown Olympia, Wash., branch on July 24.
Numerica Credit Union Hires Derek Iranon as VP of Digital Lending and Acquisition
Numerica Credit Union, headquartered in Washington’s Spokane Valley, has hired Derek Iranon as Vice President of Digital Lending and Acquisition
Mid Oregon Pledges $225,000 in Support of St. Charles Health System
Mid Oregon Credit Union recently pledged $225,000 to support health care initiatives across Central Oregon with a donation to St. Charles Foundation.
Gesa Credit Union Relocates Tukwila Branch to SeaTac in Strategic Upgrade for Members
Gesa Credit Union is relocating its Tukwila, Wash., branch to a newly updated and more convenient location in SeaTac.
Tucson Federal Credit Union Partners with Local Nonprofits to Deliver Real-World Career & Financial Skills
For the second consecutive year, Junior Achievement of Arizona, Pima County Joint Technical Education District, and Tucson Federal Credit Union have teamed up to deliver hands-on career and financial literacy education to local teens through JTED’s Summer Internship Program.
SELCO Community Credit Union VP Jessica Redman Named Finalist for Eugene Chamber’s Women Business Leader Award
Jessica Redman, Vice President and Cash Management Officer for SELCO Community Credit Union’s Commercial & Business Banking division, was named one of five finalists for the Eugene Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Women Business Leader Award
Minnequa Works Credit Union Hits a High Note for the Community and Is Recognized as Top Fundraiser at United Way Event
Minnequa Works Credit Union proudly took center stage — both literally and figuratively — at this year’s “On The Hook Karaoke Fundraiser,” hosted by the United Way of Pueblo County.
Pima Federal Credit Union Raises $81,000 for the Local Nonprofits
Pima Federal Credit Union recently shared that its 12th Annual Pima Federal Golf Classic raised $81,000 to benefit local nonprofit organizations.
Sharpen Your Advocacy Skills — Join GoWest’s Free Virtual Advocacy Training, Aug. 13–14
Join GoWest Credit Union Association for a free, two-part virtual Advocacy 101 Training workshop on Aug. 13–14.
Fibre Federal Credit Union Recognized #1 in Washington on Forbes List of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions
Fibre Federal Credit Union has been recognized as #1 in Washington on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025.
Vantage West Welcomes Aimee Schmidt at as VP, HR and Organizational Development
Vantage West Credit Union shared the appointment of Aimee Schmidt as the credit union’s new VP, HR and Organizational Development.
First Tech Federal Credit Union Sponsors New Portland Thorns Statistician Role
First Tech Federal Credit Union has shown its support for the Portland Thorns FC by creating a new, paid Performance Data Coordinator role.
Put Your ATMs to Work for Local Kids – CU4Kids Webinar on July 30
Join CU4Kids for an engaging webinar where you’ll learn how to activate ATM fundraising at your credit union.
Tucson Federal Credit Union Supports Local Youth with Back-to-School Haircuts and Supplies
Tucson Federal Credit Union is helping kids start the school year fresh and in style.
First Tech Federal Credit Union Appoints Stephen Poole to SVP of Addison Avenue
First Tech Federal Credit Union announced the appointment of Stephen Poole to SVP of Addison Avenue Investment Services.
Lindsey Myhre Named New President and CEO of STCU
Lindsey Myhre, who started her STCU career in 2000, has been named President and CEO of the 300,000-member credit union, the STCU Board of Directors announced last week.