Regional Member News
Celebrating Every Credit Union’s Impact
Oxford Economics performed an analysis for all 311 credit unions with branches in the GoWest footprint in 2023. These reports, distributed to each credit union’s leadership team recently, measure the credit union’s contribution to the GDP, employment, wages, and member benefits.
Elevations Credit Union’s Chief People Officer Receives Award from Blind Institute of Technology
Tammy Teitscheid, Chief People Director at Elevations Credit Union, recently won the Diana Ferguson Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award from the Blind Institute of Technology.
Ent Credit Union Receives GreenPath’s Growth Guru Award for Exceptional Member Engagement
Ent Credit Union has been recognized with the Growth Guru Award in GreenPath Financial Wellness’ inaugural Partner Excellence Awards, the Greenies.
Numerica Credit Union Announces the Promotion of New Chief People Officer and Chief Technology Officer
Numerica Credit Union, headquartered in Washington’s Spokane Valley, recently announced the promotion of Lindsey Skinfill to Chief People Officer and KayCee Murray to Chief Technology Officer.
Vantage West Credit Union Celebrates 70 Years with Open House and Davis-Monthan Air Show Sponsorship
Vantage West Credit Union celebrated 70 years of financial service, community impact, and member dedication with open house events at […]
WyHy Welcomes Two New Key Leadership Team Members
WyHy Federal Credit Union recently announced the addition of two experienced leaders to its team: Jodi Smith as the Director of Human Resources and Branda Gilmore as the Chief Financial Officer.
TwinStar Credit Union Names David Tuyo as New CEO
Olympia, Wash.-based TwinStar Credit Union announced the hiring of David Tuyo as its next CEO.
SELCO Community Credit Union’s Investment & Retirement Services Promotes Josh Lusby and Caleb Pickering
Ore.-based SELCO Community Credit Union has promoted Josh Lusby and Caleb Pickering to new roles within SELCO Investment & Retirement Services.
Colorado Credit Union Partners with Littleton VITA to Provide Free Tax Education and Preparation to Non-Profit Program Participants
This tax season, Colorado Credit Union collaborated with Littleton VITA to provide free tax education and preparation to several of their nonprofit partners.
Elevations Credit Union Named as a National Top Workplace for Second Consecutive Year
Ranked as a top employer, Elevations outperformed more than 85 percent of similar-sized organizations (500-999 employees), and of approximately 360 total organizations recognized in this category, the credit union is one of only 14 Colorado-based organizations and the only one headquartered in Boulder.
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates Former Board Chair’s Induction to AACUC Hall of Fame
Former Unitus Community Credit Union Board Chair, Barbara J. Leonard, was inducted posthumously into the AACUC Hall of Fame, a distinguished honor that recognizes the contributions to the credit union community.
ALICE Reports Reveal Growing Number of Financially Struggling Households
GoWest Foundation and Ent Credit Union are proud partners of regional United Ways for sponsorship of United for ALICE’s state reports, which highlight the financial struggles faced by ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households.
Pima Federal Credit Union Receives Regulatory Approval to Acquire Republic Bank of Arizona.
Pima Federal Credit Union announced on March 17 that it has received regulatory approval to acquire Republic Bank of Arizona.
STCU Expands Executive Leadership Team Amid Growth
Amid continued growth in membership and its footprint, STCU has expanded its senior leadership team, promoting three proven employees and […]
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Community Heart Award Winners
Unitus Community Credit Union recently announced the winners of its 2025 International Community Heart Award, an annual award that honors individuals and organizations for their extraordinary service and the time and energy they have given to causes in our international credit union community.
Consolidated Community Credit Union Announces Merger Agreement with KaiPerm NW Credit Union
Consolidated Community Credit Union announced plans on March 18 to merge with KaiPerm NW Credit Union, pending regulatory and member approval
Rivermark Donates $3 Million to Rebuilding Together PNW for No-Cost Repairs to Low-Income Homeowners
The Rivermark Community Fund has directed a grant of $3 million through the support of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to Rebuilding Together PNW
Numerica Credit Union Honored By Girl Scouts With Echo Award
Numerica Credit Union was recognized as the 2025 Echo Award honoree at the Girl Scouts Sweets Before Supper event in Spokane, Wash., on March 8.
Short, Sweet, and Impactful: How Social Media Videos Can Drive Credit Union Success
A carefully crafted video can grab your audience’s attention, inform them about your credit union’s offerings, and motivate them to act.
Local Change Foundation Granted Nearly $1 million to Help Coloradans Afford Mortgage Down Payments
The Local Change Foundation, formerly known as Elevations Foundation, has received a grant of nearly $1 million from the FHLBank Topeka – Affordable Housing Program to help Colorado residents achieve home ownership.
MountainCrest Credit Union Announces Retirement of CEO and Promotion of New CEO
Wash.-based MountainCrest Credit Union recently announced the retirement of its President and CEO Susan Webster and the promotion of Lindsey Welch.