Regional Member News
Pima Federal Credit Union Announces $10,000 in Education Awards
Tucson, Ariz.-based Pima Federal Credit Union announced in June that $10,000 had been awarded to five high school graduates who will be pursuing higher education this fall through the credit union’s Education Award Program.
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.
Copper State CU Young Professionals Supporting Phoenix Rescue Mission!
Arizona-based Copper State Credit Union’s Young Professional Committee held their first donation drive in June to help support Phoenix Rescue Mission, a leading provider of life-transforming solutions to persons facing hunger, homelessness, addiction, and trauma throughout the valley.
Maps Credit Union Awards $58,000 in Scholarships
Oregon-based Maps Credit Union announces its annual scholarships totaling $58,000 awarded to 25 Marion and Polk County high school students to support their post-secondary education. The scholarships, awarded this month, are to local students from across the Mid-Willamette Valley region including Salem-Keizer, Silverton, Woodburn, Mt. Angel, Turner, and Monmouth.
Credit Union West Announces New Phoenix Metro Locations
Credit Union West is proud to share its plans for growth in Arizona, expanding its branch network from 12 to 14 locations by the end of 2025. The new branches will be located in Phoenix, Peoria, and Buckeye.
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.
Minnequa Works Credit Union Is Fueling Future Business
Fuel Kitchens and Minnequa Works Credit Union (MWCU) are thrilled to announce a grant program for up-and-coming food businesses in Southeastern Colorado. This grant, funded by MWCU, is designed to support individuals looking to offset the costs of entrepreneurship with Fuel Kitchens in Pueblo, Colo.
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.
Unitus Community Credit Union’s Tru Checking Receives National Certification by Banking Advocates as Safe, Affordable Account
Unitus Community Credit Union announced in June that its Tru Checking account has earned certification for meeting the Bank On National Account Standards through the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund).
Numerica Credit Union Readies a New Branch in Liberty Lake, Wash.
A new, full-service Numerica Credit Union branch is coming to Liberty Lake, Wash., in early fall 2024. This will be Numerica’s first branch in Liberty Lake and 15th branch in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene region.
Express Credit Union Celebrates 90 Years of Serving the Community
Express Credit Union, headquartered in Seattle, announced its 90th anniversary, marking nearly a century of unwavering service to the community. Since its founding in 1934, Express Credit Union has been dedicated to providing accessible financial services, fostering economic empowerment, and supporting the financial well-being of its members.
Fibre Federal Credit Union and TLC Share 2023 Community and Economic Impact Report
Fibre Federal Credit Union and TLC, which serves 11 counties in Washington and Oregon with financial services and community support projects, recently shared their annual Community and Economic Impact Report.
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.
Colorado Students Awarded Brayman Beach Scholarships
Two Colorado students were recently named the 2024 recipients of the Brayman Beach Scholarship. Magdalena Burkholder of Denver and Laine Kougl of Arvada each received a $5,000 scholarship after being selected for their outstanding honors, awards, extracurricular activities, and leadership positions in high school and the community.
Northwest Plus Credit Union Donates $10,000 for Emergency Student Housing
Washington-based Northwest Plus Credit Union recently donated $10,000 to the Everett Community College Foundation for emergency housing for students.
Gesa Credit Union Announces Addition of Two New Industry Experts to Executive Leadership Team
Gesa Credit Union recently announced the hiring of two new team members to its Executive Leadership team. Kurt Johnson and Steve Tagnolli bring several decades of experience to their new roles as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Home Loans, respectively.
OneAZ Awards $30,000 to Young & Empowered Women
OneAZ Credit Union and the OneAZ Community Foundation awarded a $30,000 Legacy Grant in June to Young & Empowered Women, a trailblazing organization dedicated to inspiring and uplifting female leaders in Arizona.
BECU to Open New Location in White Center, Expanding South King County Community Financial Services
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, announced in June its plans to open a new Neighborhood Financial Center (NFC) in the White Center neighborhood of Seattle this winter. The location will join more than 60 centers in supporting BECU members’ everyday financial needs.
Premier Members Credit Union Opens 19th Branch
Premier Members Credit Union opened its third Westminster location and 19th branch in June to better serve its 77,000 members in Colorado’s Front Range.
WECU Hosts Bite of Reality Events to Teach Students Real World Financial Skills
Washington-based WECU hosted two Bite of Reality events at Bellingham High School and Shuksan Middle School in Bellingham. The events saw more than 90 enthusiastic teens participate.