Regional Member News

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.

Hughes Federal Credit Union Celebrates 20 Years of the Roberta Reeves Memorial Scholarship
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Roberta Reeves Memorial Scholarship, Ariz.-based Hughes Federal Credit Union announced this year’s 10 recipients, each awarded a $2,000 scholarship.

iQ Credit Union Expands Campus Branch Program with Two New High School Locations
iQ Credit Union is growing its award-winning campus branch program with two new Washington high school locations.

Ent Credit Union’s Free Financial Coaching Program Empowers Coloradans
Ent Credit Union is proud to offer its members and the wider Colorado community free, one-on-one financial coaching to help them build stronger financial futures.

Elevations Credit Union Appoints New Chief Experience Officer and SVP of People
Elevations Credit Union announced Tammy Teitscheid has been appointed to Chief Experience Officer and Kathleen Hoxworth has been promoted to Senior Vice President, People.

Unitus Community Credit Union Promotes Four to Vice President Roles
Four experienced leaders are taking on new roles as Vice President at Unitus Community Credit Union, reflecting the organization’s focus on expanding access, deepening community connections, and delivering an exceptional member experience.

Credit Union West Celebrates New Branch with Grand Opening Event and Charity Donation
Credit Union West celebrated their new branch in Peoria, Ariz., with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event that brought together members of the community.

NuVista Federal Credit Union Creates the DREAM Share Certificate To Help Kids Reach Their Dreams
NuVista Federal Credit Union recently announced a new savings product, the DREAM Share Certificate for kids ages 17 and under.

Unitus Community Credit Union Ranked as a “Best in State” Credit Union by Forbes
Forbes has named Unitus Community Credit Union a “Best in State” Credit Union in its annual rankings.

iQ Credit Union Celebrates Student Success with $24,000 in Scholarships
iQ Credit Union recently awarded a total of $24,000 to six exceptional students from Southwest Washington and Oregon.

Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Key Leadership Promotions
Unitus Community Credit Union announced the promotion of three accomplished leaders to Senior Vice President roles, reinforcing its commitment to internal talent development and visionary leadership.

Partnering for Rural Progress: GoWest Foundation Rural Access Grants Brings Ideas to Life
The GoWest Foundation’s Rural Access to Financial Services Grants are designed to empower credit unions to better understand the needs, opportunities, and challenges within rural populations.

Credit Unions Power New Affordable Housing Development in Puget Sound
Five Washington credit unions partnered with the Evergreen Impact Housing Fund on the Astra housing development in Renton, Wash.

Oregon Credit Unions Propel Over $448,000 in Economic Impact, Championing Financial Prosperity at Tax Time
A collaboration led by Unitus Community Credit Union and Trailhead Credit Union, in partnership with MFS CASH Oregon, has brought profound financial relief and empowerment to Oregonians.

Selco Community Credit Union Ranked Among “Best Credit Unions In Oregon” By Forbes
SELCO Community Credit Union has been named one of the top credit unions in Oregon by Forbes as one of 2025’s America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions.

Mid Oregon Ranks #1 in Oregon on Forbes List for Third Consecutive Year
Mid Oregon Credit Union has once again been recognized as the #1 Credit Union in Oregon, earning this honor for the third straight year on the Forbes 2025 list of America’s Best Credit Unions in Each State

OnPoint Community Credit Union Appoints New Chief Risk Officer and Financial Wellness Manager
OnPoint Community Credit Union has filled two key roles within the credit union: Chief Risk Officer and Financial Wellness Manager.

Paying It Forward, One Student at a Time: Westerra Credit Union Awards $42,500 In Scholarships to Local High School Graduates
Westerra Credit Union partnered with the Mapleton Education Foundation and Jefferson County Administrators’ Association to grant $42,500 in scholarships.

Vantage West Named Best-in-State Credit Union for Third Consecutive Year
Vantage West Credit Union has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions, earning the honor for the third consecutive year.

GWLN Southern Arizona Sister Society Event Champions Personal Growth and Local Youth Engagement
The GWLN Southern Arizona Sister Society gathered for an inspiring and energizing luncheon centered on building healthy habits — personally, professionally, and within the community.

Azpire Builds a Bridge for Arizona’s Underbanked
Arizona Financial Credit Union has launched “Azpire,” a separate brand designed to help those who “operate outside of traditional banking systems.”