Regional Member News
Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Organizational Changes and Promotions
In April 2024, Unitus Community Credit Union promoted three leaders to vice president roles within the organization and elevated one to an assistant vice president position. These promotions are part of the credit union’s ongoing efforts to ensure its structure positions it for future growth and expansion.
YCUP PDX Hosts Women of Impact Event
YCUP PDX hosted its Women of Impact event on May 16 at Clackamas Community College in Oregon, City, Ore. This event was designed for anyone eager to gain insights into leadership, innovation, and the impact of female leadership within the financial sector.
Unitus Community Credit Union Wins Award for Innovation in Digital Banking Excellence
Unitus Community Credit Union has been honored by Alkami Technology with a 2024 FIsioinaries Award, which highlights innovative initiatives through Alkami’s FIsionaries podcast. Unitus earned the award in fintech innovation for its proactive approach to inclusive financial services, including its bilingual initiatives across various touchpoints.
Mid Oregon Credit Union Members Raise More Than $5,900 for Youth Literacy
Mid Oregon Credit Union’s inaugural SMART Reading fundraiser raised more than $5,900 with 100% of funds staying in each of the six Central Oregon communities where they were collected to support in-school reading engagement programs.
Elevations Credit Union Wins a Colorado Top Workplace Award
For the second year in a row, Boulder, Colo.-based Elevations Credit Union has been named one of the best places to work in Colorado by the Denver Post’s annual Top Workplaces Award.
Vantage West Credit Union’s Rob Hoyle Wins 2024 Arizona CIO of the Year ORBIE® Award
Rob Hoyle, CIO for Arizona-based Vantage West Credit Union, was named the recipient of the 2024 Arizona CIO of the Year ORBIE® award in the corporate category on May 3.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Presents Community Builder Awards to Five Local Schools
OnPoint Community Credit Union announced the winners of their 2024 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education Community Builder awards. Five Oregon schools will receive cash awards for a special project that positively impacts its school and community.
Solarity Credit Union’s Blood Drive Fills Critical Need in the Yakima Valley
Solarity Credit Union teamed up with the Red Cross Yakima Blood Donation Center to host a blood drive to collect desperately needed units of blood.
Idaho CapEd Foundation Gives More Than $44,000 in Grants to Idaho Teachers
In May, the Idaho CapEd Foundation wrapped up its grant award cycle for the 2023-2024 school year by awarding 67 grants, totaling $44,545, to Idaho educators in 35 school districts.
Two Colorado CU Leaders Named to Titan 100
Two Colorado credit union CEOs have been named in the 2024 Titan 100. On Tap Credit Union’s Tracie Wilcox and Red Rocks Credit Union’s Darius Wise were selected based on their exceptional leadership, vision, and passion in the credit union industry.
SELCO Community Credit Union Collects and Refurbishes 1,100 Children’s Books to Benefit SMART Reading
Book drives held at SELCO Community Credit Union’s Oregon place books in the hands of local children.
Desert Financial Credit Union Random Act of Kindness Impacts Little Leaguers in a Big Way
Desert Financial Credit Union’s Random Acts of Kindness team surprised Rio Vista Little League with a load of gear after teams suffered a robbery, losing all their equipment.
BECU’s 2023 Annual Report: Financial Stability Empowers Members and Communities
BECU’s annual report shows the Washington-based credit union returned $446.5 million to its members and over $8.4 million to its communities in 2023.
OneAZ Credit Union’s Lisa Day Retires After 47 Years in the CU Movement
Lisa Day, a leader at Phoenix-based OneAZ Credit Union, retires May 3 after serving the credit union industry since 1977. What started as a career at just 17 years old turned into her life’s passion and led Lisa to positions in a multitude of credit unions, councils, and associations throughout the years.
Unitus Community Credit Union Opens New Environmentally-Friendly Business Center
Unitus Community Credit Union opened a new Distributed Administrative Network Center on April 29 in Tigard, Oregon. The location of the new Unitus Business Center (UBC)-Tigard was strategically chosen to reduce staff commute time and environmental impacts.
Preserving and Protecting the Environment Is Top Priority for Credit Unions on Earth Day
Credit unions across the region made working to preserve and protect the planet a priority by announcing environmental and sustainability initiatives and making donations to local non-profits.
Unitus Community Credit Union Donates $20,000 to Local Nonprofits through the Member Impact Fund
Unitus Community Credit Union, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is pleased to announce that Community Vision and DevNW will each receive $10,000 grants.
Horizons North Credit Union Names Brian Resch as New President and CEO
Horizons North Credit Union, based in Westminster, Colorado, has appointed Brian Resch as its new President and CEO, succeeding retiring President and CEO Bradley H. Harvey.
Harborstone Credit Union Selects Jimese Harkley as Chief Community Engagement Officer
Harborstone Credit Union has selected Jimese Harkley, JD, CCE, CUDE as its new Chief Community Engagement Officer. This new role will be pivotal in shaping the organization’s community engagement strategies and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Pueblo Area Chapter of Credit Unions Raises Donations and Awareness for Kids at 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament
The Pueblo Area Chapter of Credit Unions proudly hosted its 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament, bringing together local credit unions, vendor partners, and community stakeholders for a day of friendly competition and philanthropy.
First Credit Union Hosts “Mad City Money” Financial Literacy Program for Teens
April is National Financial Literacy Awareness month so First Credit Union in Arizona decided it was the perfect time to host “Mad City Money,” a financial literacy program for teens.