Regional Member News
Numerica, STCU, and Progressions Credit Union Named ‘Best Place to Work’
This is the second year in a row the credit union has won and the fifth consecutive year of being in the top three in the large employer category.
Longtime InRoads Credit Union President/CEO and CLO Announce Retirement
Both Brooke Van Vleet-Pearson, president and CEO, and Robin Balza, chief lending officer, have announced plans to retire in 2023. Combined, the two represent over 70 years of industry expertise and leadership.
CCCU Announces Melissa Vigil as New Chief Operating Officer
Vigil has more than seventeen years of leadership experience in operations and human resources and comes from Northwest Community Credit Union in Eugene, OR, where she was Chief Operating Officer of the $1.9 billion organization since 2017.
Valley of the Sun Chapter Hosts International Credit Union Day Event
You’re invited to the Valley of the Sun Chapter’s International Credit Union Day event. Date: Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 Time: 5 […]
Unitus Community Credit Union Launches ‘Barbara Leonard Day of Service’
The day of volunteerism was dedicated to Barbara Leonard who served as Unitus’ first female board chair. In honor of the 10th anniversary of her passing, Unitus volunteers served community partners at 15 locations.
First Tech Federal Credit Union Earns a 2022 Top Workplace in Oregon Award
The award celebrates employers with 150+ employees with an employee-centered work culture and creates a platform for employee feedback.
Fibre Federal Credit Union & TLC Supports Colleges and Hospitals with Multi-Year Commitment
Donation funds support supplemental meal programs, student scholarships, child literacy programs, and a variety of other community-centered initiatives.
OCCU Uses Machine Learning to Reduce Holds on Deposits
The new program scans a database to determine if the member qualifies and finds the unique hold limit attributed to the account.
OnPoint Launches eBook to Help Guard Against Evolving Tactics in Cybercrime
From ransomware-for-hire to smishing attacks, OnPoint provides guidance on protecting against the newest cybersecurity threats.
CEO of Premier Members Credit Union, Carlos Pacheco, Named Board Chair for Mile High United Way
Pacheco succeeds Catherine Hance, who has served as Chair since 2020 and will remain on the Board of Trustees.
STCU Awards $40,000 in Classroom Grants
The not-for-profit credit union, which was founded by teachers, is honoring its roots by awarding a total of $40,000 to 200 winners drawn at random.
Ben Richardson Named CFO of Numerica Credit Union
Offering more than two decades of experience in banking and corporate finance, Ben has been acting CFO since 2021.
Oregon State Credit Union wins White Hat award
A combined match from NAFCU and the credit union totaling $72,394 was distributed in Oregon through CU4Kids to support nonprofit children’s hospitals.
Horizon Credit Union Gets in the Giving Groove
The credit union’s closed its doors for an afternoon for its Go.Give.Grow. event where 425 employees volunteered 1700 hours at 30 local organizations.
Harborstone Credit Union Elects New CEO Geoff Bullock
Bullock currently serves as executive VP and Chief Member Experience Officer of Royal Credit Union, based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and is expected to transition to his new role before the end of October 2022.
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The Portland-based credit union filled the month with events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The credit union strives to provide affordable, sustainable, and responsible financial products and services to empower Hispanic and immigrant communities.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Employees Direct More Than $100,000 to Oregon and Southwest Washington Nonprofits
As part of its sixth annual employee giving campaign Portland-based credit union recently announced a total of $100,218 directed to Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest, Girls Build, and Cascade AIDS Project.
Mid Oregon Credit Union Named Top Workplace for 2022
Of the 134 companies named over three size categories, Mid Oregon was ranked in the top 25 in the category of Midsize Employers with 100-500 employees.
Three Oregon Credit Unions Win CUNA Excellence in Technology Award for Digital Identity Authentication Implementation
Collaboration between id-go’s creators, Cozera, and the three credit unions served to provide a seamless implementation of the technology across all current branch locations and call centers.
Peninsula CU’s Jim Morrell and Alaska FCU Earn Wespay Payments Leadership Awards
Congratulations to two GoWest members for being recognized for their contributions towards the advancement of the financial industry.