Regional Member News
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.
Numerica wins “Champion of Diversity” Award
Numerica Credit Union, headquartered in Washington’s Spokane Valley, was named the 2024 Champion of Diversity on June 26 at the Tri-Cities Diversity Summit.
Clarity Credit Union Accepts $4 Million CDFI Deposit from Micron
On June 10, Micron Technology, Inc. announced it had made a $4 million deposit with Clarity Credit Union to boost access to capital for local Idaho communities.
TAPCO Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Frederickson Branch
TAPCO Credit Union announced the groundbreaking of its new full-service branch in Frederickson, Wash. The ceremony marks a significant milestone in TAPCO’s 90-year history and exemplifies the organization’s ongoing commitment to Tacoma and Pierce County.
Pima Federal Credit Union Raises $78,000 for the Local Community
Pima Federal Credit Union announced that its 11th Annual Pima Federal Golf Classic raised $78,000. The event, held on May 2, 2024, at the Golf Club at Dove Mountain, hosted 140 golfers and included a live raffle and silent auction.
Fibre Federal Promotes Buller and Sullivan to Executive Vice Presidents
Fibre Federal Credit Union, based in Longview, Wash., announced on May 29 the promotion of executives Shelly Buller and Ryan Sullivan to Executive Vice Presidents.
Numerica Charitable Fund Grants $372,000 to Nonprofits
With grants for 21 regional nonprofits, Numerica Credit Union, which serves members in Washington and North Idaho, distributed more than $372,000 through the 2024 Numerica Charitable Fund.
Credit Union West Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Arizona High School Seniors
Credit Union West announced the five Arizona high school seniors chosen to receive scholarships from the credit union’s 2024 Scholarship Program.
Premier Members Credit Union Gives $50,000 in High School Senior Scholarships and Nonprofit Grants
On May 20, Premier Members Credit Union, based in Boulder, Colo., presented $50,000 to their local communities through $25,000 in high school senior scholarships and $25,000 in nonprofit grants.
OnPoint’s Announces 2024 Prizes for Excellence in Education
OnPoint Community Credit Union, which serves members in Oregon and Southwest Washington, announced on May 24 the four winners of the 2024 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education Educator of the Year awards.
Credit Union West Donates More Than $9,000 to Soldier’s Best Friend
Employees at Glendale, Ariz.-based Credit Union West partnered with the CU West CARES Charitable Foundation to donate $9,489.04 to Soldier’s Best Friend, an Arizona-based nonprofit organization dedicated to pairing and training service dogs with eligible veterans at no cost to the veteran.