Washington
42 GoWest Credit Union Professionals Among the Newest WCMS Grads
On July 24, the newest graduates of the Western Credit Union Management School (WCMS) were honored at the 63rd graduation ceremony held in Bridges Hall of Music at Pomona College in Claremont, Calif.
OCCU Announces $350 Million Auto Loan Securitization Sale
OCCU Auto Receivables Trust has issued $350 million of asset-backed securities (ABS) to strong investor interest.
Gesa Credit Union Boosts Local Education with Nearly $440,000 in Donations to Schools Across the PNW
Gesa Credit Union has awarded nearly $440,000 in funds through its Affinity Debit Card program to 31 partner school districts across the Pacific Northwest.
Sound Credit Union Awards $20,000 to 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Sound Credit Union, which serves over 175,000 members in Washington, recently honored the recipients of its 2025 scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year.
Fibre Federal Credit Union Plans New Financial Services Center in Ridgefield, Wash.
Fibre Federal Credit Union shared news about its upcoming expansion of services with a brand-new Financial Services Center in Ridgefield, Wash.
Hillsboro Expansion for OnPoint Community Credit Union in Reed’s Crossing
OnPoint Community Credit Union announced on July 28 that it will open its third branch in Hillsboro, Ore., and its 58th branch overall.
Credit Unions Continue to Step into the Media Spotlight Across the GoWest Region
Credit unions in the GoWest region are becoming go-to voices in the media for timely financial insight.
New CUDEs Find Pride and Purpose in Their Credit Union Journey
In June, 54 credit union leaders from across the U.S., including five from the GoWest region, were designated as Credit Union Development Educators after completing the National Credit Union Foundation’s signature Development Education program.
Peninsula Credit Union President & CEO Jim Morrell Honored with National DEI Leadership Award
Peninsula Credit Union recently shared that CEO Jim Morrell was honored as one of the recipients of the 2025 Maurice R. Smith DEI Leadership Award by the African American Credit Union Coalition.
Sound Credit Union Opens Downtown Olympia Branch: Its 26th Full-Service Location in Puget Sound
Sound Credit Union welcomed members, employees, and community to the ribbon-cutting celebration of its new Downtown Olympia, Wash., branch on July 24.
Numerica Credit Union Hires Derek Iranon as VP of Digital Lending and Acquisition
Numerica Credit Union, headquartered in Washington’s Spokane Valley, has hired Derek Iranon as Vice President of Digital Lending and Acquisition
Gesa Credit Union Relocates Tukwila Branch to SeaTac in Strategic Upgrade for Members
Gesa Credit Union is relocating its Tukwila, Wash., branch to a newly updated and more convenient location in SeaTac.
Record-Breaking $2.134 Million Raised at 25th Annual Northwest Classic Golf Tournament
On July 21, credit unions, industry partners, and supporters teed off for the 25th annual Credit Unions for Kids Northwest Classic.
Sharpen Your Advocacy Skills — Join GoWest’s Free Virtual Advocacy Training, Aug. 13–14
Join GoWest Credit Union Association for a free, two-part virtual Advocacy 101 Training workshop on Aug. 13–14.
Fibre Federal Credit Union Recognized #1 in Washington on Forbes List of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions
Fibre Federal Credit Union has been recognized as #1 in Washington on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.