Washington
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
iQ Credit Union Furthers High School Financial Education with Campus Branches and Scholarships
At iQ, a focus is placed on ensuring high school students have what they need to become financially responsible adults. They do this in many ways including offering Bite of Reality financial education fairs, having high school branches, and offering scholarships to students who are furthering their education at colleges, universities, or trade schools.
Fibre Federal Credit Union Restoring Historic Daily News Building to Create Digital Member Experience Center
Fibre Federal Credit Union has purchased the iconic Longview Daily News building in Longview, Wash., with plans to restore the building and establish a state-of-the-art Member Experience Center.
First Tech Federal Credit Union Promotes Holly McHugh to General Counsel
First Tech Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Holly McHugh to General Counsel, where she will lead the credit union’s Enterprise Governance & Legal Affairs (EGLA), Vendor Management, and Compliance teams.
Volunteerism Meets Advocacy at Spokane Chapter Event
The Spokane Chapter of Credit Unions hosted “Service & Advocacy Night,” an innovative event that blended advocacy, collaboration, and giving back to the community.
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.
GoWest Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
GoWest Association has completed its 2024 election cycle, and a slate of candidates was elected to the Board by acclamation for three-year terms beginning September 2024.
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.
GoWest Announces Credit Union Partners for Exciting, New Small Business Resiliency Loan Program
In a collaborative effort between the GoWest Foundation, 13 credit unions, and 30 nonprofits, the SBRL program officially launched, kicking off a first-of-its-kind partnership to support small businesses in Washington.
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.
Credit Union Advocate Spotlight: Rafael Saucedo and the NLCUP
Rafael Saucedo has spent his career advancing the Credit Union Movement and fully-activating his positions to give back and support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the region and the credit union industry.
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.
Our Community Credit Union Featured on Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid
Our Community Credit Union was featured in Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid highlighting the Credit Union Movement in Washington State.