Washington
TAPCO Credit Union Welcomes Jessica Rein as Vice President of Member Experience
TAPCO Credit Union has named Jessica Rein as Vice President of Member Experience.
Unitus Community Credit Union President and CEO Steven Stapp Named a Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner
The National Credit Union Foundation has announced that Steven Stapp, President and CEO of Unitus Community Credit Union, will be honored with the Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement at the Foundation’s 2026 Awards Dinner.
Local Media Turns to Credit Unions to Help Communities Navigate Money Matters
Credit unions across the GoWest region are increasingly recognized as trusted media voices, providing timely financial insights when communities need them most.
Chad Burchard Joins Numerica Credit Union as Chief Lending Officer
Numerica Credit Union welcomed Chad Burchard as its new Chief Lending Officer, bringing more than 30 years of financial industry experience to the organization.
Gesa Credit Union Teams Up with Food Lifeline and Second Harvest During Hunger Action Month
Gesa Credit Union is supporting Hunger Action Month by teaming up with longtime partners Food Lifeline and Second Harvest to fight food insecurity across the Pacific Northwest.
SW Washington Credit Unions Rally to Support Local Nonprofits
The Southwest Washington Chapter of Credit Unions hosted its Credit Unions Care Donation Drives July 7-18 in Cowlitz and Clark Counties.
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.