Washington
Record Numbers, Strong Impact: Credit Union Advocates Shape Policy at State Capitols
With another successful season of Credit Union Day at the Capitol events in the books, GoWest is excited to report that more credit union advocates participated in our six-state region than ever before.
InRoads Credit Union Donates Nearly $160,000 to Schools and Community Organizations in 2024
InRoads Credit Union, in partnership with its members and employees, contributed $159,891 to 52 local, charitable organizations and schools in 2024.
Gesa Credit Union Opens 17th Student-Run Branch at West Valley High School in Yakima
Gesa Credit Union expanded its High School Credit Union Program with the opening of its West Valley High School branch in Yakima, Wash.
Region’s Leaders Proudly Carry State Flags at National GAC
The state league flag ceremony at the National Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. was held on Monday highlighting the collaborative advocacy efforts of associations, leagues, and credit unions across the country.
$11,972 Donated to Local Food Banks by Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union
In 2024 through fundraising efforts, Great NorthWest raised $11,972 that will be equally distributed between eight local food banks.
Numerica Credit Union Promotes Leo Martinez Jr. to AVP, Retail Experience
Leo Martinez Jr. has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Retail Experience for Central Washington at Numerica Credit Union.
Washington Advocates Turn Up the Heat in Olympia
Temperatures were in the low 20s when Washington credit unions arrived in Olympia for Washington Credit Union Day at the Capitol on Feb. 11, but that didn’t matter to the more than 200 advocates who came from credit unions from every corner of the state.
Red Canoe Credit Union Hires Jerrod Keller as New Chief Experience Officer
Red Canoe Credit Union recently announced the selection of Jerrod Keller as its new Chief Experience Officer.
Solarity Credit Union Employees Donate 1,255 Volunteer Hours and More Than $10,000 to Local Non-Profits in 2024
Solarity Credit Union delivered $10,965 in employee donations to Yakima Humane Society, YWCA Yakima, Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity, and United Way of Central Washington.
Introducing Marketing Tools To Share Credit Unions’ Positive Impacts
Credit union marketers are critically important in getting the word out to Main Street. GoWest has created an online toolkit to help them share the good news about credit unions’ positive impacts.
Fibre Federal Credit Union Empowered Communities with $240,000 in Grants
Fibre Federal Credit Union utilized a strategic partnership with Visa to distribute nearly a quarter million dollars in grants to community partners in 2024.
TAPCO Credit Union Named to Newsweek America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025
TAPCO Credit Union announced that it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025 by Newsweek.6
Fibre Federal Credit Union Raises More Than $62,000 for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in 2024
Fibre Federal’s Doernbecher Days in 2024 yielded $25,100 in donations and 650 plush llamas were purchased and donated back to young patients.
BECU to Open New Washington Locations in Kirkland and Stanwood
BECU recently announced that it will open new locations in Kirkland and Stanwood, Wash., expanding financial services for members in the Puget Sound.
First Tech Equips Tech Professionals to Master Finances and Realize Financial Independence
First Tech Federal Credit Union recently announced the launch of its new “Envision Future Finance™” program starting in the heart of Seattle’s tech community, with expansion into other U.S. tech-centric areas.
The Data Credit Unions Need to Celebrate Their Impact
New Economic and Community Impact Reports are ready for credit union in the GoWest region to use to advocate for priority legislation in statehouses and in Washington, D.C.
Gesa Credit Union Celebrates Grand Opening of Spokane’s Ridgeline High School Branch
Gesa Credit Union recently expanded its High School Credit Union (HSCU) Program with the opening of its 16th student-run branch at Ridgeline High School in Spokane, Wash.
Columbia Credit Union Announces New VP of Retail Lending and VP of Lending Operations and Underwriting
Columbia Credit Union has promoted two leaders into advanced leadership positions. Joe Dunn moves into the role of VP of Lending Operations & Underwriting and Angilo Fletcher becomes VP of Retail Lending.
Gesa Credit Union Promotes Blaine Wren to VP of Finance and Accounting
Gesa Credit Union, which serves members in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, announced the promotion of Blaine Wren to Vice President of Finance and Accounting.
O Bee Credit Union Named One of America’s Best Credit Unions by Newsweek
O Bee Credit Union, based in Lacey, Wash., has been named one of America’s Best Regional Credit Unions for 2025 by Newsweek, a prestigious honor placing it among the top financial institutions in the nation.
Red Canoe Credit Union’s CEO David Spaulding Retires After 30 Years of Service
After nearly 30 years of service, David Spaulding, CEO of Red Canoe Credit Union has announced his plan to retire on Jan. 31.