Industry Press
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BECU expands in Pierce County with new location coming to Lakewood, Washington
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, will open a new Neighborhood Financial Center (NFC) in Lakewood this winter bringing in-person financial services to the 16,300 members who call the community home.
BECU to open new Neighborhood Financial Centers on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Washington
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, will open new Neighborhood Financial Centers (NFCs) on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Washington. The Bainbridge Island NFC opens in late 2025 and the Duvall NFC in 2026. The Bainbridge Island and Duvall NFCs will join other recently opened locations in Pierce County, White Center and Spokane. Additionally in 2025,
BECU to Open New Locations in Kirkland and Stanwood, Washington in 2025
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, will open new locations in Kirkland and Stanwood, expanding financial services for members in the Puget Sound. The Neighborhood Financial Centers (NFCs) will open in the second half of 2025 and offer members financial advice and guidance, as well as one-on-one support for opening accounts and transactions. These new NFCs
BECU Promotes Bryan MacDonald to Chief Impact Officer
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced it has promoted Bryan MacDonald to executive vice president and chief impact officer, a newly created role. MacDonald has been with the credit union for more than 14 years, most recently serving as senior vice president of Enterprise Risk Management. In his new role, he will oversee BECU’s
BECU Expands Services in Spokane with New Neighborhood Financial Center in South Hill
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced plans to open a new Neighborhood Financial Center (NFC) in the South Hill area of Spokane. The new location is expected to open in the first quarter of 2025.
BECU Expands Financial Services for South King County Members with New White Center Location
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced its plans to open a new Neighborhood Financial Center (NFC) in the White Center neighborhood of Seattle.
BECU’s 10th Annual People Helping People Awards Program Grants $525,000 to Member-Nominated Nonprofits
After receiving nearly 900 nominations, last night BECU honored nonprofit organizations and BECU members at its annual People Helping People Awards. For the first time in three years, the celebration was held in-person and recognized the positive impact of more than 30 nonprofits in BECU’s service areas.
BECU Announces Drew Wolff as Chief Financial Officer
BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has welcomed Drew Wolff as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). In his role, Wolff is responsible for ensuring all aspects of BECU’s financial strategy, management and performance support the credit union’s near- and long-term strategic objectives.
BECU Announces Beth Hale as Chief Consumer and Business Solutions Officer
BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has welcomed Beth Hale as executive vice president and chief consumer and business solutions officer. In her role, Hale will lead the teams accountable for creating and managing products and services across all BECU lines of business.
BECU Expands Footprint with New Financial Centers in Tacoma and Shoreline
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced it will open financial centers next year in Tacoma, Washington and in the Ballinger neighborhood of Shoreline, Washington. Both locations will join over 60 existing financial centers in serving BECU’s more than 1.4 million members.
BECU Welcomes Jason Rudman as Chief Member and Digital Experience Officer
BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has appointed Jason Rudman as executive vice president and chief member and digital experience officer.
BECU Appoints Raquel Karls as Chief People Officer
BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has welcomed Raquel Karls as executive vice president and chief people officer.
Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025
Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader
Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits
EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State
Premier America Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Power Data-Driven Member Experiences
myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions
EECU Offers Assistance for Members Impacted by Government Shutdown
Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO
defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk
EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education
Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year
CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders
Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge
EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference
Redwood Credit Union helps more than 4,000 people safeguard their information at free Shred-a-Thons
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation
Justice Federal Credit Union Welcomes Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE
Justice Federal Credit Union Stands Ready to Offer Members Special Assistance in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 26, 2025
EECU and Madera County Superintendent Honor County’s Top Educators
Vizo Financial’s October 2025 Education Calendar
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $26,000 FOR CHARITY AT 13TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
2025 ALM First Financial Forum Wraps-Up with Insights on Growth, Regulatory Change and Strategic Thinking
CUES Emerge 2025: Judges Named as Finalists Prepare for October Pitch Show
Vizo Financial Celebrates a Successful 2025 Financial Conference
Callahan & Associates Announces Digital Legacy Sponsorship Of “Unsung Heroes” Exhibit At America’s Credit Union Museum
ACUMA Elects New Board Officers
Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025
Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader
Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits
EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State
Premier America Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Power Data-Driven Member Experiences
myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions
EECU Offers Assistance for Members Impacted by Government Shutdown
Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO
defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk
EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education
Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year
CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders
Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge
EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference
Redwood Credit Union helps more than 4,000 people safeguard their information at free Shred-a-Thons
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation
Justice Federal Credit Union Welcomes Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE
Justice Federal Credit Union Stands Ready to Offer Members Special Assistance in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 26, 2025
EECU and Madera County Superintendent Honor County’s Top Educators
Vizo Financial’s October 2025 Education Calendar
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $26,000 FOR CHARITY AT 13TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
2025 ALM First Financial Forum Wraps-Up with Insights on Growth, Regulatory Change and Strategic Thinking
CUES Emerge 2025: Judges Named as Finalists Prepare for October Pitch Show
Vizo Financial Celebrates a Successful 2025 Financial Conference
Callahan & Associates Announces Digital Legacy Sponsorship Of “Unsung Heroes” Exhibit At America’s Credit Union Museum
ACUMA Elects New Board Officers
Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025

Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader

Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits

EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State
