Gesa Credit Union awards $475,000 to 44 Local Hero Organizations

LYNNWOOD—Gesa, a community-focused credit union, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Local Heroes Grant Program, which provides funds to organizations supporting local heroes within the community. This year, Gesa awarded more than $475,000 in grants to 44 organizations across the Pacific Northwest, marking its largest donation year yet. The top awarded organizations […]

Gesa Credit Union welcomes Industry Veteran as new Vice President of Internal Audit

RICHLAND—Gesa, a community-focused credit union, on August 21 announced the appointment of Lance Johnson as Vice President of Internal Audit. With more than 34 years of experience in financial oversight and risk management, Johnson will leverage his expertise to strengthen Gesa’s internal controls and ensure the continued safety and soundness of the credit union’s assets. […]

Gesa announces two new additions to Executive Leadership team

LYNNWOOD—Gesa, a community-focused credit union, on Tuesday, June 11, 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. The announcement is the latest move for Gesa […]

Gesa Credit Union and Arbor Day Foundation celebrate 31,000 trees planted

RICHLAND—Gesa, a community-focused credit union, is proud to announce this Arbor Day that its Forevergreen Affinity Card, a fundraising program created in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, has had a successful first year. With support from more than 7,000 Gesa members and card holders, the two organizations raised more than $66,000, which will go […]

Pacific Crest Savings Bank welcomes Angela Monsef

Lynnwood, Wash., May 2, 2023—Pacific Crest Savings Bank is pleased to announce that Angela Monsef has joined the Lynnwood community bank as senior loan processor. Monsef brings more than 15 years of consumer and residential lending and mortgage experience to the role, previously serving in various lending positions around the greater Puget Sound region. “Angela’s […]

Lynnwood’s Pacific Crest Savings Bank welcomes new Senior Vice President

Lynnwood, Wash., May 1, 2023—Pacific Crest Savings Bank is pleased to announce that Ryan Douglas has joined the Lynnwood community bank as senior vice president and risk officer. Douglas brings more than 16 years of experience in finance, risk management and public service, most recently serving as a senior bank examiner with the Washington State […]

Seattle Credit Union opens branch at the Lynnwood Crossroads

LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 28, 2022 – Seattle Credit Union celebrated its ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, September 23, commemorating its Lynnwood branch opening for the not-for-profit financial cooperative. In addition to moving 1.5 miles down 196th Street Southwest, the Lynnwood location has undergone a few changes – namely removing its traditional teller line. Instead, the […]