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Goldenwest Named “Best of State” for the 13th Time – A Legacy of Excellence
Goldenwest Credit Union has once again demonstrated its leadership in Utah’s financial services industry by earning Utah’s prestigious “Best of State” award in the Credit Union category—its remarkable 13th win in just 18 years.
Goldenwest Releases 2024 Annual Report; Announces Board Positions
Goldenwest Credit Union presented its 2024 Annual Report and announced Board positions during the organization’s 89th Annual Meeting, held virtually on April 8, 2025. The online format was selected to enhance accessibility for Goldenwest’s nearly 200,000 members.
Goldenwest Urges Support for Credit Union Tax-Exempt Status
Goldenwest Credit Union and USU Credit Union are calling on members and supporters to help protect the financial benefits that credit unions provide to their members and communities. The U.S. Congress is currently considering tax reforms that could eliminate the tax-exempt status of credit unions nationwide, which would have a direct and significant impact on nearly 200,000 Goldenwest and USU Credit Union members.
Goldenwest Announces $3.5 Million Year-End Bonus for Members
Goldenwest Credit Union is proud to announce the distribution of a record-breaking $3.5 million year-end bonus to its members, marking the largest payout in the organization’s history. This milestone extends a 21-year tradition, during which Goldenwest has returned more than $30 million to its members.
Goldenwest Expands into Idaho Falls
Goldenwest Credit Union is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest full-service branch in Idaho Falls, located at 525 West Sunnyside Road. This marks the fifth branch in Idaho and the first in Idaho Falls, as Goldenwest continues its growth throughout the Gem State.
Goldenwest Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Branch in Mountain Green
Goldenwest Credit Union has officially broken ground on its newest branch in Mountain Green, marking the Credit Union’s continued growth in Morgan County. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Thursday, October 3rd, at 4950 W Old Highway Road, directly across from the new Lee’s Marketplace.
Goldenwest Systems Remain Secure
The tech outage, with its origins in the CrowdStrike software, that has caused disruptions in business operations across the globe has not impacted or affected Goldenwest’s core systems, including mobile and online banking.
Other USU Credit Union News
Ekenes Named Manager, Information Technology
June 21, 2023
Goldenwest Credit Union recently promoted Erik Ekenes to Manager over the Information Technology department.
Goldenwest Promotes Koga to Assistant Vice President over Contact Center and Virtual Branch
April 17, 2023
Toni Koga has been promoted to Assistant Vice President over the Contact...
Wise Promoted to Assistant Vice President of Operations and Records
April 17, 2023
Brooke Wise has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Operations and Records, and will oversee daily operations within...
Goldenwest Promotes Liehe to Vice President of Branching in Idaho
November 3, 2022
Katie Liehe has been promoted to Vice President of Branching for Idaho, where she leads operations and business development...
Mason Named New Business Development Manager
August 25, 2022
Stephanie Mason has been named USU Credit Union Business Development Manager of the Providence
Goldenwest Department Manager of Business Services
August 25, 2022
GWCU recently promoted Cordon Barker to the position of Department Manager of Business Services
Sloan Named Assistant Vice President, Consumer Lending & Underwriting
April 28, 2022
Goldenwest Credit Union is excited to announce Alyson Sloan’s promotion to AVP, Consumer Lending & Underwriting
Johnson Announed to Assistant Vice President, Branches
April 28, 2022
USU Credit Union has promoted Dave Johnson to the position of Assistant Vice President, Branches.
