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Advocacy Training Ignites Credit Union Movement Passion
Across six GoWest states, training attendees are now ready for meetings with state and federal policymakers.
The GoWest Credit Union Association is the unifying voice for credit unions in Phoenix, Denver, Boise, Olympia, Salem, Cheyenne and Washington, D.C. The Association works with state and federal policy makers, coalitions, and consumer groups to keep credit union powers strong, and give credit unions the opportunity to thrive. Northwest consumers have the best access to credit unions in the nation, because of our unsurpassed operating environment.
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GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY CENTER
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As the unifying voice for Regional Credit Unions in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, and Washington, D.C. your Association Advocacy team is here to help. Please call us at 800.995.9064, or email us your advocacy questions and we will be happy to help provide insight.
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Joe Adamack
VP, Legislative Affairs for Washington
GoWest Credit Union Association
Phone: 206.340.4812
Toll-free: 800.995.9064 x102
Joe Adamack is the Vice President of Legislative Affairs for the GoWest Credit Union Association in Washington. In this role, he represents the interests of the state’s 85 credit unions and their members before the Legislature, statewide elected officials, and agencies to ensure state laws and rules support and foster a positive regulatory environment that […]
Jordan Beyer
Manager, Grassroots Advocacy
GoWest
Phone: 208.350.6509
Toll-free: 800.995.9064 x309
Jordan Beyer is Grassroots Advocacy Manager for the GoWest Credit Union Association. In this role, he has the pleasure of working closely with credit union leaders and their staff in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington to help them better understand their role as credit union advocates. Beyer enjoys being a storyteller, conveying to elected officials on […]
Ryan Fitzgerald
VP, Legislative Affairs for Idaho
Phone: 208.350.6116
Toll-free: 800.995.9064 x306
Ryan Fitzgerald is the GoWest Credit Union Association Vice President of Legislative Affairs for the State of Idaho. Fitzgerald works on behalf of Idaho credit unions and their members to advocate for sound policy and legislation that is beneficial and supportive of the credit union movement. He’s a passionate advocate for credit union interests and, […]
Pamela Leavitt
Policy Advisor, Advocacy & Grassroots for Oregon
Phone: 503.887.2336
Toll-free: 800.995.9064
Pamela Leavitt is the Oregon State advocacy and grassroots policy advisor for the GoWest Credit Union Association. Leavitt contributes to the coordination of the Association’s governmental affairs activities in the Oregon Legislature, with emphasis on establishing effective credit union participation in the legislative and political process. She helps manage the legislative agenda and works with […]
John Trull
VP, Regulatory Advocacy
Phone: 503.350.2209
Toll-free: 800.995.9064 x209
John Trull is the Vice President of Regulatory Advocacy for the GoWest Credit Union Association. He works to advocate credit unions’ opinions and positions to Federal and State Regulators to ensure reasonable non-burdensome regulations are promulgated. In addition to monitoring regulatory development and participating in the rulemaking processes where appropriate, Trull serves as a contact […]
Jennifer Wagner
EVP & Chief Advocacy Officer
GoWest Credit Union Association
Phone: 503.350.2224
Toll-free: 800.995.9064 x224
Jennifer Wagner is the EVP & Chief Advocacy Officer for the GoWest Credit Union Association. She leads the Association’s federal governmental affairs priorities, working closely with the congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. as well as in our region. Wagner oversees the Association’s grassroots advocacy programs and initiatives to raise political action funds to support candidates […]
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Advocates bolstered support for federal legislation and met with NCUA directors.
