Vision
Members choose Gesa as their trusted lifelong financial partner.
Mission
Gesa Credit Union’s mission is to help members prosper by providing access to a broad range of valued and cost-effective financial products and services.
- Members have convenient access to a comprehensive and progressive range of financial products and services throughout their life.
- Members receive overall rates and fees competitive with other financial institutions.
- Members trust that Gesa provides honest advice in their best financial interest, confidentiality, accurate transactions and information, all while safeguarding their information and financial assets.
- We offer convenient and innovative access to relevant financial education for our members, their children and our community to promote financial literacy and long-term financial wellness.
- Members' service experience is exceptional as a result of an engaged workforce that is invested in the success of the Credit Union.
Core Values
Great Member Relations
We provide remarkable service by exceeding member expectations, being the member’s advocate, anticipating member needs and providing the member with relevant financial education.
Effective Organizational Culture
We value staff and treat them well. We hold employees personally accountable. We encourage open communication and innovation throughout the organization.
Leadership Integrity
Our leaders take responsibility and are held accountable. They are accessible and lead by example. They uphold a high level of ethics and integrity.
Sound Financial Management
Risk is controlled, and operations are managed in a safe, sound and efficient manner.
Responsible Community Partner
We are a dedicated community partner. We have a positive economic impact on the regions in which we operate, and we consider the consequences of our decisions on all the communities we serve. We work closely with charitable organizations whose missions align with ours. We incorporate environmental sustainability into everyday business practices and decisions.
The Board of Directors is made up of members elected by the membership at the Annual Meeting. The Board meets monthly to review the performance of the Credit Union and set Credit Union Board policy.
William J. Melberg
Chair
Gesa Member Since 1980
Elected to the Board in 1993
Martin Valadez Torres
Vice Chair
Gesa Member Since 2009
Elected to the Board in 2012
Gregg Andrews
Secretary
Gesa Member Since 1980
Elected to the Board in 2008
Iris Anderson
Director
Gesa Member Since 1997
Elected to the Board in 2008
Manuel Chavallo
Director
Gesa Member Since 1992
Elected to the Board in 2008
Bob Follett
Director
Gesa Member Since 1984
Elected to the Board in 2000
Paul Korstad
Director
Gesa Member Since 1975
Elected to the Board in 1996
Bill Roberts, Jr.
Emeritus Board Member
Gesa Member Since 1968
Elected to the Board in 1989
Peter Smith
Director
Gesa Member Since 1984
Elected to the Board in 2009
Brett Spooner
Director
Gesa Member Since 2010
Elected to the Board in 2015
Jessica Schneider
Associate Board Member
Gesa Member Since 2001
Elected to the Board in 2019
The Supervisory Committee is elected by the membership at the Annual Meeting. An outside audit firm conducts an annual opinion audit at the request of the Supervisory Committee which also oversees internal audit functions to ensure proper internal controls are in place and policies are adhered to.
It is the responsibility of the Supervisory Committee of Gesa Credit Union to monitor the financial safety and soundness of the credit union and to oversee compliance with various financial and regulatory requirements.
The internal auditors meet with the Supervisory Committee monthly to review internal audit reports, financial statement trends, information protection status, potential fraud issues, risk assessments and internal control practices. The Committee also closely monitors the results of the state and federal examinations as they occur.
Committee Members
- Kara Rohrig, Chair
- Kevin Sullivan, Vice Chair
- Bob Hamm, Secretary
- Nate Higgins, Committee Member
For issues or concerns you are not able to resolve with management, please use the link below to contact the Committee.
Contact the Supervisory Committee
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Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee Compensation Schedule
As permitted by law and the Credit Union's Bylaws, Gesa provides reasonable compensation to the Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee for their service to the Credit Union. An annual stipend is payable in quarterly installments in recognition of the education and time requirements that are necessary and expected of Board members, who set the strategic direction of and provide general oversight of the Credit Union, and Supervisory Committee members, who provide oversight regarding the safety and soundness of the Credit Union.
As required by law, the members of the Credit Union shall be informed of the compensation provided to the Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee members.
Compensation Plan
The annual stipend ranges between $15,000 and $22,000 for Board members and is based on leadership position(s) held. The annual stipend for Supervisory Committee members ranges between $7,000 and $11,000 and is based on leadership position held.
| Position |
Compensation |
| Board Chair |
$22,000 |
| Director |
$15,000 |
| Supervisory Committee Chair |
$11,000 |
| Supervisory Committee Member |
$7,000 |
| Board Committee Chair |
$3,000 |
Anticipated Board Compensation Schedule for 2019
| Board Member |
Compensation |
| Bill Melberg |
$22,000 |
| Martin Valadez Torres |
$15,000 |
| Gregg Andrews |
$15,000 |
| Iris Anderson |
$15,000 |
| Manuel Chavallo |
$15,000 |
| Bob Follett |
$18,000 |
| Paul Korstad |
$15,000 |
| Bill Roberts, Jr. |
$18,000 |
| Peter Smith |
$15,000 |
Anticipated Supervisory Committee Compensation Schedule for 2019
| Board Member |
Compensation |
| Kara Rohrig |
$11,000 |
| Nate Higgins |
$7,000 |
| Kevin Sullivan |
$7,000 |
| Bob Hamm |
$7,000 |
For questions or concerns regarding Board of Directors or Supervisory Committee compensation, please contact the credit union’s Supervisory Committee at:
Post Office Box 753
Richland, WA 99352
