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Gesa Credit Union has donated $40,000 through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to its longtime partner, the Memorial Foundation. The donation supports pediatric healthcare programs at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital and Children’s Village. This year, Gesa bid and donated $40,000 for an electric jeep, presented to Julio, a four-year-old patient, at Gesa’s headquarters. “We are honored to partner with the Memorial

Gesa Credit Union has partnered with the Puyallup School District to launch five new co-branded Affinity Debit Cards to support local students. Each swipe of these cards will raise funds for Emerald Ridge High School, Puyallup Digital High School, Puyallup High School, Rogers High School, and Walker High School, benefiting their academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs. Since its launch in

Gesa Credit Union is awarding more than $380,000 to partner school districts across Washington through its Affinity Debit Card Program, the largest annual contribution to date. The funds will enhance academic programs, and support extracurricular activities and athletics. “We believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities,” said Brandon Allison, AVP of Training, Education and Community Outreach.

Gesa Credit Union has appointed Lance Johnson as Vice President of Internal Audit, effective August 21. With over 34 years of experience in financial oversight and risk management, Johnson will enhance Gesa’s internal controls and asset safety. He will lead the internal audit team, develop comprehensive audit plans, and conduct annual risk assessments. “His extensive expertise in audit and compliance

Gesa Credit Union is excited to participate in Metal Blockchain’s Banking Innovation Program, marking a step forward in our efforts to explore avenues of integrating advanced technology into our services. This collaboration will look toward transformative applications of blockchain technology, including digital identity solutions, single sign-on services, private subnets, and asset tokenization.   These initiatives could revolutionize how we offer

Gesa Credit Union warmly welcomes Kurt Johnson as the new Chief Financial Officer and Steve Tagnolli as Vice President of Home Loans. Kurt brings over 27 years of financial expertise, significantly strengthening our strategic planning and financial management. Steve, with 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry, will lead efforts to expand and improve our home loan services. These

This year, Gesa Credit Union is delighted to award over $100,000 in scholarships to 37 deserving students within the Pacific Northwest. Since its launch in 1987, our scholarship program has contributed more than $1.1 million, helping students start on or continue their higher education journeys, including those managing student loans. Each scholarship underscores Gesa’s commitment to the communities we call

Gesa Credit Union recently expanded its high school work program by opening a new branch at Renton High School. Launched in 2000 with Richland High School, the program now includes 12 high schools across Eastern Washington, providing students with real banking experience as paid interns. Students learn essential financial skills, such as managing transactions and understanding financial principles. Today, the

Gesa Credit Union is excited to unveil its new student-run branch at Renton High School, the latest in its High School Credit Union program. This initiative offers 15 DECA students roles as Student Tellers and a leadership position for one student as the Campus Branch Manager. Since 2000, Gesa has been integrating real-world financial industry experience into high school curriculums.

Gesa Credit Union Partners with the Arbor Day Foundation to Launch New “Forevergreen” Affinity Card in Honor of National Arbor Day (TCJOB – announces launch of new Forevergreen Affinity Debit Card in support of the Arbor Day Foundation’s efforts to reforest the Pacific Northwest. The Forevergreen card is the sixth card to join Gesa’s Local Heroes Affinity Cards that support