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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