Routing Number 325181248
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Governance
Board of Directors
The board meets monthly to review the performance of the Credit Union and set Credit Union Board policy.
- Geof Griebel
Board Chair - Martin Valadez Torres
Board Vice Chair - Brett Spooner
Board Secretary - Gregg Andrews
Board Member - Andrew Austin
Board Member - Ben Basson
Board Member - Manuel Chavallo
Board Member - Linda Cowan
Board Member - Bob Follett
Board Member - William Melberg
Board Member - Jessica Schneider, M.D.
Board Member - Diane Perry
Associate Board Member - Cristina Reyff
Associate Board Member - Malcolm McLellan
Associate Board Member - Peter Smith
Emeritus Board Member
Supervisory Committee
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.
- Rob McFarland
SC Chair - Matt Medlin
SC Vice Chair - Portia Singian
SC Secretary - Bob Hamm
SC Member - Kevin Sullivan
SC Member
The annual stipend ranges between $20,000 and $27,000 for Board members and is based on leadership position(s) held. The annual stipend for Supervisory Committee members ranges between $9,000 and $13,000 and is based on leadership position held.
| Position | Compensation |
|---|---|
| Board Chair | $27,000 |
| Director | $20,000 |
| Supervisory Committee Chair | $13,000 |
| Supervisory Committee Member | $9,000 |
| Board Committee Chair | $4,000 |
The Gesa Credit Union Officials Compensation Program began effective January 1, 2019. In 2023, Gesa Credit Union paid its Board and Supervisory Committee the amounts listed below.
For questions or concerns regarding Board of Directors or Supervisory Committee compensation, please contact the credit union’s Board of Directors at:
Post Office Box 500
Richland, WA 99352
| Title | Board Members (2023) | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Board Chair | Geof Griebel | $22,462 |
| Board Vice Chair | Martin Valadez Torres | $23,359 |
| Board Secretary | Brett Spooner | $20,000 |
| Board Member | Gregg Andrews | $24,538 |
| Board Member | Andrew Austin | $20,000 |
| Board Member | Ben Basson | $20,000 |
| Board Member | Manuel Chavallo | $20,000 |
| Board Member | Linda Cowan | $20,000 |
| Board Member | Bob Follett | $24,000 |
| Board Member | William Melberg | $20,641 |
| Board Member | Jessica Schneider, M.D. | $20,000 |
| Board Member | Peter Smith | $24,000 |
| Title | Supervisory Committee Members | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| SC Chair | Rob McFarland | $10,857 |
| SC Vice Chair | Matt Medlin | $9,000 |
| SC Secretary | Portia Singian | $9,000 |
| SC Member | Bob Hamm | $9,000 |
| SC Member | Kevin Sullivan | $11,143 |
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.
Annual Reports
Missed our 2024 Annual Meeting? You can see the 2023 highlights and achievements in our Annual Report.
Annual Meetings
2024
Save the Date for Gesa’s Annual Membership Meeting!
When: Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual (Register to receive the link via email)
Gesa’s 71st Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m. We welcome you to join us in this virtual format.
How to attend:
Members are asked to register in advance for this virtual meeting. Simply register online HERE with your first and last name, email address, and phone number. All members who are registered will receive login information via email by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the event.
During the virtual meeting, elections will be held for those Board of Director and Supervisory Committee members with terms expiring at the 2024 Annual Membership Meeting. The nominees are as follows:
Board of Directors Nominees (Three-year term)
- Andrew Austin
- Manuel Chavallo
- Linda Cowan
Supervisory Committee Nominee (Three-year term)
- Kevin Sullivan
We thank you for your membership!
Contact the Supervisory Committee/Board of Directors
Routing Number: 325181248
51 Gage Blvd. Richland, WA 99352
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