CALCOE FCU received the first Annual Spirit of CU*NorthWest award at the CUSO’s annual leadership conference held in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Leslie Johnson, CEO of the Yakima, WA-based credit union accepted the award on behalf of the 2000 member; $20 M credit union.   Greg Smith, CEO of CU*NorthWest said that CALCOE has been in the forefront of testing and implementing new products and service throughout the year and has shown strong commitment to serving their membership base, most recently by opening a new branch in Moxee, WA.

“CALCOE lives a straight line to member approach when evaluating new products and services and once the path is chosen, moves aggressively,” Smith said. “The credit union has developed a culture of efficiency and investment.”

The Spirit of CU*NorthWest award is presented to a credit union who has demonstrated what it truly means to be a CU*NorthWest partner and exemplifies the cooperative spirit. This year, CALCOE FCU was exemplary in doing so.