JoAn Sanders and Charles Papenfus were elected as the newest board members of CU*NorthWest. Their positions were voted-on at the annual Stockholders Meeting that took place during CU*NorthWest’s 2013 Leadership Conference.

As CEOs of Cheney and Inland Valley Federal Credit Unions respectively, both Sanders and Papenfus are longstanding CU*NorthWest client credit union partners. CU*NorthWest’s business design allows for an affordable ownership opportunity and the ability to run for the board of directors. ‘Making Ownership Real’ is a concept that both CEOs feel is an integral part in working with the 100% credit union owned CUSO.

“I am honored and very excited to serve on the board of such an innovative and collaborative company”, Sanders said.

Sanders and Papenfus are filling two open positions on the board of directors.