President's Blog

by Kerry Wahlen, President/CEO

Thank You For A Great Year!

Your support and loyalty to Goldenwest helped make 2016 standout as one of the best years in our 80-year history! Thank you for choosing our Credit Union as your financial partner.

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0 Comments - Posted on January 27, 2017

$1.4 Million Bonus Dividend

Chairman Bill Hart and the Goldenwest Board of Directors have announced Credit Union members will earn a total of $1.4 million in December 2016 through our bonus dividend program. Over the course of 13 years, Goldenwest members have collectively earned $9.375 million with the bonus dividend.

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2 Comments - Posted on December 6, 2016

A Season for Growth

On October 20th we announced our intent to merge with Health Care Credit Union. We are continuing with the merger application process while awaiting approval by federal and state regulators. With the addition of the eight Health Care Credit Union offices, Goldenwest members will soon have access to 12 branches in Salt Lake County and a total of 37 branches from Logan to St George.

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0 Comments - Posted on November 7, 2016

Goldenwest: A Tradition of Excellence

As the President of Goldenwest, I work closely with our Board of Directors, Officers, and Management Team to make certain our employees not only stand for excellence but also practice integrity in our interactions with the member-owners of the Credit Union.

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0 Comments - Posted on October 11, 2016

Memories from the Early Days

As Goldenwest celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, I have asked our members to share with me stories about the early days and members of the Credit Union. I have been thrilled by the response from our members, and wish to share with you some snippets from their memories.

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3 Comments - Posted on August 18, 2016

Recognizing Goldenwest's Founding Members

On May 13, 2016, we marked the 80th anniversary of the formation of Goldenwest Credit Union. Our modest beginnings included 25-cent membership fees and a meager $10.50 in assets. Today, we are among the strongest credit unions in the nation.

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4 Comments - Posted on June 11, 2016

80 Years of Members Serving Each Other

As we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Credit Union this year, I’ve found myself studying our history. The Credit Union was founded on May 13, 1936 in the midst of the Great Depression by employees of the Ogden Railway and Depot Company.

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0 Comments - Posted on May 21, 2016

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