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Goldenwest Named One of Utah’s Best Places to Work in 2025
Goldenwest Credit Union is excited to announce its recognition as one of Utah Business magazine’s 2025 “Best Companies To Work For.”
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Goldenwest Credit Union is pleased to announce the payout of a record-breaking $4 million to its members through the Golden Rewards Loyalty Bonus program.
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Goldenwest Credit Union and Ascent Credit Union have announced their intent to merge, creating one of the strongest financial institutions in northern Utah and Idaho.
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David Butterfield Appointed President/CEO Following Retirement of Kerry Wahlen
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Ogden, UT: September 10, 2025 – American Banker has named Goldenwest among the Best Credit Unions to Work For in the nation.
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Payson, UTAH - August 13, 2025 – Goldenwest Credit Union marked another milestone on August 11th with the grand opening of its 51st full-service branch, located at 824 West 800 South, in Payson, next to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.
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MOUNTAIN GREEN, UTAH – June 16, 2025 – Goldenwest Credit Union has officially opened its 50th branch, expanding its footprint in Morgan County with a new location in Mountain Green. The full-service branch is located at 4950 Old Highway Road, across from Lee’s Market.
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Goldenwest Credit Union has once again demonstrated its leadership in Utah’s financial services industry by earning Utah’s prestigious “Best of State” award in the Credit Union category—its remarkable 13th win in just 18 years.
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Goldenwest Credit Union presented its 2024 Annual Report and announced Board positions during the organization’s 89th Annual Meeting, held virtually on April 8, 2025. The online format was selected to enhance accessibility for Goldenwest’s nearly 200,000 members.
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Goldenwest Credit Union and USU Credit Union are calling on members and supporters to help protect the financial benefits that credit unions provide to their members and communities. The U.S. Congress is currently considering tax reforms that could eliminate the tax-exempt status of credit unions nationwide, which would have a direct and significant impact on nearly 200,000 Goldenwest and USU Credit Union members.
Other Credit Union News
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Ekenes Named Manager, Information Technology
Goldenwest Credit Union recently promoted Erik Ekenes to Manager over the Information Technology... Read More
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Goldenwest Promotes White as Manager for Herriman Branch
Goldenwest is excited to promote Lana White as the new Branch Manager over the Herriman... Read More
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Wise Promoted to Assistant Vice President of Operations and Records
Brooke Wise has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Operations and Records, and... Read More
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Goldenwest Promotes Koga to Assistant Vice President over Contact Center and Virtual Branch
Toni Koga has been promoted to Assistant Vice President over the Contact... Read More
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Goldenwest Hires Muhlestein as Manager for Springville Branch
Goldenwest has hired Leon Muhlestein as the Branch Manager over our new Springville Branch. Muhlestein has over Read More
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Goldenwest Promotes Hainline as Manager for McKay-Dee Branch
Goldenwest is excited to promote Lacey Hainline as the new Branch Manager over the recently opened McKay-Dee Branch. Read More
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Goldenwest Promotes Liehe to Vice President of Branching in Idaho
Katie Liehe has been promoted to Vice President of Branching for Idaho, where she leads operations Read More
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Goldenwest Hires Snell as Manager for Orem Branch
Goldenwest is excited to welcome Nancy Snell as the new Branch Manager over the Orem, Utah Branch. Read More
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Goldenwest Hires McMurdie as Manager for Eagle Branch
Goldenwest is excited to welcome Brad McMurdie as the new Branch Manager over the recently opened Eagle, Idaho Branch. Read More
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Goldenwest Hires Howard as Manager for Boise Branch
Goldenwest is happy to have Crystal Howard as the Branch Manager over the newly opened Boise, Idaho Branch. Read More