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Annual, prestigious awards recognize impactful credit unions and inspiring leaders Tucson, AZ (Oct. 23, 2026) — Vantage West Credit Union was recognized at GoWest Credit Union Association’s 2026 MAXX experience...
TUCSON, Ariz. — Vantage West Credit Union, in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco), has secured $400,000 in Access to Housing and Economic...
Tucson, Ariz. – Vantage West Credit Union is proud to announce that its Chief Commercial and Impact Officer, Mark Papoccia, has been named President of the Youth On Their Own...
TUCSON, Ariz. — Vantage West Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Michelle Goeppner to Chief Lending Officer. In her new role, Goeppner will oversee the credit union’s lending strategy and operations,...
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Harborstone Credit Union Has Agreed to Acquire HUSTL
Harborstone Credit Union has agreed to acquire HUSTL from Vantage West, bringing the digital banking you rely on together with the full strength of a credit union. Here’s what’s happening and what it means for you.
The World’s Most Wonderful Soccer Kits of 2026-27
Nicknamed “the Monsoon kit,” the highly-charged purple shirt is inspired by the electrical storms that periodically form in the skies over Tucson, Arizona, and the Sonoran Desert that surrounds it — which, as it happens, makes for an incredibly dramatic, almost cinematic football shirt design.
Vantage West Credit Union Launches Family Financial Education Partnership with My First Nest Egg
Vantage West has partnered with My First Nest Egg, a family-focused financial education platform that helps children and teens build strong money habits early. Through this collaboration, families gain access to engaging, practical resources, like seasonal activities, printable tools, and teen-focused content covering real-life topics such as budgeting, first jobs, and major money decisions. making it easier to bring financial conversations into everyday life.
Leading the Future of Video‑Assisted Branch Banking
Vantage West is leading the evolution of branch banking by putting member needs first through advanced self‑service and video‑assisted technology. Speaking at Diebold Nixdorf’s Intersect event, Vantage West shared how its approach blends efficiency with personalized service.
As Jim Jenkins, CISO at Vantage West, explained, “We’re not implementing video because we want video—we’re doing it because our members sometimes need it to complete their transactions.” Joined by peer credit unions, Vantage West highlighted how video banking supports a flexible, hybrid branch model designed to meet members where they are.
Vantage West CEO Sandra Sagehorn‑Elliott Reelected to Origence Board of Directors
Vantage West President and CEO Sandra Sagehorn‑Elliott continues to play a leading role in shaping the credit union technology landscape, following her reelection to the Origence Board of Directors. Her continued service reflects the industry’s trust in experienced credit union leadership to help guide innovation and direction across the cooperative lending ecosystem.
Vantage West Celebrates FC Tucson’s New Season
Vantage West celebrated the start of FC Tucson’s new season alongside fans at Corbett’s, marking the kickoff of another year supporting local soccer, youth programs, and the Tucson community.
“We have been partnered with FC Tucson for a decade and this year we’re expanding our partnership to be the official financial partner, and we love what FC Tucson is doing for the community, the excitement they bring, their youth programs are especially close to our heart,” Sagehorn-Elliott said.