Press Releases
Vantage West Credit Union Launches Initiative Empowering Arizonans to Harness the Power of Essential Customers
May 26, 2021
TUCSON, AZ (May 26, 2021) — Last year brought the terms “essential worker” and “essential business” to the forefront of society’s vocabulary. Essential workers and businesses are crucial... Read More
(PDF) Vantage West Credit Union Opens Fourth New Phoenix Location to Serve Growing Membership of 40,000 in Phoenix Metro
January 12, 2021
MESA, AZ (January 12, 2021) — For 65 years, Vantage West Credit Union has served the financial needs of Members, primarily across southern Arizona. Now, with approximately 40,000 Members in the... Read More
Vantage West Hires Mark Papoccia as Vice President, Business Banking
October 22, 2020
TUCSON, Arizona (October 22, 2020) – Vantage West Credit Union is pleased to welcome Mark Papoccia as their new Vice President, Business Banking. In his new role, Papoccia is responsible for... Read More
(PDF) Vantage West Credit Union Announces New President/Chief Executive Officer
October 1, 2020
TUCSON, ARIZONA – (September 2020) Vantage West Credit Union of Arizona has announced the selection of their new President and Chief Executive Officer. Following a nationwide search, the Board of... Read More
(PDF) Vantage West Grand Opening at Dobson Ranch (Mesa) Set for February 13, 2020
February 6, 2020
MESA, AZ (February 6, 2020) - Vantage West Credit Union will hold a grand opening celebration at its brand-new Dobson Ranch (Mesa) Member Service Center at 1955 W. Baseline Road, Suite 110. This is... Read More
(PDF) Vantage West to Open Fourth Branch in Phoenix
January 2, 2020
MESA, AZ (January 2, 2020) - Vantage West Credit Union signed the lease for the fourth of 10 new locations to be opened in the Phoenix area. The Crismon Gateway branch will be located at 1815 Crismon... Read More
(PDF) Vantage West Board Announces Election of Board Officers Results
December 2, 2019
TUCSON, Arizona (December 2, 2019) – Vantage West Credit Union’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce their Board officers for the 2019-2020 year. Oscar Lizardi will continue serving as... Read More
(PDF) Vantage West Wins 2019 Louise Herring Award
November 5, 2019
TUCSON, Arizona (November 5, 2019) - Vantage West Credit Union, southern Arizona's largest credit union, won the Louise Herring Philosophy-in-Action Award (Over $1B Asset Category) from the Mountain... Read More
(PDF) Vantage West Announced New Board of Directors and Updated Credit Union Bylaws at Annual Membership Meeting
October 10, 2019
TUCSON, Arizona (October 10, 2019) – Vantage West Credit Union, southern Arizona’s largest credit union, held its 64th Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Board Chairman... Read More
(PDF) Vantage West Wins Safety and Health Achievement Recognition
October 10, 2019
TUCSON, AZ (October 10, 2019) – Vantage West Credit Union received the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition (SHARP), awarded by the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety & Health... Read More
(PDF) In The News
CU Insight :: From Alaska to Arizona and beyond, credit unions protect communities from financial deserts, by Sandra Sagehorn-Elliott
June 20, 2025
Lack of access to in-person financial services causes serious economic harm, making it harder for... Read More
Metro Education Commission :: Vantage West Recognized by the Metro Education Commission
May 14, 2025
Metro Education Commission’s Evening to Empower(Ed) Honors Students, Educators, and Community... Read More
Credit Union Connection :: In 1 Day, Vantage West Dedicated Over 3,840 Hours to Community Service
October 21, 2024
With a steadfast commitment to community and service, Vantage West Credit Union put business on... Read More
Arizona Daily Star :: Giving Back in Southern Arizona
October 21, 2024
Vantage West closed all of its Tucson-area credit union branches to take part in an All-Team... Read More
Creature :: Experiencing Security: How IT Can Help Your Customer Experience, by Craig Higdon
October 17, 2024
IT security impacts nearly every part of your customer experience. Jim Jenkins from Vantage West... Read More
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