Press Releases

Press Releases

Dr. James Manilla, former PCC Leader and UA VP, appointed to Vantage West Board

April 25, 2017
Vantage West, southern Arizona’s largest credit union, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. James Manilla, former President/Chancellor of Pima Community College and Vice President for... Read More
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Vantage West receives National Marketing Award

April 25, 2017
For the second year in a row, Vantage West Credit Union was honored with a prestigious Category’s Best Diamond Award for Segmented Marketing by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), in... Read More
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Vantage West President/CEO named Tucson’s Man of the Year

February 10, 2017
Vantage West President/CEO named Tucson’s Man of the Year For the past 64 years, Tucson has honored those who have greatly contributed to our community with the Greater Tucson Leadership Man... Read More

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco appoints Vantage West leader as CDIAC member

February 1, 2017
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco has appointed Robert D. Ramirez to serve on the Twelfth District Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC). He will serve as a voice... Read More
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Gomez appointed to Vantage West Board

January 26, 2017
Vantage West, southern Arizona’s largest credit union, is pleased to announce the appointment of Augustine Gomez as an Associate Director to the Vantage West Board of Directors.... Read More
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Vantage West receives WorldatWork 2017 Seal of Distinction

January 25, 2017
Vantage West has earned the 2017 Seal of Distinction from WorldatWork, a nonprofit HR Association and compensation authority, in recognition of the credit union’s outstanding commitment to employee... Read More
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Vantage West has new Senior Business Relationship Manager

December 27, 2016
William Tong recently joined Vantage West’s Business Lending and Services team to help members grow and manage their business. His credentials include 21 years of banking experience in the... Read More
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Pisik appointed Chairman of Vantage West Board

December 26, 2016
Vantage West Credit Union is pleased to announce that Mitch Pisik has been selected by the Board to serve as Chairman.  He began his service to Vantage West in 2015  as an Associate Director,... Read More
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Vantage West welcomes new Mortgage Sales Director

December 21, 2016
Guillermo Caldelas has joined Vantage West as its new Director of Mortgage Sales. He has more than 15 years of leadership experience as a mortgage professional,  and has been involved with many... Read More
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Vantage West awards $20k in annual holiday charitable grants

December 16, 2016
Vantage West employees nominated 10 organizations that they believe deserve one of the $2,000 grants  traditionally awarded  by the credit union during its yearend celebration.... Read More
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