GoWest Credit Union Association

Vice President

• Develop legislative strategy and lead credit union advocacy efforts in Oregon
• Advocate for credit union interests before the Oregon State Legislature and executive-level elected officials
• Supervise and manage Oregon lobbying strategy development and implementation
• Develop and proactively advance legislation beneficial to Oregon credit unions
• Build relationships with statewide executive-level elected officials and Oregon state legislators
• Identify emerging legislative and industry developments shaping state policy statements and issue agendas
• Lead the Oregon Government Affairs Committee, State Issues Work Groups, and applicable task forces
• Modernize and implement grassroots and grasstops key contacts programs
• Serve as treasurer of OR-CUPAC and ensure timely sunshine and election reporting
• Set budgets and coordinate grassroots support for elected officials or candidates
• Represent Oregon credit union members within the Association and with external groups
• Engage directly with credit unions and represent the Association at relevant meetings and events
• Connect regularly with Oregon credit union members regarding state-specific issues

Vice President, Legislative Affairs