Yates is an innovator and supports ideas that are geared to advance technology. He has a degree in Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and studied business management at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition, he has served on numerous national Credit Union National Association (CUNA) committees. He is active in the Cheyenne community where he currently serves as President of the Cheyenne Schools Foundation. He is an active Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE), and was instrumental in the formation of what is now the Mountain West Credit Union Foundation. In 1993, he joined First Education Federal Credit Union, where he is now the President and CEO. He began his career in 1984 as a teller and from there, moved into accounting and IT. “His dedication to the credit union movement, and the technologies that will keep us relevant, is a tremendous benefit to both the Association, and our member credit unions.” “Jim has been an active member of his community, as well as the Association, for many years,” said Earl.
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Jim Yates, President and CEO of First Education Federal Credit Union in Cheyenne, WY and newly named chairman of the Mountain West Credit Union Association Board of Directors, was awarded the Credit Union Professional of the Year. HOPE stands for “Helping People Every Day.” HOPE nominees were recognized throughout the year either at their credit union, a Chapter event or within their state. The Association also gave out the HOPE Award. The Mountain West Credit Union Association also presented its annual credit union Professional and Director of the Year, as well as the Hope Award, at a special dinner also held April 27 at The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, CO.Įach year, the Association solicits nominations to determine the Professional and Director of the Year. Jim Yates, First Education Federal Credit Union was re-elected for a 3-year term in the Class 3 category.John Uchida, Space Age Credit Union was re-elected for a 3-year term in the at-large category.Greg Mills, Aventa Credit Union was re-elected for a 3-year term in the Class 2 category.Robert Ramirez, Vantage West Credit Union was re-elected for a 3-year term in the at-large category.For that, we thank them and are grateful.”Īdditionally, there were four board seats up for re-election. All four incumbents chose to run for an additional term and were elected by acclamation. “Their passion for our members is evident in their ongoing commitment to serve in this capacity in addition to their responsibilities at their respective credit unions.
“I am looking forward to working with these amazing individuals who are tremendously dedicated to supporting the credit union movement,” said Scott Earl, President and CEO of the Mountain West Credit Union Association. Greg Mills, President and CEO of Aventa Credit Union in Colorado Springs, CO will serve as Secretary. Colleen Curtis, President and CEO of Southwest Healthcare Credit Union in Phoenix, AZ will serve as Treasurer. Jay Curtis, President and CEO of First Credit Union in Chandler, AZ, will serve as Vice-Chairman. Serving as Chairman of the Board is Jim Yates, President and CEO of First Education Federal Credit Union in Cheyenne, WY.
Mountain West Credit Union Association announces new board, annual award winners Board named along with Professional, Director of the Year and HOPE Award WinnersĭENVER, CO (May 14, 2018) - The Mountain West Credit Union Association’s Board of Directors announced it elected a new slate of officers after the Association’s Annual Business Meeting held April 27, 2018.
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