Colorado Bill Proposes Mandatory Financial Literacy for Students

We are pleased to announce that Todd Marksberry has been appointed by the Board of Directors as Westerra Credit Union's Interim President & CEO.

Demonstrating its financial strength and stability, Westerra Credit Union (Westerra) announced it has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for the second year in a row.

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Westerra Credit Union Announces Change in Leadership

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76 Teachers Were Awarded $500 Each and Nine School Districts Each Received $1,000

Westerra is reaffirming its dedication to supporting local students and schools through a series of impactful initiatives that include comprehensive financial literacy programs, career development workshops, and more.

We are excited to announce the opening of our new Littleton location! Join us for our Grand Opening Event on October 5th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm where there will be swag, a raffle for 2 beach cruisers, refreshments and an opportunity to meet Dinger!

We are excited to announce that our School Grants program is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. All applicants must be a member with Westerra and an educator working in early childhood through grade 12.

We are proud to announce that we are the proud sponsor for this year's Denver Pridefest and the Denver Pride 5k. We will have a booth at the event and staff participating in the parade and 5K.

We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Westerra Cares Scholarship Program. This scholarship recognizes students’ outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential and community involvement to help continue their educational journey.

We are proud to announce that we are turning 90 this year! We are committed to helping all of our members prosper, which is why we try stick to our roots while also making advancements to further improve the member experience.

Westerra partnered with the Colorado Rockies and chose a teacher to throw the first pitch during the May 10th game in honor of Teacher Appreciation week.

We are excited to announce that Daniel (DJ) Kutch has joined our team as the new Chief Financial Officer! With nearly 25 years of experience in the financial industry DJ is the perfect fit to ensure the sustainability for both Westerra and our members.

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our annual all staff meeting and afternoon of service, "Volunterra" this Thursday from 12:00-5:00 P.M. MDT. During this meeting staff will work together to build kits to help support our community.

We are pleased to announce that we won the Diamond Award for our " Swim or Swim" video. The Video showcases our very own Cynnomon Gordon and how hard work, perseverance, and positivity helps her best protect our members.

This past month, three Westerra leaders were fortunate to take part in opportunities presented by advocacy organizations GoWest Credit Union Association and America's Credit Unions (formerly Credit Union National Association [CUNA]).

Mark Your Calendar for the Virtual Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 2:00 pm

We are proud to announce that we are entering our 10th year as a sponsor for Special Olympics Colorado's Annual plunge. This event raises money to support Special Olympic athletes so that they can participate in sports, health and other programs for free.

Westerra has been selected for Newsweek's "Best Regional Credit Unions" annual list! This list honors financial institutions that support members, support local initiatives and rank high on several criteria points.

Please read this article to learn more about our Annual Notices and important information for Westerra Credit Union 2024.

Thank you for being a loyal member! With 2023 coming to a close, we invite you to reflect on our 2023 Highlights with us.

Westerra is happy to announce that Bryan Wisher has joined the team as our newest MLO.

Westerra proudly supports schools in the Denver Metro area through our Westerra Cares Initiative. This initiative allows us to allocate monetary awards to school staff to pay for items or programs that benefit the students and allow for academic success.

Westerra received three prestigious community impact awards in recognition of “Westerra Cares”: Dora Maxwell Community Service Award [State/Regional Level; Honorable Mention National Level] and CU Times’ Luminaries Award – Community Impact [Individual].

Westerra is happy to announce that Kevin Kiernan has joined the team as our newest MLO.

The Board of Directors of Westerra Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Schmidle as its President and CEO, after serving as Acting President and CEO for the past several months.

Join Westerra in welcoming the newest member of our Mortgage team! As a trusted mortgage advisor, his strong foundation of knowledge and expertise will serve him, and his customer and clients well, as he steps into his this role.

Westerra Credit Union has been honored with the prestigious Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Award by the Go West Credit Union Association in recognition of our Westerra Cares community engagement initiative.

This year, there are two vacancies on the Board of Directors with terms of three years, ending in 2028.

Westerra is excited to have Participated in A Precious Child’s “Fill a Backpack” school supply drive this 2023 - 2024 school year.

In an article featured in the Banking Business News Network, Steve Schmidle, Acting CEO for Westerra, shares how Quincy Place combines personal connection with digital-based technology and convenience. Click here to read more. 

Westerra is excited to announce our new financing program called "One- time Close Construction- to- Permanent Loan" which will streamline loan processes for new home construction or renovation projects.

Laura Morales has been approved as an official member of the Westerra Board of Directors and Bill Abbey is returning to the Audit Committee. We appreciate Laura and Bill for their dedication to Westerra and congratulate them on these new roles!

This summer, you can find Team Westerra in your neighborhood! Members and community members are invited to stop by the neighborhood events and celebrations, say hello and learn about Westerra’s products and services.

The inaugural Scholarship Program provide financial assistance to high school seniors in the Denver Metro.

Ron was a tireless and diligent member of our Board and contributed to Westerra’s growth, including attending meetings and providing input on initiatives that served Westerra’s members, until his final days.

With 15 years of experience in the mortgage industry, his most recent role being at Wells Fargo, Kendall brings an approach to mortgage lending that is 100% client and customer focused.

We are excited to announce our new Quincy Place Location opening this summer. Please stay tuned for more exciting details to come.

Westerra was excited to partner Mile High United Way for a special company-wide volunteer event on April 18 in celebration of National Volunteer Week.

We recognize the news about Silicon Valley Bank & Signature Bank may cause concern. Read about the key differences between these for-profit banks and Westerra, a not for profit credit union where each individual depositor is federally insured by the NCUA.

The Polar Plunge is a cold-weather fundraiser aimed at raising $583,000 to provide critical funding for nearly 16,000 Special Olympics Colorado athletes. Supporting this important cause has become a cherished tradition at Westerra Credit Union.

The Housing section of the New York Times highlighted the low-down-payment option offered by Westerra Credit Union. The article provides a variety of information to readers about how to secure a mortgage without a large down payment.

Our Belmar branch staff was happy to have joined the celebration with the Sekulich family of Army Sgt. John Sekulich, who turned 106 years young. Click “Read More” for a link to the interview.

Westerra is pleased to award 71 grants to local schools in the following districts: 27J, Adams 12, Aurora Public Schools, Denver Public Schools, Douglas County Schools, Englewood Public Schools, Huerfano Re-1 School District, and Jeffco School District.

Mario Gil, Westerra's VP of Talent Development, talks about Pride, the LGBTQI+ Community, shares Westerra's values and focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Westerra is implementing the 2023 loan limits early allowing homebuyers to receive better loan terms for a single family home up to $715,000.

Forbes' annual rankings of the Best-In-State Banks & Credit Unions in the U.S. names Westerra among the top 5 CUs in Colorado for the third year in a row.

Westerra and our member community raised funds for the Community Foundation Boulder County Wildfire Relief Fund.

Along with the rebrand, we have implemented other beneficial changes for members.

With our digital-first approach and commitment to our community, this is just another way to make banking easier for you.

Forbes' annual rankings of the Best-In-State Banks & Credit Unions in the U.S. names Westerra among the top 5 CUs in Colorado.