The GoWest Foundation works with credit unions across the region to move the needle on economic issues impacting the financial health of both people and communities. We are led in this work by an exceptional team that is committed to the Foundation’s mission and values.
Meet the Team



Sarae Bay
AVP & Managing Director, Foundation
Phone: 206.294.1604
Toll-free: 800.995.9064


Adelle Pomeroy
Program Director, Foundation
Phone: 206.790.4316
Toll-free: 800.995.9064 x245
Board of Directors

Nora Carpenter
Director
Retired, CEO of United Way of the Treasure Valley

Ning Duong
Director
EVP & Chief Operating Officer, Credit Union West

Larry Ellifritz
Director
President & CEO, Consolidated Community Credit Union

Jackie Hoonjan
Director
President & CEO, Pacific Cascade Federal Credit Union

Ali Migaki
Director
Chief Experience Officer, iQ Credit Union

Charlotte Nemec
Vice Chair
President & CEO, Canopy Credit Union

Todd Pearson
Chair
Regional President, Global Credit Union

Gene Pelham
Director
Retired President & CEO, Rogue Credit Union

Eric Renaud
Director
President & CEO, Pima Federal Credit Union

Kelly Schrader
Director
Community Partner

Troy Stang
President
President & CEO, GoWest Credit Union Association

Tyler Valentine
Secretary
President & CEO, StagePoint Federal Credit Union

Tracie Wilcox
Director
President & CEO, OnTap Credit Union

Arick Williams
Treasurer
President & CEO, Columbine Federal Credit Union