BECU Spotlight

BECU members and employees share their knowledge, insights and experiences related to financial wellness and community engagement.

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Using Our Strength To Deliver on Our Purpose

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BECU rose to the pandemic's challenges to support evolving member needs.

BECU Honors Nonprofits with Annual Awards

2020 People Helping People Award Recipients

Local nonprofits honored for helping communities, driving social change.

Update on BECU's Journey Towards a More Inclusive Cooperative

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CEO Benson Porter shares the credit union’s progress in 2020 and what’s ahead.

BECU’s Annual Day of Service with Tom Berquist, Chief Marketing Officer

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Read how BECU plans to give back to our communities this year.

BECU and KEXP Partnership

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Get the inside story about the BECU and KEXP partnership from KEXP’s Kevin Cole and BECU’s Toby Travis.

BECU Expanding to Whatcom County with Scott Strand, Chief Operating Officer

Bellingham Market Entry: Scott Strand

Learn about BECU’s expansion into Whatcom County this year.

Meet Oliver: Recent Grad and Soon-to-Be Med Student

Member Spotlight - Meet Oliver

He aspires to become a doctor.

We are Listening, Learning and Taking Action

Benson Porter

Driven by our values, we are taking meaningful action.
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Neighborhood Financial Center Managers

BECU's Seattle Branch

We meet two branch managers who embody the BECU value of Members First.

In a Time of Crisis, Our Focus Remains Serving our Members

In a Time of Crisis

In these times of uncertainty, BECU remains focused on the financial wellbeing of our members and their communities.

Meet Kayleigh and Colton - They Are Saving For A Wedding

Member Spotlight - Meet Kayleigh and Colton

They both have been members their entire lives.

Meet Leo - He Is an Early Saver

Member Spotlight Meet Leo

He gets financial advice from his grandma.

Brian Knollenberg, VP Digital Marketing and Analytics

Brian Knollenberg, VP Digital Marketing and Analytics

Read more about doing the right thing for our members.

Meet Dianissa - She Is All About Saving

Member Spotlight Meet Dianissa

Not having a debit card helps her save money.

Sean Murphy, Chief Information Security Officer

Sean Murphy

Learn how to keep yourself safe online.

Meet Bruce - He Has His Eye on Retirement

Member Spotlight Meet Bruce

He wants to retire and help raptors.
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Shannon Finch, Director of Environmental Branding

Shannon Finch

Read how her and her team create engaging branch atmospheres.

Meet Sarah - She's Not Just a Number

Member Spotlight Meet Sarah

She feels like a member at BECU and not just another account holder.

Stacey Black, Lead Financial Educator

Stacey Black

She's never met anyone that regrets saving too much.

Meet Kristine - a Member for Over 25 Years

Member Spotlight Meet Kristine

She loves being able to access her accounts anywhere in the world.

Meet Charmaine - It Feels Like Family

Member Spotlight Meet Charmaine

When she talks to a BECU rep she feels like she’s known them forever.

Meet the Affinity Team

Affinity Team

Learn about the team behind all of our cool partnerships and sponsorships.

Meet Josh - He Tries to Spend Wisely

Member Spotlight Meet Josh

He likes to invest in experiences rather than things.

Debbie Wege, Cooperative Community Advocate

Debbie Wege, Cooperative Community Advocate

Learn how she brings our co-op principles to life.
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Meet Patricia - She Likes to Keep Her Money Local

Member Spotlight Meet Patricia

She shares the best piece of financial advice she's received.

Meet Melissa - She's Seeing the Country

Member Spotlight Meet Melissa

She downsized to an RV and travels.

Alvin Lee, Digital Channel Manager

Alvin Lee, Digital Channel Manager

Additional self-service features arrived in 2019 and more!

Meet Dave - He Believes in Saving Early

Member Spotlight Meet Dave

He started savings accounts at BECU for his grandkids.

Liz Wagner, Senior Digital Strategy Manager

Liz Wagner, Senior Digital Strategy Manager

Learn what we accomplished in 2019.

Meet Nickii - She Believes in Rainy Day Funds

Member Spotlight Meet Nickii

See how much she sets aside for her emergency fund.