FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 18, 2012
JIM DRAKE NAMED PRESIDENT OF BLUE MOUNTAIN CREDIT UNION
On JANUARY 17, 2012, JIM DRAKE accepted the position of President of BLUE MOUNTAIN CREDIT UNION, a credit union whose field of membership includes Seventh-day Adventists living in the state of Washington or the Upper Columbia Conference; students, alumni and employees of Walla Walla University; employees of the City of College Place, Andy’s Market, Elsom Roofing, Walla Walla General Hospital, Wheatland Village and Quail Run Retirement Community; and immediate family members of current members.
Blue Mountain Credit Union is a $29 million credit union located in College Place, WA. The Credit Union serves over 3,500 members. It is a Washington State chartered credit union with deposits insured by NCUA. Originally chartered in 1959 because members of the of Walla Walla College faculty were tired of high interest and bank fees, they started it in the corner of an office on campus. Through the years it has had a strong affiliation with Walla Walla University and the Seventh-day Adventist faith. www.bmcu.net
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