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© 2012 Blue Mountain Credit Union
Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government.
Equal Housing Lender
© 2012 Blue Mountain Credit Union
New President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 18, 2012
(COLLEGE PLACE, WA) · On JANUARY 17, 2012, JIM DRAKE has 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.
Under the leadership of Marlene Oddie, BMCU board chair, the Board of Directors selected Drake after an extensive search for qualified candidates. “BMCU is well positioned to take advantage of the changes in the financial services industry and provide quality service to our membership, given these challenging financial times”, Oddie shared. An experienced credit union executive was a key objective in the search for a new President.
Drake has worked at the credit union in all functional roles during the past eight and a half years and has served as acting manager since October. Drake graduated from Eastern Washington University with a B.A. in Business Administration and is well respected by the staff and membership. Drake is passionate about the credit union movement and shows a commitment to it as a long-term endeavor. The board believes he has the skills to be successful in creating an efficient operation and providing quality service to the field of membership.
Oddie added, “We’re also excited for the opportunity to have a soon-to-be resident of the valley, Bob Schumacher, a retired credit union executive with over 30 years of experience in the industry, as a mentor to us.”
Marlene Oddie has served as chair of the BMCU Board of Directors for two years and is owner of KISSed Quilts in College Place, WA.
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