Helping credit unions thrive is more than my business — it’s my lifelong passion.
I began my credit union journey shredding old drafts and inserting share draft buck slips in members’ statements at my dad’s credit union. That’s where I learned the lesson that still drives me today: it’s all about the member.
Over more than three decades in financial services, I’ve worked in both large and small credit unions and the Northwest Credit Union Association (GoWest CUA). My background spans strategic planning, operations, marketing, compliance, and leadership development.
Credit unions trust me because I:
Credit Unions for Kids - 40 Years of People Helping People
25 Years the Northwest Classic is still Making A Difference
My Dad, Gary VandeVenter, sharing the Credit Unions for Kids story in 2017. I was honored to sit with him and talk about the program.
Based in Portland, Oregon, Rockwell Advisory Services partners with credit unions nationwide to strengthen strategy, operations, and culture. Led by Kasey Rockwell, CUDE, CCUE, the firm helps small and midsize credit unions thrive in a changing financial landscape.