Our Board of Directors plays a vital role in shaping the future of our credit Union. The Board is committed to upholding the values and mission of Gesa. Their guidance ensures we remain accountable to our members and focused on providing exceptional services.
We have a vacant position on our Superviosory Committee. If you’re interested and meet our qualifications we encourage you to apply.
The board meets monthly to review the performance of the Credit Union and set Credit Union Board policy.
The annual stipend ranges between $20,000 and $40,000 for Board members and is based on leadership position(s) held. The annual stipend for Supervisory Committee members ranges between $9,000 and $20,000 and is based on leadership position held.
| Position | Compensation |
|---|---|
| Board Chair | $38,000 |
| Board Member | $25,000 |
| Supervisory Committee Chair | $15,000 |
| Supervisory Committee Member | $11,000 |
| Board Committee Chair | $5,000 |
The Gesa Credit Union Officials Compensation Program began effective January 1, 2019. In 2024, Gesa Credit Union paid its Board and Supervisory Committee the amounts listed below.
For questions or concerns regarding Board of Directors or Supervisory Committee compensation, please contact the credit union’s Board of Directors at:
Post Office Box 500
Richland, WA 99352
| Title | Board Members | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Board Chair | Geof Griebel | $35,250 |
| Board Vice Chair | Martin Valadez Torres | $23,750 |
| Board Secretary | Brett Spooner | $23,750 |
| Board Member | Gregg Andrews | $23,750 |
| Board Member | Andrew Austin | $23,750 |
| Board Member | Ben Basson | $23,750 |
| Board Member | Manuel Chavallo | $23,750 |
| Board Member | Linda Cowan | $23,750 |
| Board Member | Bob Follett | $28,500 |
| Board Member | Bill Melberg | $28,500 |
| Board Member | Jessica Schneider, M.D. | $23,750 |
| Board Member | Peter Smith | $14,407 |
| Title | Supervisory Committee Members | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| SC Chair | Rob McFarland | $14,500 |
| SC Vice Chair | Matt Medlin | $10,500 |
| SC Secretary | Portia Singian | $10,500 |
| SC Member | Bob Hamm | $10,500 |
| SC Member | Kevin Sullivan | $9,872 |
Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee Compensation Schedule
As permitted by law and the Credit Union’s Bylaws, Gesa provides reasonable compensation to the Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee for their service to the Credit Union. An annual stipend is payable in quarterly installments in recognition of the education and time requirements that are necessary and expected of Board members, who set the strategic direction of and provide general oversight of the Credit Union, and Supervisory Committee members, who provide oversight regarding the safety and soundness of the Credit Union.
As required by law, the members of the Credit Union shall be informed of the compensation provided to the Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee members.
At Gesa Credit Union, we are committed to transparency and strong governance. Our bylaws outline the rules and principles that guide our operations, including membership eligibility, board elections, and financial policies. These bylaws ensure we remain a member-focused, cooperative institution.
For full details, you can review our bylaws document below:
Missed our 2024 Annual Meeting? You can see the 2023 highlights and achievements in our Annual Report.
Save the Date for Gesa’s Annual Membership Meeting!
When: Wednesday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual (Register to receive the link via email)
Gesa’s 72nd Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m. We welcome you to join us in this virtual format.
How to attend:
Members are asked to register in advance for this virtual meeting. Simply register online HERE with your first and last name, email address, and phone number. All members who are registered will receive login information via email by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the event.
During the virtual meeting, elections will be held for those Board of Director and Supervisory Committee members with terms expiring at the 2025 Annual Membership Meeting. The nominees are as follows:
Board of Directors Nominees (Three-year term)
Supervisory Committee Nominee (Three-year term)
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Eligibility
Application Process Submit the following to supervisorycommittee@gesa.com:
Approval
Duties
For questions or accommodation requests, contact the VP of Internal Audit at (509) 316-4676 or lance.johnson@gesa.com
Interested and qualified individuals should submit a letter of interest along with a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) outlining how you may satisfy the requirements and your fit for the role as a Supervisory Committee member. Submissions should be sent to the Supervisory Committee email at supervisorycommittee@gesa.com.
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Applying should only take a few minutes. Please have these documents ready:
Use your online banking log-in to pre-fill your application with saved information.
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