A Message from the CEO

Hello!

Greetings from WCLA Credit Union. Thank you to everyone who joined us at Tulalip for our annual meeting. For a copy of our 2025 Annual Report, click here: WCLA CU 2025 Annual Report.

Again, WCLA Credit Union was ranked in the Top 100 Performing Credit Unions nationally by S&P Market Intelligence for 2025, which would not at all be possible without you.

Almost halfway through 2026, we’re continuing our mission to serve individuals and companies in the timber industry, providing lending solutions particular to the industry and offering the most attractive deposit rates we can to continue supporting that purpose. I encourage you to check out our current CD special. The rate for a 14-month CD is 3.75% APY* and we will bump that up by .25% if you show us any competitor with a higher rate for the same or shorter term.



Your deposits directly impact our capability to support the capital needs of loggers. 

Until next time,



Charles Thompson,

President & CEO

We Want Your Opinion

We have a quick survey that we would like our members to us to give us their thoughts on how we might better serve you.

Tessa has been with WCLA Credit Union for over 18 years, making her the longest tenured employee of the credit union. Although she has worked at both banks and credit unions, she prefers the smaller, nonprofit, member-focused aspect of the credit union, specifically supporting the niche financial needs of those in the timber industry.

Tessa earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration (Accounting) from the University of Washington. She has worked in banking for more than 25 years, where she started as a teller and transitioned from front office to back-office duties, eventually landing on finance/accounting and operations management. 

Recreationally, Tessa enjoys traveling, reading, visiting breweries, and adventuring on both two and four wheels with her husband Jeff and their new bulldog, Missy.

Labor Day (Credit Union closed)

• Monday, September 7, 2026

*APY = annual percentage yield. 14-month share certificate has a one-time option to increase or 'bump' the dividend rate by .25% during the term of the deposit. Rate increase must match competitor rates of equal or shorter term. Maximum rate is 4.00% APY. APY assumes funds remain on deposit until maturity. Fees may reduce earnings. Stated APY effective as of 04/20/2026. $500 minimum deposit. Offer subject to change without notice. Available to all WCLA CU and WCLA members. Insured by NCUA. 

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