Western WA credit union serving 3 counties gets new leadership for first time in 15 years
Lakewood-based Harborstone Credit Union on Wednesday announced a new chief executive officer.
Geoff Bullock will succeed Phil Jones, who is retiring after 15 years in the position. Bullock comes to the job after serving as executive vice president and chief member experience officer of Royal Credit Union of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and is expected to take the helm at Harborstone before the end of October.
“Geoff is an inspirational and innovative leader,” said Ann Anderson, chair of Harborstone Credit Union’s Board of Directors in a statement. “Based on our thorough and independently-led executive search process, we’re confident Geoff is the strongest fit to drive Harborstone into its next phase of growth and success.”
“It was clear throughout this process that Harborstone is a special place, and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Bullock in Wednesday’s announcement. “Ann Anderson and the board exuded the credit union’s mission, and their knowledge and professionalism blew me away. ....”
According to the release, Bullock is working toward a doctorate in change leadership at the University of Southern California and holds a MBA in finance from Concordia University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from North Park University. He also has earned CUES CEO Institute Certificates through Wharton, Cornell and the University of Virginia.
Bullock and his wife, Nicole, have two daughters. According to Wednesday’s release, he is also a cheer dad “and a huge advocate for foster care and adoption, having served as a foster parent his entire adult life.”
Harborstone started in 1955 as McChord Federal Credit Union, serving airmen at the base. It opened its customer base to the wider state population in 1996 and changed its name to Harborstone Credit Union. It has branches in King, Pierce and Thurston counties and has grown to $1.9 billion in assets.
This story was originally published September 21, 2022 at 2:20 PM.
