At First Tech, every member is a shareholder. And the Board of Directors are all volunteers. That’s what makes a credit union so great. The Board of Directors truly has every member’s best interests in mind every step of the way.

But you still might want to know a bit more about our current board. No problem. To learn more about each member, start scrolling.

Name: Carolyn Strong
Board title: Chairman of the Board
Current employer: University of Oregon AIM Program & Strong Strategic Consulting
Years on board: 20 
“I’m immensely proud that, at First Tech, you are in charge of your own money; anytime, anywhere. You can bank on being greeted by people who care, guidance you can trust and technology that not only works, but is always a step ahead.”

Name: Bill Peters
Board title: Vice Chairman of the Board
Current employer: Gunderson Inc.
Years on board: 19 
“I joined the credit union, which was Tektronix Fed. Employees Credit Union, in November 1973. Always have been a member, Always will be”

Name: Dawn Vance
Board title: Board Secretary
Current employer: Nike, Inc.
Years on board: 15 
"I take the most pride in my association with the credit union from the positive feedback I receive from our members. We have something quite unique in the industry and it's working."

Name: Tom Sargent 
Board title: Board Treasurer
Current employer: First Tech Credit Union
Years on board: 9
“Being involved, it’s a very obvious difference. Every decision is based on what’s best for the members of the credit union. Not about profit, not about what’s best for a small segment, but what’s best for the cooperative community.” – Tom Sargent

Name: Tom Gifford
Board title: Board Director; Chair of Supervisory Committee and Asset/Liability (ALCO) Committee
Current employer: retired
Years on board: 17 
“I am proud to be a director of First Tech because the credit union believes in delivering value to its members and offering growth and fairness to its employees - and it acts accordingly.”

Name: Dale Sands
Board title: Director
Current employer: Finance Director for the Metals Recycling Business of Schnitzer Steel, Inc.
Years on board: 16 
“I am very proud that First Tech continues to thrive in economic environments that are difficult for other financial organizations to navigate. First Tech continues to be recognized nationally for its innovation and success. Both the Management Team and the Members of First Technology Credit Union are to be commended for their commitment to one another and for what they continue to accomplish together.”

Name: Greg LeFever
Board title: Director
Current employer: Self, communications and consulting
Years on board: 4
“It’s gratifying and challenging to be part of an organization that’s on the cutting edge of both banking and technology, and always using both for the highest good of our members.”

Name: Steven D. Bang
Board title: Director
Current employer: FutureSelves, Inc.
Years on board: 12 
“Serving member's needs comes first at First Tech. Being a democratically controlled, member owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative makes this possible.”

Name: Tony Backes
Board title: Director
Current employer: Microsoft
Years on board: <1