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 members best interest in mind every step of the way.

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 and position: Beaverton School District, Special Education Aide (autism); University of Oregon AIM Program, Adjunct Professor (information design)
Years on board: 24 
“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: Tony Backes
Board title: Vice Chairman of the Board
Current employer and position: Microsoft, Litigation Business Manager
Years on board: 4
"Extraordinary commitment and leadership in both the industry and the community it serves."

Name: Bill Peters
Board title: Secretary of the Board. Chairman, CUSO Board
Current employer and position: Gunderson LLC, Assist and Controller
Years on board: 23
“Best in the West.”

Name: Tom Sargent 
Board title: Board Treasurer
Current employer and position: First Tech Credit Union President/CEP (since 1985)
Years on board: 13
“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.”

Name: Shola Aluko
Board title: Director
Current employer and position: Amazon, Senior Product Manager
Years on board: 3
“First Tech Credit Union is a well run credit union, focused on technology employees, while broadening the member base and adopting new banking technologies.”

Name: Steven D. Bang
Board title: Director
Current employer and position: Mondosoft, Business Development
Years on board: 18
“With few exceptions, it has been a real pleasure volunteering on the board for the last 16 years. First Tech places member satisfaction as its top priority. First Tech is stellar in its community and charitable involvement.”

Name: Tom Gifford
Board title: Director; Chairman, First Tech Supervisory Committee
Current employer and position: Retired
Years on board: 19
“Delivering value to our members is what First Tech is all about.”

Name: Rob Gloeckner
Board title: Director
Current employer and position: Field Turf Builders, General Manager
Years on board: 3
"First Tech is a class-act organization. I am genuinely impressed with their customer service and constant push to make everyday banking easier for its members.

Name: Greg LeFever
Board title: Director
Current employer and position: Greg C. LeFever, Writing and Editing
Years on board: 7
“First Tech has earned a national reputation for bringing innovative technology to personal-finance management. My mission on the board is to help sustain that reputation to the benefit of our credit union members.”