Stacy Koos has spent more than 20 years in commercial banking, and Peak Credit Union just put that experience to work.
The member-owned financial cooperative has named her Vice President of Business Services, with a mandate to grow its support for businesses across Washington and Oregon.
Who She Is and What She’ll Do
Koos’s background covers commercial lending, business development, treasury management (the behind-the-scenes work of handling a company’s cash flow) and relationship banking. At Peak, she’ll steer the business services strategy, deepen member relationships, broaden business banking offerings, and help local companies get the financing they need to grow.
Her most recent stop was Summit Bank, where she was Senior Vice President and Market Development Officer, running business development and growth strategy across Oregon. Before that, she served as the bank’s Senior Vice President and Commercial Team Lead. In that role she oversaw commercial lending teams and pushed growth in business loans, deposits, and client relationships.
Michelle Anderson, Peak’s Chief Growth Officer, says Koos brings “an exceptional combination of commercial banking expertise, leadership, and proven commitment to local communities.” Anderson added: “Her expertise will help us deliver more value to our business members. As we continue to grow, I truly believe her leadership will prove instrumental in helping more businesses and communities thrive.”
Deep Roots in the Community
Think of a good local contractor: they know the neighborhood, the codes, and half the people on the street. Koos has that kind of local knowledge. She currently chairs the board of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce and holds leadership roles with the Eugene Arts and Business Alliance and the Lane Council of Governments. Earlier, she held leadership positions with the Albany Chamber of Commerce and the Good Samaritan Albany General Hospital.
On the academic side, she has an MBA in finance from Southern Oregon University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado. She also graduated from the Oregon Bankers Association Commercial Lending School.
“I’m honored to join the talented team at Peak Credit Union,” Koos said. “I look forward to working together to expand business services, build meaningful relationships with our members, and continue making a positive impact in the communities we serve.”
What It Signals
The hire reflects Peak’s ongoing investment in personalized financial services and business banking in Oregon. It also fits the credit union’s longer pattern of serving individuals, businesses, and communities through financial education, trusted relationships, and local investment.
If you run a business in Washington or Oregon, it’s worth a look at what a credit union can offer. Ask Peak about its business loans and treasury services, compare terms with your current bank, and bring your growth plans to the conversation.