Point West Credit Union Announces The Promotion Of Mariely Flores To Vice President Of Operations (Photo) -05/13/25
Portland, OR (May 13, 2025) – Point West Credit Union is excited to announce the promotion of Mariely Flores to the role of Vice President of Operations. In just over a year with the credit union, Mariely has quickly proven herself to be a thoughtful and values-driven leader, bringing her extensive experience and deep commitment to cooperative principles into every interaction.
Mariely joined Point West as Remote Branch Manager and immediately stood out for her ability to implement positive change within the call center and lead with empathy. With over a decade of managerial experience in operations with financial institutions, Ms. Flores consistently fosters innovation and operational excellence. Her passion for Point West and its mission is clear, and her leadership has already made a meaningful impact.
“Mariely impressed us throughout every step of our vetting process—not just for her qualifications, but for the heart and commitment she brings to Point West,” says Amy Nelson, President/CEO of Point West Credit Union. “It’s clear she genuinely cares about our members, our mission, and the people behind the work we do. Her leadership helps guide our North Star, and we’re excited to see how she continues to shape the future of our operations and our cooperative.”
“From day one, I knew Point West was different. In the best way.” says Mariely Flores. “I’m honored to step into this leadership role and continue serving our members and staff with compassion, transparency, and purpose. It’s a privilege to be part of a team that not only talks about inclusion and equity, but lives it every day.”
About Point West Credit Union
Point West Credit Union is 100% not-for-profit, member-owned and headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With a bilingual staff ready to help its members achieve financial empowerment, Point West works with its community partners to bring inclusion and equity to the underserved and needed capital to local microenterprise businesses—all with an unwavering commitment to its members and cooperative development. Find out more and join Point West today at https://www.pointwestcu.com/.
