Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting

Each year, we hold an Annual Meeting and invite all Verity members to attend. At this meeting, new board members are elected and Verity leaders discuss the state of the credit union.

The 93rd Annual Meeting was held virtually on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7 p.m. PT. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make it a success! The 2025 Annual Impact Report can be found here.

2025 Board of Directors Appointees

The following individuals were successfully appointed to the Board of Directors for Verity Credit union: 

Will Collins
I have been honored to serve as Chair of the Verity Credit Union Board and to continue supporting an organization whose mission closely aligns with my own commitment to community, equity, and meaningful impact. Verity’s focus on building relationships and expanding financial access resonates deeply with my professional and personal values. As board chair, I have worked to apply my experience in leadership, technology, and business process improvement to strengthen governance, support management, and help make a positive difference for our members.

Nick Etscheid 
As a 7-year member on Verity’s board and an avid user of Verity’s services, I know firsthand what makes Verity special and how much work we must continue to do to delight our members. Through my diligent service on the board, including within the Technology/Experience, Finance, and Executive Committees, I am able to leverage my background to help guide and support Verity’s talented management team in delivering on their plans today and into the future. It would be an honor to continue serving Verity and its membership. 

Tom Holz
I joined Verity in 2020 after relocating to Seattle and volunteered as a Board Associate. I have served on the Governance, Experience, Technology, and Supervisory Committees. Now I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve on the Supervisory Committee and Board of Directors providing oversight as we work together for the benefit and financial well-being of our members and communities. The credit union movement offers a sustainable and equitable alternative to traditional banking and Verity exemplifies the core values of this movement.

Wesley Nguyen
I am a professional with a 25-year career history that expanded through various roles in the private, non-profit, and government sector. I have a strong background in finance and possess a broad range of small business development. As a child immigrant and a person of color, I have a passion for immigrant issues and DEIB and bring with me a lived perspective to the Board. I am excited to join the Verity Credit Union's Board to advance DEIB without sacrificing financial success. It would be an honor and a privilege to serve.

Michelle Pham
Over the last six years, I have had the honor and pleasure to serve on Verity’s board. I would like to continue serving as a Director at Verity because of its commitment to banking on values, particularly its focus on supporting the well-being of the community our members live in. I have learned firsthand how the Verity board guides and prioritizes values-based banking and works with executive staff to make it happen. I am excited about the growth and direction at Verity and hope to continue serving as a board member.

I believe that my personal upbringing, professional background as a lawyer, and experience serving on local nonprofit boards will be an asset to the credit union. As a daughter of Vietnamese refugees, I did not always have the distinct advantages and connections others had. I tailored my professional and nonprofit experience to help those who are disenfranchised and disadvantaged. As a lawyer at Buchalter, I advise clients on business and financial issues, speak up for them in court, and volunteer my legal services to those who cannot afford it. My community-oriented mindset and my background in the law and business are uniquely suited to support Verity’s commitment to values-based banking.

I would be honored to continue serving Verity Credit Union and the community. Thank you for your consideration and support. 

2025 Supervisory Committee Appointees

The following individual was successfully appointed to the Supervisory Committee:

Lawrence Lerner
I bring more than three decades of executive leadership, digital transformation expertise, and community stewardship to my candidacy for Verity’s Supervisory Committee. Over the course of my career, I’ve driven more than $1B in revenue impact by aligning vision, people, and disciplined execution. This will be my third year serving on the Supervisory Committee, and I approach the role with both rigor and humility. Community support is deeply personal to me. Strong institutions are built on trust, accountability, and transparency. I believe thoughtful oversight protects the confidence our members place in Verity and ensures we remain aligned with their best interests. In addition to my executive work, I’ve served as a three-time corporate and public board director and have been actively involved in helping small and medium-sized businesses grow within our local economy.

I would be honored to continue serving our community on the Supervisory Committee.