Harborstone Credit Union selects Dolores Broeske as Chief People Officer
LAKEWOOD, WA (October 14, 2024) — Harborstone Credit Union has selected Dolores Broeske, a dynamic leader who joins Harborstone to create focus around workplace engagement, enhance talent development opportunities, and guide culture initiatives that lead to consistent and effective change management across the organization, as its new Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer.
Serving the credit union movement for more than 30 years, most recently as the President and CEO of HAPO Community Credit Union in Richland, Washington, Dolores led a variety of teams across the credit union, from lending and special projects to strategic management and human resources. She has dedicated expertise in organizational management, strategic execution and visioning, and influencing a culture of belonging to drive growth and success for the credit union.
As shared by Geoff Bullock, President and CEO of Harborstone Credit Union, “Dolores is a giant in our industry, with a tremendous reputation as a leader of leaders who knows how to build strong teams. Dolores’ values align with our values as an organization; she will be a fantastic addition to the entire organization and our Executive Team.”
As part of the CUES CEO Institute Program, she attended the Cornell Johnson School of Management, the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Virginia Darden School of Business where she studied organizational effectiveness, strategic planning and strategic leadership development. Dolores has received a number of accolades for her leadership over the years. In 2022, Dolores was honored by making the American Banker top 25 women leaders list as one of The Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions through her work to encourage employee loyalty and deepen the connection to company culture while supporting safety, wellness, and mental health. She believes in embracing diversity in the workplace while encouraging success for all individuals.
In September 2023, Dolores received the ATHENA Leadership Award, presented by the Tri-City Regional Chamber, recognizing women of professional excellence who are dedicated to community service and proactively seeking assistance for women in their pursuance and attainment of leadership skills.
“It is my honor to join the team at Harborstone Credit Union and to serve as their Chief People Officer. I look forward to being a strategic partner to ensure all people-related initiatives support the mission and vision of the credit union, and bringing my passion to create a culture of belonging where employees feel engaged, supported, and motivated to contribute to the success of our members and communities,” shared Dolores.
In her spare time, Dolores enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband of 33 years, two sons and three grandchildren. A Cancer Survivor as of 2019, she has a renewed outlook on life and enjoys spending time outdoors, soaking up all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
About Harborstone Credit Union
Since 1955, Harborstone Credit Union has served Washington communities as a member-owned, not-for-profit financial organization, with a history of serving those who serve, built on the principle of people helping people. At the heart of the credit union are knowledgeable and passionate team members who guide and empower individuals and business owners to make good financial decisions, promoting financial well-being and prosperity. Today, Harborstone has branch locations in King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties. As a banking advocate for its members, Harborstone’s mission is to build trusted and meaningful relationships with members—and to show up as a fabric of the community to help those communities thrive. Harborstone is also committed to working toward a more fair and equitable society, one relationship at a time. Harborstone has 16 branches, approximately $2.1 billion in assets, and more than 91,000 members. Learn more at www.harborstone.com.
