BREMERTON, WA (April 29, 2025) |
Kitsap Credit Union is excited to announce that Matthew Wech has joined the team as the new Vice President of Sales. In this strategic leadership role, Matthew will be responsible for designing and driving the credit union’s sales strategy, focusing on growth, effectiveness, and fostering a high-performance culture. His leadership will be essential in executing sales strategies that align with the credit union’s business goals and values, ensuring continued success and member satisfaction.
With over 25 years of experience in banking and financial services, Matthew has a proven track record of delivering results and managing diverse operational environments. His enterprise-level experience and focus on strategic goals will be invaluable in guiding Kitsap Credit Union forward and meeting the evolving needs of the organization.
Matthew will play a key role in developing and implementing sales strategies that align with the credit union’s growth objectives. His diverse skill set will strengthen both the sales approach and member service.
Simon Powley, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer of Kitsap Credit Union, said, “Matthew’s extensive experience in retail banking and his leadership in driving high-performance teams will be invaluable to our organization. His strategic vision and collaborative approach will help us achieve our ambitious growth targets. We are excited to have him onboard, and I’m confident his contributions will have a lasting impact on our sales strategy.”
In addition, Matthew will build and maintain relationships across various business lines, uniting teams to work in sync and support our continued growth, helping the credit union not only meet but exceed its revenue goals.
“Success at Kitsap Credit Union means providing excellent service to our members while fostering a unified organizational team,” said Simon Powley. “Our culture is about achieving goals together and helping one another. I look to Matthew not just to steer us toward success, but also to serve as a coach and mentor, empowering his team to reach their full potential. This will ultimately benefit our members, our organization, and our community.
Matthew Wech expressed his excitement about the opportunity. “I’m thrilled to join Kitsap Credit Union, a financial institution that is so committed to its members and the community,” said Matthew Wech Vice President of Sales. “I look forward to working alongside the talented team here to drive growth, enhance member experiences, and help achieve our collective goals. Together, we will continue building on the strong foundation of success and create even more opportunities for our members.”
Matthew attended Rocky Mountain College and Pacific Coast Banking School. He is also Series 7 & 66 licensed, further solidifying his expertise in the banking and financial services sector. Throughout his career, Matthew has served as Senior Area Retail Leader and Vice President at Key Bank, overseeing the Olympic and Kitsap Regions, and has led marketing strategies at Bank of America, Union Bank/Frontier Bank, and First Federal.
To schedule an interview with Kitsap Credit Union CRO Simon Powley and Matthew Wech or for more information, please contact Melisa Tropeano at melisa@mtlcommunications.com