Whitefish Credit Union Welcomes New Faces to Member Business Lending Office

Kalispell, MT, February 11, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Whitefish Credit Union, Montana’s largest credit union, has announced the addition of several new personnel to their Member Business Lending office in Kalispell.

Taking over as the new vice president and manager of the Credit Union’s member business lending office is Kelly St. Onge. First joining Whitefish Credit Union in 2011, St. Onge brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the commercial lending field. St. Onge graduated from Whitefish High School and earned his degree in finance and economics from Montana State University. He also graduated from the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington. St. Onge says participating in community organizations is one of his passions. He’s volunteered with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Lions Club, Ducks Unlimited and United Way. Kelly is a current member of the Rotary Club of Kalispell and the Montana West Economic Development’s loan committee.

Starting as the new senior credit officer in the Credit Union’s Member Business Lending office is Scott Blodgett. Blodgett brings with him over 13 years of experience in the banking industry. He previously worked with Wells Fargo Bank, where he served as a business loan underwriter, credit manager in the Credit Management Group, and most recently as a business banking relationship manager. Blodgett hails from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and attended the University of Idaho where he earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting. He moved to the Flathead Valley three years ago with his wife and two young daughters. When not at the office, Blodgett enjoys spending time in the outdoors, including boating, camping and snow skiing.

Daniel James is joining Whitefish Credit Union as a member business loan officer. He has more than 14 years experience in residential construction, and consumer and commercial lending. James was born and raised in Montana and graduated from Whitefish High School. After attending the University of Montana, he returned back home to settle in Whitefish. He has past experience on numerous community volunteer boards such as the Flathead Building Association, United Way, and Kalispell Kiwanis. James is currently active with Leadership Flathead, a local leadership development course.

Joining Whitefish Credit Union as a new member business loan officer is Karen Witt, MBA. Witt joined the Credit Union with more than 12 years of business lending experience. She previously served as market president for US Bank in Kalispell, and most recently as a senior solutions architect with Xerox’s Global Financial Services Division. Witt is active in Rotary International, a long-time board member of Montana West Economic Development, and the founder of Flathead Valley Home Brewers Association. When she’s not helping members grow their businesses, Karen enjoys riding her horses and, of course, brewing beer.

About Whitefish Credit Union:
Whitefish Credit Union is a respected leader in the financial services industry. State chartered in 1934, it has gone on to become the largest credit union in Montana with nearly $1.4 billion in assets. Today, the Whitefish Credit Union manages six branches throughout the state, which serve the financial cooperative’s more than 58,000 members.