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Forster takes leadership position with GoWest Credit Union Association

IBR Staff//September 2, 2022

Forster takes leadership position with GoWest Credit Union Association

IBR Staff//September 2, 2022

GoWest Credit Union Association has announced the addition of Zach Forster as vice president of legislative affairs for Idaho’s credit unions. In this role, Forster will help to advance public policy, raise awareness and engage in collective action supporting credit unions and their members in the state. Forster is credited with having a wealth of experience guiding the legislative and regulatory needs of financial institutions in Idaho. He also served on teams supporting policymakers at the state and federal levels, including current Gov. Brad Little, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch and former Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter. Forster joins GoWest with a great deal of knowledge and experience that will be extremely beneficial to Idaho’s credit unions, said Jennifer Wagner, executive vice president and chief advocacy officer for GoWest Credit Union Association, and his expertise in the state’s financial and policy realms will be a great asset.