BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON-(July 10, 2018) Industrial Credit Union’s President and CEO, Terri Salstrom, has announced her plan to retire.
 
“We are truly thankful for Terri’s dedication to the Industrial Credit Union members and as we look to the future, we are grateful for Terri’s leadership and commitment to the long-term success of our credit union,” said Michael Ashby, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “We wish Terri a happy, healthy, and well-deserved retirement.”
 
Salstrom joined Industrial Credit Union in September of 1982 and has been the credit union’s President and Chief Executive Officer for the past 25 years. During this time, Salstrom guided the organization’s growth to over 26,000 members and assets of more than $245 million.
 
Salstrom’s leadership term was filled with accomplishments that built networks, promoted partnerships, and established a positive representation of Industrial Credit Union throughout the community and industry. Her commitment to the membership extends past the credit union walls, as Salstrom has been an advocate for the credit union movement and prominent volunteer in the local community. Credit union industry highlights include ten years as an advocate holding leadership positions on the Board and Governmental Affairs Committee with the WCUL (now NWCUA) in Olympia, Washington and Washington D.C., expanding credit union membership to all Washington residents, and many years spent with credit union leagues and foundations to develop and advance new products, services, and partnerships to benefit credit union members, as well as promoting employee education and community involvement. Salstrom volunteered 16 years as a member of the Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors to provide a safe haven and mentoring for the youth of Whatcom County.
 
Additionally, Salstrom expanded the credit union’s service through obtaining a CDFI Certification and Low-Income Designation allowing Industrial Credit Union to offer members a broader range of loans programs. Salstrom’s 23 years of commitment to the Feed the Need Community Food Drive, providing Whatcom County food banks with thousands of dollars and millions of pounds of food for local residents in need, supported community needs and increased the organization’s brand identity.
 
“I am grateful to have spent the past 35 years serving the members of Industrial Credit Union and am deeply honored to have had the opportunity to lead such a wonderful organization. I am very proud of what the Industrial team accomplished over the past 35 years and have great confidence in the future success of the credit union,” said Terri.
 
About Industrial Credit Union
Industrial Credit Union originated in 1941 in the kitchen of a small, white house to serve employees of the Puget Sound Pulp and Timber Company. Today, they have grown to have over $245 million in assets and 26,000 members. As of 2000, Industrial Credit Union has opened membership to anyone who lives or works in Washington State. The credit union aims to fulfill the financial needs of individuals and small businesses through cooperative financial services to strengthen the community. Industrial Credit Union upholds the values of accountability, dependability, integrity, and stability to provide superior, personalized service to all members.