DENVER — The Mountain West Credit Union Association (MWCUA), which represents 21 credit union in Wyoming, in addition to CUs in Colorado and Arizona, said it is endorsing Republican Mark
Gordon in his bid for governor.
The endorsement comes after candidate interviews and a vote by MWCUA members, the association said.
“Gordon has long supported credit unions in his previous role as the State Treasurer,” said Scott Earl, president and CEO of MWCUA, in a statement. “He is a fiscal conservative and his values for responsible financial practices align with those of credit unions. Additionally, he understands the need for continued regulatory relief actions to help credit unions and their members.”
Brian Rohrbacher, president and CEO of Atlantic City FCU in Lander, Wyo., who participated in the interview process, said the discussion “made it clear” Gordon was the candidate deserving of the endorsement.
“His long-standing support of credit unions is admirable, and he has a strong sense of the importance of credit unions in the communities they serve,” said Rohrbacher.
Gordon is currently state Treasurer in Wyoming, as well as a rancher and small businessman. He also served on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City from 2008 through 2012.