FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 5, 2006

MATT PURVIS NAMED NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Northwest Community Credit Union (NWCU), one of the largest credit unions in the state, has named Matt Purvis as marketing vice president. Purvis, who assumed the vice president role on Monday, Oct. 2, will oversee all marketing initiatives for credit union’s 13 branches in the state of Oregon.

Purvis brings extensive financial institution experience to the credit union, having previously served as manager of U.S. Bank in Eugene, Ore. Additionally, Purvis was CEO of Burley Design Cooperative, a leading manufacturer of specialty bicycle products.

“We’re delighted to have Matt on board as our new vice president of marketing,” said Helen Byrnes, president of NWCU. “Matt’s extensive marketing experience will be a real asset to us as we plan for the future of NWCU.”

A fully licensed securities agent, Purvis holds a Master of Business from the University of Oregon and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois. Purvis has also been recognized by Oregon Business magazine as one of Oregon’s top 20 business leaders.

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