CLATSKANIE – Wauna Federal Credit Union has promoted and hired several employees.

Susan Harkleroad was hired as branch manager for the Clatskanie Branch. She worked for WFCU from 2000 to 2003 as a lead member service representative. A mortgage loan processor at Bank of Astoria, she was also a loan coordinator at Compass Bank in Seaside. Prior to joining WFCU in 2000, she owned and operated her own business, coordinated parks and recreation programs and had several service and retail positions.

Rachel Larsen was hired as a commercial loan director. She comes to WFCU from Bank of Astoria. Larsen brings experience in commercial lending, real estate and consumer lending, commercial financial and cash flow analysis, annual loan reviews and residential and construction inspections.

Sue Whitton was promoted to operations manager for the Vernonia branch. She has been with WFCU for more than a year and brings restaurant industry management experience to the position.

Rachel Newcomb was promoted to operations manager for the St. Helens branch. She has served in many capacities at WFCU since 2004, including member service representative, loan officer and collection specialist.

Gina Dines was promoted to account specialist in the Clatskanie branch. Dines has been with WFCU for more than a year. Wauna Federal Credit Union is headquartered in Clatskanie

and has branches in Astoria, Clatskanie, St. Helens, Vernonia and Warrenton. Everyone

in Clatsop or Columbia counties is eligible for membership. For information, call (800) 773-3236.