CLATSKANIE – Wauna Federal Credit Union has announced the expansion of its mortgage loan department, headed by Kellie Elliott, mortgage loan director. 

The following employees have been promoted to mortgage loan officers: Debra Workman, Astoria and Warrenton branches; Marvene Lane, Clatskanie branch; Brian Franck, Vernonia branch; and Monica Samaras, St. Helens branch and Scappoose members. Mortgage loan officers specialize in offering mortgage purchase, first mortgage equity refinance, manufactured home and bare land loans and home equity lines of credit.

WFCU is headquartered in Clatskanie and has branches in Astoria, St. Helens, Vernonia and Warrenton. Everyone in Clatsop or Columbia counties is eligible for membership. For information, call (800) 773-3236 or go to (www.waunafcu.org)