FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Sandra Citrigno
Meriwest Credit Union
Direct Line: (408) 363-6383/ Cell Phone: 408-887-3833

Meriwest Names Marlene Dippell Financial Center Manager

SAN JOSE, Calif., December 15, 2005 -- Meriwest Credit Union, one of Silicon Valley's largest financial institutions, has named Marlene Dippell as Manager of Meriwest’s River Oaks Financial Center. Ms. Dippell is responsible for delivering strong sales and member service results.

“We are very excited that Marlene has accepted the position as manager for the River Oaks Financial Center She has extensive banking and customer service experience and will provide additional strength to the River Oaks team ensuring that our members will be taken care of,” said Maria Sanchez, Assistant Vice President of Retail Financial Centers.

Marlene recently joined Meriwest as a Financial Services Representative. Prior to joining Meriwest, Ms. Dippell was Branch Manager for Citizen Bank in Hanover, New Hampshire. She is a seasoned banker with 30 years of experience in financial services.

About Meriwest Credit Union
As an established and proactive full-service financial institution, Meriwest is dedicated to making life easier for businesses and families in the San Francisco Bay Area and Tucson, Arizona through personal, convenient and innovative financial services. More information can be found at www.meriwest.com.