Meet Our Leadership Team
Board of Directors
- Udey Chaudhry, Chairman
- Harsha Vyas, Vice-Chairman
- Steve Goveia, Treasurer
- Rosario Monge, Secretary
- Edwin Mach, Director
- Scott Timpe, Director
- Arthur Jue, Director
Emeritus
- Ramsey Melugin, Board Emeritus
Supervisory Committee
- Taylor Lee, Chairman
- Phil Fluegemann, Secretary
- Jason Laker, Member
Board Associate
- Villin Shah, Associate
- Helen Kane, Associate
- Diana Joseph, Associate
- Henri Proutt, Associate
Executive Management Team
Lisa Pesta
President and Chief Executive Officer
Lisa Pesta was appointed President and CEO of Meriwest in January 2023. Ms. Pesta has been in senior leadership roles in financial services for over 20 years. She joined Meriwest Credit Union, directing the human resources, training, and facilities functions, in 2000.
Chad Maze
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Maze leads Meriwest Credit Union’s member-facing businesses across banking, lending, business development, marketing and wealth management. With more than 30 years of financial-services experience, his work focuses on strengthening member relationships, supporting sustainable growth, and building the capabilities required to serve members and communities for the future.
Jihong Huang
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
As CFO, Ms. Huang oversees all aspects of financial strategy and operations, including asset-liability management, accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, collections, and strategic planning. Her leadership has supported investment and hedging strategies that protect the credit union while ensuring competitive products for members.
Join Our Family!
Membership is required for Meriwest products and services. You are eligible to join Meriwest Credit Union if any of the following applies:
- You live, work, worship, or attend school in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties of Northern California, and Pima county of Arizona.
- You are an employee of a participating Meriwest Credit Union member company.
- You are a relative of or reside with a current member of Meriwest Credit Union.
- If you don’t meet any of the requirements above but live in California or Arizona, you can still join Meriwest with a complimentary membership in the Financial Fitness Association. Call 1-877-637-4937 to learn more.
People Usually Ask:
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How can I sign up for direct deposit?
You can now sign up through online or mobile banking.
Online Banking: Main Menu → Manage → My Direct Deposit
Mobile App: Select “More” (bottom of screen) → Manage → My Direct Deposit
If your employer provides a Direct Deposit form, fill in the routing number provided below and submit it to your HR Department. Meriwest's Direct Deposit PDF form to set up Direct Deposit to your Meriwest account.
The Meriwest routing number is: 321176833
Eligible Checks for Direct Deposit
Set up direct deposit directly into your checking or savings account for your:
- Paycheck
- Social Security check
- Retirement check
- Annuity check
For further assistance, contact us.
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Is there a minimum balance or deposits required for a checking account?
To find the minimum requirements for each type of checking account, visit our Compare Checking Accounts page.
Open a new checking account today!
If you are already a member, log in to Online Banking to open a new checking account
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Can I deposit coins in a branch?
We do accept coin deposits! In fact, we have coin counting machines at many of our Meriwest Financial Centers to accommodate our members.
To find a branch location near you, visit our locations page.
Shared Branching
For your convenience, we participate in shared branching with Credit Union Service Centers, a cooperative effort between credit unions nationwide to assist each other’s members. As a result, you can conduct business on your Meriwest accounts at other credit unions throughout the country as though you were at your local Meriwest branch!
The hours of shared branch locations will vary by institution. If you are using a CO-OP Express Kiosk or ATM for the first time, you must register with us before use. To register, please call 877-MERIWEST (637-4937). Access may take up to 2 business days following registration.
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Can I mail a check for deposit into my account?
Yes, you can mail a check for deposit to any one of our branch locations or our general mailing address:
P.O. Box 530953
San Jose, CA 95153-5353Please note: Be sure to include a deposit slip and write your account number on the check.
Save the stamp and deposit your check with our Mobile Banking app.
Easily deposit checks from anywhere with your mobile phone or tablet using the device's built-in camera.
