MODESTO, Calif.– Valley First Credit Union has established the Wes Hall Memorial Fund,a new annual grant program honoring the remarkable life and legacy of Wes Hall, a visionary founding member and longtime Valley First Board Chair who played a pivotal role in shaping the credit union’s history and growth.
Wes Hall joined Valley First as one of its first 33 members in December 1949 and went on to serve as Board Chair for 34 years, guiding the organization from just $33,000 in assets to over $1 billion today. His leadership was instrumental in expanding services, merging Stanislaus County Federal Credit Union and Vintage Credit Union, and positioning Valley First as a cornerstone of financial service and community support across the Central Valley.
“Wes embodied the spirit of ‘People Helping People,’” said Kathryn Davis, President and CEO of Valley First Credit Union. “He was not only a leader but also a man of deep kindness, integrity, and service. Wes left a legacy that continues to inspire us every day, and we are proud to carry that forward through the Wes Hall Memorial Fund.”