TAPCO Credit Union
John Gaythorpe is an experienced IT professional currently serving as AVP Information Technology at TAPCO Credit Union since September 2022. Prior roles include Director of Information Technology and Security at Bastyr University, overseeing IT functions and budget management across multiple campuses, and IT Operations Manager at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, where customer service and helpdesk operations were managed. Additional experience includes directorship positions at Western Washington University and Dartmouth College, alongside technical management roles at HealthCare IT, Epsilon Data Management, Edgewater Technology, Addison Wesley, and Private Healthcare Systems, showcasing a diverse background in IT leadership and operations management across various sectors.
TAPCO Credit Union
TAPCO Credit Union has a long and rich history in Pierce County. Founded in 1934 by nine City of Tacoma employees, TAPCO has grown to over 30,000 members. Anyone who lives or works in the state of Washington is eligible for membership, and each member has a voice in how TAPCO operates. Member participation keeps TAPCO focused on the founding members' vision of "People Helping People." TAPCO is a state-chartered credit union, organized under strict regulatory laws that are monitored and enforced by the National Credit Union Administration, an agency of the U.S. Government. The NCUA insures each member account up to $250,000 which means that your money is safe with TAPCO, just as with a traditional bank.