[november 4, 2026]
Melissa Kuprienko is the new Community Branch Manager at STCU’s Bonner County Branch, located at 477123 Highway 95 in Ponderay. She leads a team of eight, offering teller services, loans, and additional member support.
Kuprienko brings years of leadership experience in both medical and financial industries, most recently with Columbia Bank. An active community voice, she serves on the boards of Priest River Youth Connections, the Priest River Chamber of Commerce, and the Newport/Priest River Rotary Club. She lives in Priest River with her husband and three sons.
About STCU
Founded by educators in 1934, STCU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative with more than $6 billion in assets. It serves over 300,000 members at 51 branches in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. The Bonner County Branch received a significant remodel and expansion in 2019.