Bill Spoja, Sr. was a long time Manager and Treasurer of the Board of the credit union, serving from 1959 until his death in 1984. Bill Spoja, Sr. was joined on the board in the early years by such persons as Oscar Kippenhan, Dean Archer, David Philips, Wencil Vanek, and Max Hertel. Edna Cook served as the office manager and assistant treasurer. The credit union has had essentially three managers over the years. Edna Cook met many of the people who first came into the credit union as their office manager. Finally, there was so much business that Spoja had to move into the office to help run it as its treasurer. It was during this time that he and many of the board members made it a point to visit with dozens and dozens of potential members. Many of them joined the credit union and brought family and friends with them.

At his death in 1984, Spoja left an envelope in his desk for the board to find. On the face of that envelope were words something to the effect, "Hire this man." Thus the Board hired its third manager. Bob Bjelland. One can only imagine how pleased Spoja would be with the results of his recommendation and the present size and strength of the credit union.

Bill Spoja, Jr. served as an interim manager for several months from Bill Spoja's, Sr. death until Bjelland was hired in December 1984.