Board of Directors

Blue Federal Credit Union has three-year terms that expire yearly. Notice is provided in our annual fall newsletter of the opportunity to apply to volunteer on the Board of Directors at Blue. We express our sincere appreciation to our Board of Directors for their commitment and service to Blue Federal Credit Union.

Horst "Bluey" Kwech

1st Mortgage Sales Manager (303) 243-5776

Joe has worked in Lending for the Credit Union since 2012. Starting as Manager of the teller line with the former BME Credit Union, Joe has worked his way up to Loan Officer and eventually 1st Mortgage Loan Officer with Blue FCU. With a passion for helping members and providing sound financial advice, Joe’s success has relied on his knowledge of products and providing quality service and consultation. Having experience with Conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loans, Joe can assist you with determining the best program for your mortgage purchase or refinance. Originally from Iowa and with a degree from Iowa State University, Joe fell in love with Colorado after spending vacations skiing and camping in the Rockies. When he’s not in the office, you’ll find Joe in the mountains, playing music, traveling with his wife, or completing his latest woodworking project.

Ed Bettinson

1st Mortgage Officer (303) 243-5778

Ed Bettinson is a 1st Mortgage Officer based in Broomfield. He started with the Credit Union in 2010 and he has helped hundreds of members make an informed decision about a home purchase or refinance. His passion is understanding member’s needs and helping them navigate the mortgage loan process to achieve their goals. The Blue promise, “ For you. For Life” describes Ed’s desire to build a lifetime relationship with members. Prior to joining the Credit Union, Ed’s experience includes 30 years in the mortgage and lending industries. Ed and his wife, Janet are Broomfield residents. They enjoy spending time with their family and travel.

Jason Harris

1st Mortgage Officer (307) 432-5439

Jason grew up in Wyoming, spent most of his younger years in Rawlins, and then attended UW after high school, graduating with a BS in Business Management. After graduating from UW, he moved to Houston for a year, but realized there is no place like Wyoming. Cheyenne has been home for the past 15 years. Jason has been in the credit union industry for 15 years. During those 15 years, he has been involved in the lending side in one capacity or another. He has been with Blue FCU for almost 6 years. For the past 2.5 years, he has been with the Mortgage Dept. He has a passion for members and wants them to be financially successful in every aspect. He understands that buying a home is major step in one’s life and strives to make the process as painless as possible.

Joe Kalb

1st Mortgage Officer (303) 441-7823

Joe has worked in Lending for the Credit Union since 2012. Starting as Manager of the teller line with the former BME Credit Union, Joe has worked his way up to Loan Officer and eventually 1st Mortgage Loan Officer with Blue FCU. With a passion for helping members and providing sound financial advice, Joe’s success has relied on his knowledge of products and providing quality service and consultation. Having experience with Conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loans, Joe can assist you with determining the best program for your mortgage purchase or refinance. Originally from Iowa and with a degree from Iowa State University, Joe fell in love with Colorado after spending vacations skiing and camping in the Rockies. When he’s not in the office, you’ll find Joe in the mountains, playing music, traveling with his wife, or completing his latest woodworking project.