Honoring 250 Years of Service: Kitsap Credit Union Celebrates the U.S. Navy’s Historic Birthday
We were honored to sponsor and celebrate the U.S. Navy’s 250th Birthday with our community at the Puget Sound Navy Museum!
For more than 90 years, Kitsap Credit Union has proudly served the military community — a commitment carried forward by our leaders. Our CEO, Shawn Gilfedder, and CRO, Simon Powley, a Navy veteran, joined the celebration to honor this historic milestone.
“It was an honor to stand alongside our community in celebrating 250 years of the U.S. Navy’s proud tradition. At Kitsap Credit Union, our roots in the military community run deep, and events like this remind us why we’re so committed to serving those who serve. We’re grateful for the opportunity to sponsor such a meaningful milestone and to celebrate the values of service, dedication, and resilience that unite us,” said Shawn Gilfedder, CEO of Kitsap Credit Union.
“As a Navy veteran, this celebration was personal. It was a powerful reminder of the shared values between the Navy and Kitsap Credit Union — loyalty, service, and community. I’m proud to be part of an organization that not only honors that legacy, but actively supports our military members and their families every day,” said Simon Powley, Chief Revenue Officer and Navy Veteran.
The day was filled with inspiring moments, from the Navy Band Northwest’s performance to the unveiling of the We Have The Watch exhibit. It was a meaningful celebration of service, tradition, and the community we are proud to support.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in honoring the Navy's 250 years of dedication to our country!
For more than 90 years, Kitsap Credit Union has proudly served the military community — a commitment carried forward by our leaders. Our CEO, Shawn Gilfedder, and CRO, Simon Powley, a Navy veteran, joined the celebration to honor this historic milestone.
“It was an honor to stand alongside our community in celebrating 250 years of the U.S. Navy’s proud tradition. At Kitsap Credit Union, our roots in the military community run deep, and events like this remind us why we’re so committed to serving those who serve. We’re grateful for the opportunity to sponsor such a meaningful milestone and to celebrate the values of service, dedication, and resilience that unite us,” said Shawn Gilfedder, CEO of Kitsap Credit Union.
“As a Navy veteran, this celebration was personal. It was a powerful reminder of the shared values between the Navy and Kitsap Credit Union — loyalty, service, and community. I’m proud to be part of an organization that not only honors that legacy, but actively supports our military members and their families every day,” said Simon Powley, Chief Revenue Officer and Navy Veteran.
The day was filled with inspiring moments, from the Navy Band Northwest’s performance to the unveiling of the We Have The Watch exhibit. It was a meaningful celebration of service, tradition, and the community we are proud to support.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in honoring the Navy's 250 years of dedication to our country!
October 10, 2025