2025 Annual Meeting
Meet the Board Candidates & Cast Your Vote
Make your voice heard by voting for Beehive’s Board of Directors! Voting is quick and easy through online or mobile banking.
How to Vote:
- Log in to your Beehive account.
- Open the Menu:
- Online Banking: Click the menu button (☰) in the top left corner.
- Mobile App: Tap ‘Menu’ (bottom left on Android, bottom right on Apple devices).
- Select ‘Board Member Voting’ from the menu options.
Thaine Robinson
Incumbent
Thaine Robinson and his wife Kaloha have three children and seven grandchildren.
Thaine has been a member of Beehive Federal Credit Union for over 35 years and considers himself a pro-credit union advocate.
He has been a credit union member since age 8.
Thaine graduated from Idaho State University with a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Information Technology.
He retired from BYU-Idaho working as one of the Directors of Information Technology.
He worked at Ricks College/BYU-Idaho for 28 years.
Thaine served on the Supervisory Committee of another credit union for five years prior to coming to Rexburg and has also served on the Rexburg Planning and Zoning Commission for the 11 years and was Commission Chair.
Also, he served on an Advisory Committee for ISU’s Computer Program, and a Regional Officer for a professional organization.
Thaine’s motto is, “Never make decisions with emotion. Make decisions which are best for the future, not now. Always use Common Sense.”
It has been a pleasure to serve on the Board of Beehive Credit Union and be part of a very worthy and respectable financial institution.
I have enjoyed representing the members.
Thaine has been a member of Beehive Federal Credit Union for over 35 years and considers himself a pro-credit union advocate.
He has been a credit union member since age 8.
Thaine graduated from Idaho State University with a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Information Technology.
He retired from BYU-Idaho working as one of the Directors of Information Technology.
He worked at Ricks College/BYU-Idaho for 28 years.
Thaine served on the Supervisory Committee of another credit union for five years prior to coming to Rexburg and has also served on the Rexburg Planning and Zoning Commission for the 11 years and was Commission Chair.
Also, he served on an Advisory Committee for ISU’s Computer Program, and a Regional Officer for a professional organization.
Thaine’s motto is, “Never make decisions with emotion. Make decisions which are best for the future, not now. Always use Common Sense.”
It has been a pleasure to serve on the Board of Beehive Credit Union and be part of a very worthy and respectable financial institution.
I have enjoyed representing the members.
Kirk Gifford
Incumbent
Kirk Gifford has been a member of Beehive Federal Credit Union since 1996 and appreciates the professional and friendly service he and his family have received over the years.
He has been a director on the Beehive Board since 2022 and is currently the Board treasurer.
He is grateful for the opportunity to serve the community and the Credit Union in this capacity.
Kirk was raised in Bountiful, Utah, and came to Rexburg in 1996 to teach economics at Ricks College (BYU-Idaho).
He and his wife, Holley, raised their three sons, Scott, Ryan, and Jacob, here in Southeast Idaho and have two wonderful daughters-in-law and two amazing grandchildren.
One of his daughters-in-law, Cassi, enjoyed her experience working for Beehive after graduating from college.
Kirk and his family love fly fishing, biking, hiking, and skiing in this beautiful area and are grateful to call Rexburg their home.
Kirk graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor’s degree in economics and then worked in the banking industry and as a stockbroker before attending graduate school.
He received his master’s and doctoral degrees in economics from Washington State University in 1996.
He has taught at BYU-Idaho for 29 years and served as chair of the Economics Department, associate dean, and dean of the College of Business and Communication.
In addition, he operated a successful forensic economic consulting practice for many years.
Kirk has had many leadership opportunities in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including bishop, stake president, and President of the Colorado Denver South Mission from 2016-2019.
He has been a director on the Beehive Board since 2022 and is currently the Board treasurer.
He is grateful for the opportunity to serve the community and the Credit Union in this capacity.
Kirk was raised in Bountiful, Utah, and came to Rexburg in 1996 to teach economics at Ricks College (BYU-Idaho).
He and his wife, Holley, raised their three sons, Scott, Ryan, and Jacob, here in Southeast Idaho and have two wonderful daughters-in-law and two amazing grandchildren.
One of his daughters-in-law, Cassi, enjoyed her experience working for Beehive after graduating from college.
Kirk and his family love fly fishing, biking, hiking, and skiing in this beautiful area and are grateful to call Rexburg their home.
Kirk graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor’s degree in economics and then worked in the banking industry and as a stockbroker before attending graduate school.
He received his master’s and doctoral degrees in economics from Washington State University in 1996.
He has taught at BYU-Idaho for 29 years and served as chair of the Economics Department, associate dean, and dean of the College of Business and Communication.
In addition, he operated a successful forensic economic consulting practice for many years.
Kirk has had many leadership opportunities in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including bishop, stake president, and President of the Colorado Denver South Mission from 2016-2019.
Christian Godfrey
Christian Godfrey, son of Ririe and Diana Godfrey, was born and raised in Rexburg.
As a youth, Christian was an early adopter of the credit union advantage and opened his first Beehive account in 1984.
He served an LDS mission in Oakland, California, after which he attended Ricks College (AS), Idaho State University (BS), Boise State University (MS), and the University of Idaho (PhD).
Christian is married to Kathy (Coles) Godfrey, who works in the Alumni Office at BYU-I.
They have three sons: the eldest is an engineer in Boise, their middle son runs a services business in Rexburg and Bozeman, and the youngest is currently serving in the San Bernardino, California Mission.
Christian has dedicated over 25 years to the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) in Idaho Falls, serving in progressively responsible roles, including faculty, program manager, division manager, and vice president of finance and administration.
While at CEI, Christian spearheaded the transition from EITC to CEI, securing funding and developing new programs that have broadened educational access for the Idaho Falls community.
Today, Christian is focused on what he enjoys most: teaching.
With a diverse background, Christian has taught classes for both the College of Eastern Idaho and the University of Idaho on technology, business, economics, leadership, e-commerce, education, and marketing.
While at CEI, he has earned a number of awards, including the Richard and Lila Jordan Outstanding Faculty of the Year, the Sam Walton Fellow for Students in Free Enterprise, the Idaho Lifelong Learning Association Outstanding Service Award, the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Economics Education Fellowship, the NISOD Educational Excellence Award, and the Jaime Escalante Teaching Award.
Christian's background in technology, business, and leadership, as well as his lifelong membership in Beehive FCU, will bring a historical perspective and progressive innovation to the board.
He hopes to give back to an organization that has helped him and other like-minded people come together to enhance all members' financial opportunities.
As a youth, Christian was an early adopter of the credit union advantage and opened his first Beehive account in 1984.
He served an LDS mission in Oakland, California, after which he attended Ricks College (AS), Idaho State University (BS), Boise State University (MS), and the University of Idaho (PhD).
Christian is married to Kathy (Coles) Godfrey, who works in the Alumni Office at BYU-I.
They have three sons: the eldest is an engineer in Boise, their middle son runs a services business in Rexburg and Bozeman, and the youngest is currently serving in the San Bernardino, California Mission.
Christian has dedicated over 25 years to the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) in Idaho Falls, serving in progressively responsible roles, including faculty, program manager, division manager, and vice president of finance and administration.
While at CEI, Christian spearheaded the transition from EITC to CEI, securing funding and developing new programs that have broadened educational access for the Idaho Falls community.
Today, Christian is focused on what he enjoys most: teaching.
With a diverse background, Christian has taught classes for both the College of Eastern Idaho and the University of Idaho on technology, business, economics, leadership, e-commerce, education, and marketing.
While at CEI, he has earned a number of awards, including the Richard and Lila Jordan Outstanding Faculty of the Year, the Sam Walton Fellow for Students in Free Enterprise, the Idaho Lifelong Learning Association Outstanding Service Award, the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Economics Education Fellowship, the NISOD Educational Excellence Award, and the Jaime Escalante Teaching Award.
Christian's background in technology, business, and leadership, as well as his lifelong membership in Beehive FCU, will bring a historical perspective and progressive innovation to the board.
He hopes to give back to an organization that has helped him and other like-minded people come together to enhance all members' financial opportunities.