With over 20 years of retail and commercial lending expertise, Stephanie Cooper brings a distinctive blend of industry savvy and local heart to her role as a Mortgage Loan Officer at Advantage Plus Federal Credit Union. A Southeast Idaho native, Stephanie has called Wyoming home for over 25 years, building a life and career deeply rooted in the region’s landscape and values.

Stephanie’s journey in the financial industry began at the ground level, starting her
career as a bank teller in 1999, long before “online banking” was a household term. This foundational experience gave her a front-row seat to the importance of personalized service and member relationships—values she still carries today. Over the following two decades, she transitioned into complex retail and commercial lending, honing a skill set that allows her to navigate even the most intricate financial scenarios with ease.

Now based at the Star Valley/Afton branch, Stephanie delivers strategic, high-
communication lending solutions designed specifically for her neighbors. Whether her clients are pursuing traditional fixed-rate mortgages, government-backed VA and FHA loans, or specialized construction financing, Stephanie ensures they feel confident and informed from application to closing. Her mission is to provide a closing experience as smooth and bright as a Wyoming summer day. When she isn’t helping members achieve their homeownership goals, Stephanie remains an active community advocate through her work with the Star Valley Rotary Club. She is an avid traveler who finds her greatest inspiration in the outdoors, often spending her weekends exploring the backcountry with her husband, two daughters, and the family’s dedicated support dog, Chief—who provides expert companionship on every adventure, serving as a constant reminder to stay grounded and enjoy the view, no matter how steep the climb.