Meet Our Staff
We're nice people. Get to know us better!
Amanda J.
Teller
Member Since 2009
Favorite subject in school: Anything math
If I could be on a reality TV show, it would be: House Hunters
Favorite quote: If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.
Amanda S.
Teller
Member Since 2008
Favorite movie: Pride and Prejudice - The A&E version with Colin Firth
Person I admire most: My mom, always.
What I like about working at NWGACU: I love the community. It's nice to be a place that gets to know its members, and to work in a place where the staff feels like family.
Beth
Debit Card Coordinator
Member Since 1998
Favorite memory from childhood: Receiving a Piano for my Birthday
Coolest place I’ve visited: Hollywood
Hobbies I enjoy: Playing the piano, singing, shopping, and site seeing
Chris
Branch Manager, Redmond Road Branch
Member Since 2009
Favorite movie: Walk the Line
First job: Courtesy Clerk at Red Food Grocery store.
Hobbies you enjoy: Fishing, Camping, Gardening, Traveling
Christi
Teller
Member Since 2007
Most prized possession: My 1972 Chevelle
My pets: Brandy, my 3 year old fawn boxer, cats and chicken.
Person I admire most: My Mother! It took getting married and having a child to really understand and appreciate how much your mother does for you.
Connie
Teller
Member Since 2006
Most prized possession: My Vera Bradley purse
If I could be on a reality TV show, it would be: The Amazing Race
Favorite movie: Steel Magnolias
Dan
Teller
Member Since 2010
Favorite quote: Impossible is not a word, it's just a reason not to try.
If I could be on a reality TV show, it would be: Survivor
Coolest place I've visited: Alaska and Hawaii
Dana
Director of Financial Services
Member Since 1986
David
Director of Information Systems
Member Since 1997
Favorite movie: The Godfather
Favorite subject in school: Algebra and Trigonometry
Famous person I would like to meet: Clint Eastwood
Emily
Teller
Member Since 2005
Favorite movie: Fried Green Tomatoes
Favorite quote: "Don't run from the truth because you won't get away"
Coolest place I’ve visited: Disney World
Heather
Head Teller
Member Since 2003
Favorite subject in school: Literature
Coolest place I’ve visited: Las Vegas
Favorite quote: “Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something is more important than fear. The brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all.” -The Princess Diaries
Jerri
Assistant Branch Manager
Member Since 2003
If I could be on a reality T.V. show, it would be: The Amazing Race
Favorite movie: Fireproof
Coolest place I’ve visited: Cancun, Mexico
Jessica
Financial Services Officer
Member Since 2004
Favorite memory from childhood: Going camping
Hobbies I enjoy: Walking and riding bikes
What I would do with an extra $100: Buy baby stuff
Joy
Director of Accounting/Operations
Member Since 1983
What you like about working at NWGACU: My friends and coworkers and because I believe in the credit union philosophy of ‘people helping people’
If I could be on a reality TV show, it would be: The Bachelor
Favorite quote: You get out of life what you put into it
Kelly
Marketing Coordinator
Member Since 2008
If I could be on a reality T.V. show, it would be: 18 Kids and Counting—I would love to see what it’s like to babysit all 18 of those cute kids!
Coolest place I’ve visited: Brisbane, Australia
Favorite memory from childhood: Disney World! That place really is magical!
Kendra
Financial Operations Coordinator
Member Since 1997
If I could be on a reality T.V. show, it would be: Dancing with the Stars
Hobbies I enjoy: Walking, watching reality T.V., and reading good books
What I would do with an extra $100: Shop ‘til it’s all gone
Leslie
Assistant Branch Manager
Member Since 2004
First job: Duffy’s Deli at Riverbend Mall
Most prized possession: My engagement ring and wedding band
Favorite quote: “No one can make you feel inferior without your permission.” - Eleanor Roosevelt
Linda
Financial Services Officer
Member Since 2000
Lisa
Teller
Member Since 2010
Favorite Movie: Grease
If I could be on a reality show, it would be: I've actually already been on the Montel Show
First Job: Publix
Liz
Teller
Member Since 2007
Coolest place I’ve visited: West Germany “Darmstadt”
Pets names: Von, the German Shepherd
What I like about working at NWGACU: Making the members smile as I smile with them
Lori
Receptionist
Member Since 1997
What I would do with an extra $100: Buy some flowers to plant
Favorite subject in school: Home Economics
First Job: Cashier
Mary Ellen
Loan Support
Member Since 2004
Favorite subject in school: Creative Writing
What I like about working at NWGACU: Being part of a team that helps people learn and grow in financial health
Hobbies I enjoy: Music performance, sewing, and gardening
Michelle
President/CEO
Member Since 1994
Pets names: Suki
What I like about working at NWGACU: Having the closeness of family – our family atmosphere is very special among the co-workers
What I would do with an extra $100: Right now I’m in the mood for shoes even though I know I should save it
Nancy
Loan Support
Member Since 2004
Coolest place I’ve visited: Ecuador, South America
First job: Working for the family cleaning business
Hobby I enjoy: Reading
Phyllis
Financial Operations Coordinator
Member Since 1996
Favorite subject in school: Literature and Spelling
Favorite quote: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can’t change, courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference.”
Pets names: Sadie and Rosco
Rebekah
Financial Services Officer
Member Since 2002
Most prized possession: All of my designer handbags!
What I like about working at NWGACU: The wonderful people that I work with and helping members in their time of need- whether it's with a loan or just helping them balance their checkbook!
Favorite memory from childhood: My little sister putting my Barbie doll in my grandma's cereal bowl full of milk saying that Barbie wanted to go swimming!
Rhonda
Collections Officer
Member Since 2000
Coolest place I’ve visited: Colorado
First job: Garden Lakes Pharmacy
Hobbies I enjoy: Gardening, fishing, and hunting
Robin
Branch Manager, Dean Avenue Branch
Member Since 1989
Most prized possession: My children & Sydney, my dog
If I could be on a reality TV show, it would be: American Idol
Favorite memory from childhood: My white fringed cowboy boots
Star
Financial Services Officer
Member Since 2006
Favorite quote: "I cannot relive yesterday and tomorrow isn't here yet, so I will just deal with today."
Favorite movie: The original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - I love the Oompa Loompas!
Most prized possession: Everything I own. I either worked very hard for it or someone who loved me gave it to me.
Tawny
Head Teller
Member Since 2006
Favorite movie: Titanic- I have seen it over 30 times!
What I would do with an extra $100: Put it in savings for school.
Coolest place I’ve visited: St. Maarten while on a cruise in the Caribbean.
Tiffany
Director of Marketing and Strategy
Member Since 2004
Person I admire most: Martha Stewart (minus the prison sentence and all). She’s a domestic goddess AND a savvy businesswoman.
What I like about working at NWGACU: We have a lot of fun around here. We don’t take ourselves too seriously.
What I would do with an extra $100: $50-a fabulous dinner for two with my husband; $35- new pair of shoes; $10- printing off a bunch of pictures from my camera; $5- an hour in Starbucks drinking a steamer and reading a library book
Tish
Teller
Member Since 2005
Coolest place I’ve visited: Carnegie Hall in New York
Most prized possession: My Bible
What I would do with an extra $100: I’d stock up on extra diapers!