Young Professional Spotlights

Name: Brittany Howard
Credit Union: Oklahoma Central Credit Union
Title: Retail Manager
City: Broken Arrow

1. How long have you been in the credit union industry?
   I have been in the credit union industry for eight years. I started as a teller in 2013.
2. What is your favorite thing about working in the credit union?
   My favorite thing about working in the credit union is that it really feels like working with family. Not only do I feel like I work with family, but we are all committed to serving our community and bettering their financial lives. 
3. What is one thing that surprises most people about you?
   I am a foster parent. This is a journey that has weighed heavily on my heart for years and my husband and I jumped right in two years ago. It has been a tough journey, but I love it. 
4. Favorite Book?
   “The 5 Love Languages.” I found this book useful in my marriage, with friends, family, and employees. Knowing how to speak someone’s love language really helps you connect with that person. 
5. What is your go to fast food restaurant?
   My go to fast food restaurant is Cane’s.

Name: Kristina Woods
Credit Union: Mobiloil Credit Union
Title: Virtual Services Operations Coordinator
City: Beaumont, TX

1. How long have you been in the credit union industry?
   Four and a half years.
2. What is your favorite thing about working in the credit union?
   I love helping our members. At the end of each day if I can recall just one time that I did something beneficial for a member, then it was a good day.
3. Favorite movie that you can see over and over?
   “Fool’s Gold.” 
4. What is your go to fast food restaurant?
   Taco Bell.
5. If you could have any super power, what would it be? Why?
   I would love to breathe under water. Getting my scuba certification is on my bucket list but breathing under water would make that so much easier.