Young Professional Spotlights
Posted: Aug 22, 2022 | Author:
Alyssa Guillory
Unity One Credit Union
Vice President of Marketing
Fort Worth, Texas
How long have you been in the credit union industry?
15 years
What is your favorite thing about working in the credit union?
My co-workers. I’ve always really enjoyed the people I’ve gotten to work with throughout the years. They constantly teach me new things and offer different perspectives that keep my role interesting and make me want to achieve more.
What are you binge watching right now?
Virgin River on Netflix.
Favorite place you’ve traveled?
Munich, Germany!
If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Why?
Time travel. Time is so fleeting. My kids are growing up so fast and I’d just love to go back in time and hear their baby giggles again. Plus I’d like to squish their fat, little cheeks.
Noemi Bravo
Neighborhood Credit Union
Branch Manager
Dallas, Texas
How long have you been in the credit union industry?
I’ve been in the credit union movement for eight years. I started when I was 20 years old as a part-time teller at Altra FCU in Tyler, Texas.
What is your favorite thing about working in the credit union?
My favorite thing about working at the credit union is helping people reach their financial goals. When I can make a difference in someone’s life by positioning them to be able to buy that car they want, or their first home, or getting out of debt, it absolutely makes my day! I love it when members come back years later to tell me their success stories.
What is one thing that surprises most people about you?
Some people have said that when they first see me, they think I am serious and intimidating. When they get to know me, they find out I am very friendly and a softy at heart. People also learn of my spontaneous side when they find out I started to draw U.S. states out of a bowl to choose my next vacation destination…and I stick with whatever I draw.
Currently reading?
“If You Tell” by Gregg Olsen
Who is your role model and why?
My role model is a person I consider to be a great leader, mentor, and friend: SVP of Retail Operations & Business Development Francis Santana. I admire her passion, conviction, and integrity not only at work but in her personal life as well. The fact that she juggles so many things flawlessly is admirable. She believes in me even when I don’t believe in myself. I hope to be able to motivate and inspire my team the way she does.
Favorite place you’ve traveled?
People that know me know I keep going back to Colorado. The beautiful scenery and variety of outdoor adventures (hiking, white water rafting, sand sledding, camping, biking) continue to take me back.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Why?
My superpower would be flying! The idea of flying anywhere at any time gives me a sense of freedom.
Sadie Temple
Mobiloil Credit Union
Accounting Specialist
Beaumont, Texas
How long have you been in the credit union industry?
8 years
What is your favorite thing about working in the credit union?
I love being able to see the difference we make for our members as well as internally. There’s always room for growth and new ideas. It is an always changing industry and I enjoy the challenges that can bring.
Favorite movie that you can see over and over?10 Things I Hate About You
What are you currently reading?
“Start Without Me” by Gary Janetti
Who is your role model and why?
I have several role models, most of which are powerful women in my life. It’s inspiring to see them go after what they want and succeeding.
What are you binge watching right now?
The Real Housewives – all cities.
Rachel Pigman
Neighborhood Credit Union
AVP of Marketing
Dallas, Texas
How long have you been in the credit union industry?
Almost 9 years.
What is your favorite thing about working in the credit union?
The cooperative spirit. No matter what issue you face you know that there are others like you that may have had this challenge before. And at the end of the day I have the confidence to know that the person I confided in has my organization and member’s success in mind and that’s why they want to help.
What are you binge watching right now?
Kim Convenience on Netflix. It’s cute and everyone should check it out!
Favorite place you’ve traveled?
Munich, Germany! Great food, beer, and city-sights/history!
If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Why?
Invisibility, like the cloak Harry Potter uses.
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