I come from generations of military greatness and I decided to follow in the footsteps of my family.

The military taught me how to become a leader. No matter how big or small the task, I take charge. I love being the go-to person at Geovista Credit Union. Everyone knows they can depend on me for anything. I pride myself on being honest and truthful, and it has paid off. I went from the teller line to the back office in less than two years.

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