Wauna Credit Union has been serving members of the towns and cities surrounding the Columbia River for 52 years. We’re continuing to grow (if you want to join us check out our careers page). Today we’re celebrating four employees who are celebrating celebrated anniversaries in May?
Jeannie Mustola – 3 years
What is your current position?
I’m a Member Consultant III in the Clatskanie branch. I help members with all different types of transactions, from applying for a truck loan to setting up a reoccurring transfer to their deposit accounts. I also recently became a Level III Underwriter. That means I get to look for ways to say yes to approving consumer, vehicle, and other personal loans.
What is something that working at WCU has taught you?
Over the last 3 years I have learned so much about how to help people through service tailored to each individual. My relationships with members have grown stronger than ever as a result of being myself while focusing on what is important to them.
If you could choose one new hobby what would it be?
I just bought a new house, so my new hobby is doing DIY projects to fix it up and make it my own. You can find so many helpful tutorials on YouTube.
Hugo Potts – 2 years
What is your current position?
I’m a Lending Support Specialist. I look at all the consumer loan applications, as well as all the vehicle loans that come in from the area dealerships, and ensure they are sound financially. At Wauna, we look for ways to say yes to every single loan, but we do need to make sure we stay a financially fit organization. I also audit the consumer and mortgage file to make sure we have all the documentation we need. My job is important because I help facilitate the loan process in all aspects of the credit union, and help our members realize their financial dreams.
What is something that working at WCU has taught you?
Working at Wauna has taught me so much about life in general. I feel more confident in all aspects of financial lending, and have gained so much knowledge that will serve me for years to come.
If you could choose one new hobby what would it be?
If I had to pick a new hobby it would have to be hiking. There is so much beautiful scenery in Oregon and Washington, and it’s great to see as much of it as possible.
Alejandra Bermudez – 2 years
What is your current position?
I am an MC at the Astoria Safeway branch. I am one of the first person you see once you enter the branch, I help members with their financial needs and concerns.
What is something that working at WCU has taught you?
Working at WCU has taught me that when we say “we are family” we truly are and mean it. I have also been taught that there are always learning and promotion opportunities.
If you could choose one new hobby what would it be?
A new hobby I would choose would be to learn to play the piano. I have wanted to learn to play the piano sense I was young and it would be a good bonding moment with my siblings if they are interested as well.
Autumn Crawford
What is your current position?
I work as an Operations Intern out of Clatskanie three days a week, and the other two days I am an IT intern in Westport. What both of my jobs have in common is I make sure things run smoothly behind the scenes so that our members have the best experience with our company as possible.
What is something that working at WCU has taught you?
Something that working at Wauna Credit Union has taught me is building credit doesn’t have to be difficult if you stay on top of things. Building credit is a very important thing and it doesn’t have to be scary to young people.
If you could choose one new hobby what would it be?
If I could choose one new hobby it would be paddle boarding, I hope I get to more this summer. I found it really fun to go out with my family on a warm day last summer to enjoy the sun and water.
