Employee Stories

Suzanna C, Senior Manager of Business Banking at UFCU, celebrates 50 years in business banking and lending. In her remarkable career, she has helped countless businesses throughout Austin, and her work in leading community growth has had no small impact on making Austin the city it is today.

Emmy Hill overcame cultural and language barriers she faced as a young immigrant, to become a leader in supporting a strong, diverse community. At UFCU, she found an employer equally committed to empowering Latino families and business owners in the Greater Austin community.

As a UFCU Consumer Loan Officer, Derion J has a special qualification when it comes to coaching applicants in improving their credit history: personal experience. He meets Members where they are to guide them to financial health.

Part-time birding enthusiast Nancy M enjoys spotting the unique details of Austin’s natural bird habitats and species. At UFCU, she turns that eye for detail to helping Members navigate the home construction process.

When Alexis R started at UFCU more than eight years ago, she was overjoyed to find that the organization walks the walk in terms of leaning in to the mission not only when it comes to UFCU Members, but also when it comes employees. 

When Yashar T joined the IT Member Systems department at UFCU in 2015, he was looking forward to the innovative and creative aspects of his new job. What he got was that and more, including life-changing relationships.

When Amber D moved to Austin and started a new career at UFCU, it was a brave choice. She didn’t know anyone in the city, but was ready for a new adventure. She’s been with the cooperative almost five years now and says she has found her work family.

James B is a Member who has found employment, passion through service, and even his wife at UFCU.

For Melissa A, who celebrated 20 years with UFCU this year, UFCU is like family. Great service, passion for helping others, and a commitment to the membership make it her ideal workplace.