FinTech Magazine August 2023 | Page 116

CREDIT UNION OF AMERICA
A work ethic built on values This is key to a great working relationship for Germann , who has “ never worked at a place where people who work together socialise ” as they do at Credit Union of America . The same is true for Douglas , who says “ getting up in the morning is not a chore ” when coming to the office ; “ the culture and people make it a wonderful place .”
Years spent in the military have taught Douglas to value community in the workplace , “ a sense of worth and having great collaboration ,” which he has found at Credit Union of America . On the other hand , Germann ’ s values stretch back to childhood , growing up on a farm .
He remembers : “ We had cattle , we had horses , we planted crops . Cattle are fed in the morning , cattle are fed at night , they ’ re

“ We want to embrace as much tech and AI as we can , but it ’ s so important to undertake the right due diligence too ”

DAVID GERMANN CHIEF LENDING OFFICER , CREDIT UNION OF AMERICA
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