Michelle Merkley,
AVP, Employee Relations & Development
TruMark Financial Credit Union 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

B.A. and M.A. Speech Communication; Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE); Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE)

WHAT DO YOU DO?

I oversee the Learning and Development Team. I am currently working on developing the areas of Leadership, Coaching Skills, and Career Pathing at the credit union.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?

I love working with new hires during orientation. I also enjoy the team environment we have built with our group.

HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED IN THE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT FIELD?

I took over the training role at my previous credit union in 2006.  In 2016, when I began working at my current credit union, Learning and Development became the only focus of my job.

WHAT IS THE LAST/MOST MEANINGFUL BOOK YOU READ?

Significance in Simple Moments by Jon Petz. It is short but powerful!

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST DOING IN YOUR "OFF WORK" TIME?

I love watching movies, diamond painting, and cuddling with my four kitty cats.