Contributors
Aaron, Hannibal Branch Manager - Missouri
I own a split level home in “HanMo”.
Pets: 9 year old “Abby” - Black Lab/Pointer and “Jake” a 1 year old Pekanese/Poodle.
I drive a 1999 Chevy Silverado and a 1950 Chevy 1/2-ton Hot Rod.
My recent splurge was on a new Makita sliding compound dual bevel miter saw. It’s all about having the right tool for the job at hand.
Aaron, Business Development Manager
New owner of a 2 bedroom, 3 bath townhome in Brooklyn Park, MN.
No pets to speak of for the moment. Dogs are cool though. Someday I’ll have one!
I drive a 2004 Honda Accord EX-L 4-door in Charcoal Blue.
Besides buying a new house…I’m a sucker for new music and the Caribou Coffee drive-thru. It is seriously the greatest idea mankind has ever had. Or at least the executives at Caribou.
Ben, Mortgage Processor
My wife and I have owned our current house for 5 years in Robbinsdale, MN.
We have 1 little girl and two excessively large cats.
Car: Jeep Liberty.
I can’t bring myself to turn down a McDonald’s breakfast. I also love video games, and will happily challenge anyone who dares to think that I’m too old for that sort of thing. ;^)
Bev, Consumer Loan Officer
I own a home with a beautiful view of the Mississippi River in Monticello, MN.
No pets, but I spend considerable time tending to my house plants and flower gardens
I drive a Buick Rendezvous.
My vice is too many magazine subscriptions, many about travel. My recent splurge was a trip to NYC and Washington D.C.
Dan, Accountant
4 Kids…Noah ‘10′ Mae ‘8′ Clare ‘6′ Quinn ‘3′ - 1 Dog…Golden Retreiver named Bogey.
We live in South Saint Paul, MN.
I drive a 4 door Hyundai Elantra - The kind of car I always said I’d never own…but with gas at $4/gallon and a 50 mile round trip commute each day…it’s really not that bad of a car.
Recently splurged on tickets to three concerts in the last month…Jack Johnson, Neil Diamond and Dave Matthews Band.
Danielle, Compliance Officer
Owns a home in Minnetonka, MN.
4 daughters, 1 dog.
I drive a Mom-mobile (minivan)
My most recent slurge is a new set of golf clubs! My vice is ice cream with chocolate and mini marshmallows. Yum!
Jana, Training Specialist
Owns a home in Bloomington, MN.
1 daughter, Sadie
I Drive a 2007 Honda CR-V
Recent Splurge/Vice: Baby Clothes
Jay, Vice President/CLO
Owns a home in New Hope, MN.
Pets: 1 krazy kitty named Tigger.
I drive a Ford F150.
Favorite pastimes: Golf and home improvements.
Joel, I.S. Manager
Owns a 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Twinhome in Crystal, MN.
No Pets.
I Drive an ‘05 Cheverolet Equinox.
Recent Splurge/Vice: Newest Tech Gagets.
Kathy, Marketing Specialist
My house in Minneapolis was built in 1914. I’m the only person (when I last checked) working at GMFCU who lives on a square block with sidewalks in front of my house.
Two kids, no pets. My teen daughter (yikes!) is Bridget and my son Joey is in grade school.
I drive a 2006 dark blue Honda Accord. It gets me where I want to go pretty fast.
My vice is Catholic schools for my kids (is that a vice?), lots of travel and vacations, oh, and going to the theater.
Guilty pleasures: Grey’s Anatomy, hiring a cleaning service for my house and dark chocolate.
Kent, President
Parent to three grown children (one son-in-law and one daughter-in-law)
Grandparent to one
Self-description: Just a small town boy from ND
Motto: Life happens while you live
Marlo, AVP Marketing & Business Development
Owns a home in Maple Grove, MN.
We have Golden Retriever named Bogey and a baby on way!
I drive a 2004 Black Saturn VUE with a utility rack I’ve never used.
My recent splurge was a guided fly fishing trip in Colorado. I caught one Rainbow.
Missy, Vice President/COO
Owns a home in New Hope, MN.
1 cat named Tytoo (T2), 7 fish
Car I Drive: 2008 Scion xD in Hot Lava!
Recent Splurge/Vice: Splurge-a front end tiller, only exciting to me and my hubby.
Guilty Pleasure: I have my DVR set to record all new episodes of Gene Simmons’ Family Jewels.
Shirley, Vice President/CFO
Owns a new(er) 3-bedroom townhome in Crystal, MN.
Pets: One very old cat named Tippy.
Car I Drive: 2004 Toyota Highlander
Recent Splurge/Vice: The townhome listed above and lots of fun stuff for my new granddaughter.
Trent, Vault Teller
Owns a condo in Otsego, MN
Car I drive: a 2008 Mazda CX-9
My vice is vacations. There is just something to be said for getting in some good traveling!
My guilty pleasure is TiVo. It’s a horrible invention that is incredibly counterproductive.
I’m also a student at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, GO AUGGIES!
Wendy, Human Resources
Owns a home in New Hope, MN.
One daughter, Cristina, in elementary school. She’s adopted from Guatemala. Gautemala rocks!
No pets, but considering a fish for my daughter.
I drive a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Recent splurge:Wii.
Guilty pleasures:Using a monthly cleaning service, occasional spa visits and Coldstone. A Mommy with a clean house, pampered body and full is a happy Mommy! It helps me stay sane and energized to keep pace with my daughter and active husband.
