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TRUE Community Credit Union is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025 Employee Awards. These prestigious awards honor team members whose exceptional contributions in 2025 best exemplified our core credit union values. Nominations were submitted by peers across the organization, and the final winners were chosen through a staff-wide vote, reflecting the collective appreciation and respect of the entire TRUE Community Credit Union team.

“Recognition is an essential element of our culture,” says TRUECCU Chief People Officer Heather Harback. “During this process, we celebrate those who have been called out by their peers for their contributions to our members, our community, and to each other. We also celebrate an entire team of culture champions committed to making great work even more visible through their nominations and votes in support of their colleagues.” 

These award recipients embody the principles TRUECCU stands for, showing unwavering dedication to both their members, their team, and the broader community. TRUE Community Credit Union is honored to recognize these achievements and eagerly anticipates another outstanding year ahead.

The 2025 Annual Employee Award Winners:
• Community Impact: Alexa Irvine
• Finance: Becky Horosko
• Growth and Lending: Rita Pegorer and Cashá Harris
• Member Experience: Courtney Roberts, Ashley Mitchell, Kyley Rigelman, Amie Kerek, and Shawnie Smiley
• People: Deanna Johnson
• Risk: Maranda Kemler
• Strategy: Dave Shafor

The 2025 Teammate of the Year:
• Nik Estermyer