After more than 20 years at Fitchburg-based Family Federal Savings, Linda Carmichael has moved to GFA Federal Credit Union in Gardner, where she takes on a newly created position focused on technology.
Vital Stats:
- Age: 42
- Residence: Fitchburg
- Family: Married with three children
- Education: Specialized Course Work
- Previous job: Family Federal Savings for more than 20 years
- Start date at new job: Nov. 24
Q. How are you settling in at your new office?
A. Great – love the atmosphere and the “Safe – Sound – Service” philosophy.
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Q. What’s the biggest surprise you’ve had in starting the job?
A. How overwhelmingly welcoming and accepting the staff and senior management were – and how everything is a “team” effort. Management truly cares about the employees.
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Q. What challenges do you see in your new position?
A. We have some great and challenging goals for 2009, and I look forward to working with the GFA team in bringing new, innovative banking products and technology to our members.
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Q. How different is this job from your previous position?
A. There is just as much responsibility, but as part of the GFA Team I own a single slice of a project.
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Q. Where’s the best place to get lunch near your new location?
A. The Camelot in Templeton.
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Q. What do you hope to be doing 10 years from now?
A. Still working with GFA Team.