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Member Spotlight 2023 V1

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At UMassFive, we believe that our members are what make us great—after all, each and every one owns a piece of the Credit Union. That's why each Newsletter, we feature a short interview with one of our members.

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Tara OBrien
Tara O'Brien, Retired Environmental Science Teacher

What is your name? 
Tara O'Brien

What is your occupation? 
I am retired, but I was an Environmental Science Teacher for 25 years at Hampshire Regional High School in Westhampton, Massachusetts.

Where do you live?
Goshen, Massachusetts

Have you had an especially good experience with UMassFive? Please describe.
I visit UMassFive weekly. Everyone goes out of their way to provide timely and respectful service. Many of the tellers know me by name and are always willing to share events or financial specials. The people make me feel welcome, and they are a caring community. I have recommended this credit union to many of my family members.

What do you do in your free time?
Walk, hike, and garden.

What is your favorite food?
Joe's Pizza in Northampton.

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
I would like to learn how to saw at our sawmill (sawyer) and to learn more about woodworking.

What is your current favorite TV show or movie?
My favorite movie is Out of Africa, and my favorite TV show/series are: Heartland, Six Feet Under, & Friday Night Lights.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Costa Rica with my husband.

What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Work as if you own the place.

 

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