#038: Making a Blanket with Ashley Werkmeister, Chief Financial Credit Union

About Chief Financial Credit UnionChief Financial Federal Credit Union has been meeting the financial needs of our members since 1941. We have proudly maintained locations in Pontiac, MI while expanding into the Dearborn and Greater Rochester areas.The Chief Financial goal is to be more than money. We have placed corporate social responsibility at the core of our foundation and intend to tirelessly work toward making our world a better place.Chief Financial Credit Union is committed to empowering financial success and inspiring creative philanthropy.At Chief Financial Credit Union, "more than money" is not just a tagline. It is the company culture that we have created and the fuel that drives our mission. Our goal is to inspire strategic partnerships between our employees, members, and community partners. We boldly aim to be forever remembered for the good we did, the chances we gave, the opportunities we created and the lives we changed.We believe:Worth is not only measured with a dollar signValue has little to do with a bottom lineWe can change the world one person at a timeTheir core values include:Integrity in all Relationships: Strive to do what is right for the Credit Union, employees and membership with each interactionCollaborate for Growth: Create an environment where everyone contributes equally to the success of the whole and all opinions are given the same weightTransparency on all Levels: Continuous open and honest communication to create trust between the Credit Union, employees and membersSocial Responsibility is Everyone's Responsibility: All employees of the organization should seek ways to help the members of the communities we serve to live a better life each dayDiversity Breeds Creativity: When we open ourselves up to acceptance of different perspectives we allow for new ideas to be createdPerseverance Leads to Answers: Never stop trying to find a solution