Why We Need Credit Unions: A Conversation with CEO Jenna Lampson

In this episode of the "Women of Community Banking" podcast, we sit down with the remarkable Jenna Lampson, CEO of Pacific Service Credit Union. Her story is a true inspiration: she started her career as a teller at age 18 and climbed the ladder to become a CEO, proving that with dedication and a willingness to learn, anything is possible.Jenna shares her candid and insightful journey, including:The unexpected path: How a job to "pay the bills" turned into a lifelong passion.The power of mentorship: How leaders who saw potential in her pushed her to take on challenges, even when she doubted herself.Learning from adversity: Why some of her most valuable career lessons came from working in a chaotic environment.The "Why" of her role: Discovering her purpose as a leader who wants to influence and better the lives of her employees and members.Leading with humility: The personal challenges of stepping into a CEO role and how she learned to embrace the responsibility.Jenna also discusses her top priorities for Pacific Service Credit Union, including product development, process optimization, and attracting the next generation of talent. Her message is a powerful call to action for everyone in the credit union movement to be passionate advocates and help the industry thrive.Connect with Jenna Lampson and Pacific Service Credit Union:About the Podcast:The "Women of Community Banking" podcast aims to celebrate and inspire women leaders in the credit union and community banking sectors by sharing their personal stories of success, challenges, and lessons learned.#CreditUnion #CommunityBanking #WomenInLeadership #TellerToCEO #CareerJourney #Inspiration #Leadership #CreditUnionMovement #FinancialServices