Three Everence employees honored with new Core Value Awards

Employees also recognized for reaching tenure and educational milestones

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Everence Financial® recently recognized three employees with new Core Value Awards for their outstanding contributions to the organization during an all-employee gathering on Monday, Oct. 12.

 

Everence leadership also recognized 61 employees who reached tenure milestones of five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 years at Everence, including six employees who have worked at Everence for more than 30 years.

 

Lasting Impact Award

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Nathan Rittenhouse

Nathan Rittenhouse, Director of Commercial Credit and Interim Vice President of Lending at Everence Federal Credit Union in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, received the Lasting Impact Award.

 

The Lasting Impact Award is presented to an employee with less than five years of service whose initiative, contributions, and influence have resulted in a meaningful and lasting impact on the organization, the people they work alongside, and those Everence serves.

 

“Nate is mature beyond his years, is positive, a hard worker, humble and is able to work with a lot of different personalities,” said Kristen Heisey, EFCU President and CEO, and Chief Member Engagement Officer. “Within his less than three years at Everence, he was promoted to a director role and is currently serving as Interim Vice President of Lending."

 

Inspired Leadership Award

 

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Allison Schrock Pletcher

Allison Schrock Pletcher, Vice President of Marketing, received the Inspired Leadership Award.

 

The Inspired Leadership Award recognizes an Everence supervisor who exemplifies the Everence core values and mission through everyday leadership. This person inspires others through their character, actions, and commitment to helping people thrive while cultivating a culture of trust, growth, collaboration and meaningful impact.

 

“Allison casts a great vision for the future, builds strong relationships within our team and throughout the organization with others we work with; she holds people accountable while also inspiring change, and modeling best practices and behavior,” said Sara Alvarez Waugh, Marketing Director.

 

Heart of Everence Award

 

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Olga Astakhov

Olga Astakhov, an accountant in Goshen, received the Heart of Everence award.

 

The Heart of Everence Award recognizes an individual who consistently lives out the Everence core values, advances the mission through both words and actions, and makes a lasting contribution to the strength, health and culture of the organization.

 

“Olga contributes to a healthy and positive workplace culture through her professionalism, respectful manner, and willingness to help wherever she is needed,” said Erin Wilson, Trust Accounting Manager. “As someone who was not born in the U.S., Olga brings a thoughtful awareness of cultural differences and treats others respectfully. She has a positive, can-do attitude and is willing to help co-workers whenever help is needed.”

 

Employees recognized for more than 30 years of service include:

  • Amanda Rock, Financial Planner, 30 years.
  • Jill Hochstetler, Data Quality Specialist, 30 years.
  • Kim Mishler, Client Services Representative, 30 years.
  • Steve Bustos, Stewardship Consultant, 35 years.
  • Kenda Mishler, Member Benefits Manager, 40 years.
  • Teresa Martin, Compliance Administrator, 40 years.