Maria LaVelle

Maria LaVelle is the Chief Executive Officer of Pheple (PHee-pole) Federal Credit Union in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. She has been the CEO of the credit union for the past twenty years. Given a leadership opportunity at a young age, Maria shares the importance of mentorship, perseverance and life-long learning!

For Maria, being a leader means working with her team to achieve the best outcome for everyone. When it comes to success, Maria credits:

* Moving forward from failure

*Being able to adjust and make changes to the plan

*Self-accessing and not falling into the comparison trap 

* Not being defined by circumstance

* Taking risks and owning responsibility

* Working with and supporting her team

* Leadership coaching

When asked what advice she would give to listeners, she said, "Your past doesn't define your future...YOU do!"

Maria serves on many boards and is a mentor to young professionals within the credit union movement. She is also a proud mother and grandmother. Thank you, Maria!