FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Eglin Federal Credit Union (Eglin FCU) recognized PAL & Title Supervisor Lela Corlew this week for 25 years of dedicated service to the organization.
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Ms Corlew, who lives in Fort Walton Beach, was honored during a celebratory breakfast held on Wednesday, October 15, at the Eglin FCU Operations Center. Friends, family, and coworkers gathered to celebrate her milestone and recognize her years of commitment.
During the celebration, Loan Services Manager Hunter Nichols praised Ms Corlew’s work ethic and compassion.
“What stands out to me about Lela is how she treats her coworkers like family and speaks about Eglin FCU as if it’s her home. Her dedication to her work is something I deeply appreciate,” said Mr Nichols.
“When you give Lela an assignment, she goes above and beyond to find an answer or solution — even if it means spending countless hours on the phone with state DMVs or dealerships. Her integrity, work ethic and consistency have helped shape Eglin FCU into what it is today. She continues to be a shining example of a five-star employee.”
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Ms Corlew began her career with Eglin FCU in October 2000 as a part-time Call Center Member Services Representative at the Fort Walton Beach branch. In 2004, she became a part-time Special Services Representative, followed by a promotion to full-time Member Service Counselor at the Mary Esther branch in 2007.
After briefly serving as a Returned Items Representative in 2009, she returned to Mary Esther in 2010 as a Member Service Counselor, providing more than a decade of service to local members.
In June 2021, Ms Corlew advanced to her current role as PAL & Title Supervisor at the Operations Center, leading a team of processors dedicated to accuracy, efficiency, and Eglin FCU’s mission of member service.
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“The comments about Eglin FCU feeling like family couldn’t be more true,” Ms Corlew said.
“Whether we’ve worked together for years or just a short time, each of you means the world to me and holds a special place in my heart. I’ve truly enjoyed serving Eglin FCU over the past 25 years, and I look forward to continuing this journey with my work family and making a difference for our members, because that’s what it’s all about.”
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