Marna Asbury
What makes Marna Wildly Capable?
Marna is dedicated to the credit union philosophy of people helping people. She is devoted to her family, her faith life and to her professional responsibilities. She is a strong leader in her organization and provides a work environment that allows her staff to grow and flourish.” JUDY RICHEY
What makes you feel proud?
I have a passion for leading with compassion. I try to set an example of getting things accomplished with a positive mindset and being kind to others in the process. I love to learn and am currently attending a three-year management course through the Credit Union National Association. I am the Chair of a Rise Committee, which has a mission to continue to innovate our movement and advance women in leadership. I am responsible for the calendar of events for this committee which includes outstanding women speakers; community efforts that include wipes drives for the Crisis Center and school supply drives for local schools; and networking events for women to come together and support each other. I am also the Vice Chair of the Volare Club which is a leadership club that empowers women entrepreneurs. This club connects women who are in business or starting a new business with access to networking, mentorship and business services.
What’s been the biggest obstacle in your life so far?
Myself. If I let fear of failing get in my way, I may not try something that I can do. I have learned to fail to learn.
What keeps you up at night?
I can stay up at night if I feel I didn’t accomplish everything I should have on a given day and now keep a notepad and pen on my nightstand, so I can write it down for the next day.
Who is the biggest influence in your life? Why?
My mother. My first father died when she was 20 and I was only two-years-old. She had not finished high school and after he passed, she immediately got her GED and then got her high school diploma. With the little money we received at his death, she put herself through night school and got a job at a hospital working nights once I was in school. She went to school and worked at night, so she could be with me during the day. She took me to church and she showed me that you could accomplish anything, if you really wanted to. That you could be kind and still be resilient and to not give up, even when things get really tough.
What’s the single biggest problem you’d like to solve in your community?
I want to be able to educate the community on finances, credit and buying a home. I want to continue to help womenowned businesses through our credit union efforts.
