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Members 1st associates complete leadership program in partnership with Shippensburg U

Members 1st Federal Credit Union’s first cohort of associates completed a leadership development program offered in partnership with Shippensburg University. PHOTO/PROVIDED BY MEMBERS 1ST

Members 1st associates complete leadership program in partnership with Shippensburg U

Ed Gruver//August 21, 2026//

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Members 1st Federal Credit Union’s first cohort of associates completed a leadership development program offered in partnership with . 

According to a release, associates participated in programs designed to support leaders at different stages of their careers: the for emerging leaders and the . The programs provided participants with practical tools to strengthen , emotional intelligence, change management, employee engagement, and other leadership skills. 

“At Members 1st, we believe developing our associates is one of the most important investments we can make,” Christy (Pavlakovich) Klinger, chief operating officer at Members 1st Federal Credit Union, said in a statement. “Watching our associates grow more confident, develop new skills and prepare for future leadership opportunities has been incredibly rewarding. 

“We’re grateful to Shippensburg University for partnering with us to provide these meaningful learning experiences and help our associates continue building successful careers.” 

The partnership reflects Members 1st’s commitment to investing in associates and creating opportunities for personal and professional growth, per the release. 

“At Shippensburg University, we believe the strongest partnerships are those that create opportunities for people to grow, and Members 1st exemplifies that commitment,” said Shippensburg University President Charles Patterson. “Their willingness to invest in their associates while collaborating with the university demonstrates the power of higher and industry working together to strengthen our region’s workforce. 

“We are proud to celebrate the associates who have completed the leadership development programs and grateful to Members 1st for their continued leadership and partnership.”

Members 1st Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution with over 630,000 members and $8 billion in assets. Based in Enola, Members 1st has nearly 60 branch locations throughout , , , Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lycoming, Northampton, Perry, Union, and counties.