KILLEEN, Texas–– Linda Garvin has announced that she will retire from Texas Partners Federal Credit Union effective October 1, ending her tenure at thirty-five years and three months. During this time she has held the titles of teller, loan officer, real estate loan officer, vice president of the Plaza branch, vice president of loans, chief lending officer, and chief operations officer.
“I began my credit union career as a teller when we were still Fort Hood Federal Credit Union and we were located on Gilmer Street in Killeen. The next year we celebrated our twenty-fifth anniversary by moving to our current location and renaming the credit union, Hoodview,” said Garvin, reflecting on her time with the credit union. “What I value most is that I was able to help people – members and employees – through all stages of life…helping people and watching them grow and be successful.
According to CEO Gary Straley, “Linda has been a valued member of the Texas Partners family. Her legacy is how much she cared about our members and about our employees. Her contributions over the years is reflected in the success of the credit union.”
Over the course of her thirty-five year run, Garvin was instrumental in the achievement of much growth including the credit union’s expansion into new markets with branches in Copperas Cove, Belton, and Temple; increased service offerings; and the adoption of a community charter to broaden membership eligibility.
Garvin has a great passion for the credit union movement and its guiding principles. She embraced “cooperation among credit unions” by regularly attending meetings of the Central Texas Chapter of Credit Unions and serving multiple terms as an officer including secretary, vice president, and president. She earned her Certified Credit Union Executive designation in 1992 and graduated from Southwest CUNA Management School in 1994. Garvin was very active in the community; she served on various boards, volunteered for many organizations and events, and participated in fund raising especially for the Children’s Miracle Network. Garvin was honored in 2003 by the Globe Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association as their Business Associate of the Year.