Employee Spotlight: Ale Kalinksy
Employee Spotlights
Job Title: Loan Support Specialist
Location: Bedford Branch
Tenure: 5 Years
Tell us about your family. My husband and I have been together for 11 years. We have 3 beautiful children, ages 8, 5 and 6 months.
Where did you grow up? I grew up on my grandfathers, small dairy farm in Hanford, California. The only thing that has put our small town on the map was Steve Perry (lead singer of Journey) and our local ice creamery "Superior Dairy."
What is your favorite song or artist? "Providence" by Poor Mans Poison and "Where My Brother Lives" by my girl Dani Stacy.
What is your favorite app and why? Pinterest. It has the best recipes! I am known for my decorated sugar cookies and zucchini bread, both of which I got the recipes from Pinterest.
What is your favorite season? Fall - the colors, the temperatures, fires, food and the best part - very few bugs!
What is your dream vacation destination? Anywhere with warm, crystal-clear water.
What is your favorite place you ever visited? Hawaii - I was there on my 22rd birthday and as I was swimming in the ocean, a sea turtle was swimming right next to me. It’s something I will never forget.
What was your dream job as a child? I wanted to be a Veterinarian - Firefighter! Ha
What is your favorite thing about Farm Credit? Faith, Family, Farm Credit.
What are your hopes for the ag industry? That Farmers can make livable wages for generations to come.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? Instant Travel - My friends and family are spread throughout the country. I'd love to be able to see my best friends and family in a matter of minutes as opposed to 12+hours of travel and thousands of dollars later.
What is your favorite hobby? Baking and decorating sugar cookies.
