Employee Spotlight: Amanda Morgan
Employee Spotlights
Job Title: Commercial Team Lead
Location: Wytheville Branch
Tenure: 14 years
Briefly describe your involvement in 4-H. I was involved in many 4-H programs during school. I attended 4-H camp for 3 years. I was runner up in the public speaking/creative writing competitions 2 years in a row.
Tell us about your family. My husband, Evan, and I have been married going on 19 years. We have 2 kids, Colton who is 17 and Brooklyn who is 10.
Tell us about your pets. We have 2 dogs and 2 cats. Champ is a 13 year old Chocolate Lab and he's the sweetest boy ever. Teddy is a 5 year old Maltipoo. Then we have Oscar and Leo who are both rescue cats.
What is your favorite song? My favorite song will always be Fancy by Reba McEntire.
What is your favorite movie? Grease is my all-time favorite movie. I can sing/quote the whole movie.
What is your favorite season? I love all of the seasons. Seasons are a chance for new beginnings. If I had to choose one though, it would be Spring. This is the time when dead things become new again and it is just a beautiful time.
Tell us about your hobbies. My favorite hobby would have to be reading. So far this year I have read 29 books (my goal was 30). I think it's time for a new goal.
What is your favorite place you ever visited? I am a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan. A few years back my husband and I had the opportunity to visit Dallas. We toured The Star, AT&T Stadium and even got to watch a rodeo at the stadium. He is a Packers fan, but the trip almost turned him into a Cowboy.
What was your dream job as a child? As a child I wanted to be a vet.
How has Farm Credit helped you with your career/professional development? Working at Farm Credit has helped grow me both professionally and personally. I am a total introvert but being in my position has helped me to come out of my shell a little more. Since becoming the commercial team lead, I have learned how to grow relationships and trust among my fellow co-workers.
What three words would your friends use to describe you? Reliable, Kind, Trustworthy
What is one random fact you'd like to share? I love true crime podcasts.