Employee Spotlight: Tyler Catron

Job Title: Operations Support Specialist
Location: Wytheville Branch
Tenure: 4 months

Are you involved in any clubs or organizations? I attend Rural Retreat Baptist Church.
What is your favorite holiday tradition? Me, my wife and our dog, Gus, go every year to the Bristol Motor Speedway Christmas lights and stop in the village for some hot chocolate.
Tell us about your pets. I currently have a goldendoodle named Gus, he is always full of energy and is a really friendly dog!

What is your favorite personal mantra or motto? My favorite quote is "the sun will shine again tomorrow." It always helps me recognize that my problems may feel big, but as long as I wake up another day, I'm blessed to be alive and that is all that matters.
What is your favorite app and why? Right now, my favorite app is the operator standard, it is a productivity app that uses AI to help align your daily action with your goals and has a great community and is a great tool overall!
What is your favorite season? My favorite season by far is fall, I enjoy the warm but not hot weather, the leaves changing colors, the holidays, football and soccer and I enjoy the pumpkin and apple cider-based foods and drinks.
Tell us about your hobbies. I enjoy hanging out with my wife, friends/family and dog. I enjoy playing golf and basketball, working out and spending time outdoors. I'm also having fun grilling on my Blackstone!
What is your favorite place you ever visited? I went to Greece last summer, which was such an awesome experience, I loved seeing the historical sites and enjoying the Mediterranean food.

How do you define success? Success for me would be becoming the best version of myself possible and living with as few regrets as I can.
What is your favorite thing about Farm Credit? My favorite thing about Farm Credit is the culture, the organization values its employees by making sure our needs are met, and the environment is positive and enjoyable. I never once dreaded a workday here!
What are your favorite weekend activities? My favorite weekend activities are visiting farmer's markets, walking on the New River Trail, playing golf and eating at restaurants.
What is one random fact you'd like to share? I played Division II college soccer for 3 years! 

What is at the top of your bucket list? I want to go to Liverpool, England and attend an Everton Football Club game. They have been my favorite team to watch since the American goalkeeper Tim Howard played there.