Meet your #DupacoCrew: They helped me—now I get to help others
By: Ashley Riniker | Senior community outreach & education consultant
PLATTEVILLE, Wisc— I have been a member of Dupaco for a long time—years before I ever became an employee.
When I was going through a hard time financially, Dupaco helped me when no one else would. They sat down with me, listened, taught me valuable lessons and showed me the tools I needed to get back on track.
What stood out most was how genuinely their employees treated me. It was authentic. I could tell they truly cared.
Our values aligned.
I was in a vulnerable spot, and I will never forget how they made me feel and the support they gave me.
My passion comes from this experience.
I was working for a different financial institution in Madison, Wisc., when I heard Dupaco was coming to town. I was so excited. I knew I wanted to work there because I had experienced firsthand how they treat their members.
Now, I get the opportunity to help others like Dupaco helped me. As part of the Community Outreach & Education team, I visit businesses and meet with their employees. Whether it’s through financial education classes or
one-on-one coaching, I’m helping members who were like me: looking for guidance and someone they can trust.
One of the most rewarding parts of my job is doing follow-up visits and seeing the progress the members have made. It’s exciting to see their reaction!
Many are realizing they’re able to buy cars or homes—things they never thought were possible.
I’m so thankful for Dupaco. It’s not just a great credit union—it’s a place that helped me when I needed it most. And now, I get to pass that on to others.
