The Legacy Chamber of West Tennessee is proud to welcome Lakisha Hunt of Patriot Equity Credit Union as a valued member. With more than 25 years of experience in lending, management, credit and collections, Hunt brings a strong commitment to serving members, building lasting relationships and helping individuals and families work toward their financial goals.
Tell us about yourself.
I’m Lakisha Hunt, a Lending Officer II at Patriot Equity Credit Union. I have over 25 years of experience in lending, management, credit and collections. Patriot Equity Credit Union is one of the oldest credit unions in Jackson, Tennessee. We were originally known as Postal Credit Union, serving postal workers, before changing our name to Patriot Equity Credit Union.
Tell us about your business, profession, or organization.
Patriot Equity Credit Union has a longstanding history in Jackson, Tennessee. Originally known as Postal Credit Union, we have grown into Patriot Equity Credit Union with the goal of being the hometown credit union. Being part of an organization with such deep roots in the community is meaningful to me, especially because our work is centered around serving our members.
What is your professional title or role? What do you do, who do you serve, and what should people know about your work?
My professional title is Lending Officer II. I serve members who are seeking financial assistance for automobiles, personal needs, shared-secured loans and other everyday financial needs. My goal is to provide service that helps our members navigate those needs while building relationships along the way.
What makes your business, profession, or organization unique?
What makes Patriot Equity Credit Union unique is that we are community driven. Our goal is to be the hometown credit union, and that means being connected to the people we serve and understanding that every member has different financial needs.
How did you get started?
I got started in finance as a teenager when I spent a summer working for a gentleman in a mortgage office. That early experience introduced me to the financial industry and eventually led me into a career that has now spanned more than 25 years in lending, management, credit and collections.
What are you most passionate about?
I’m passionate about helping others smile. I love seeing people accomplish something they did not think they would be able to accomplish. Being able to help someone reach a goal or move forward in their life is one of the things that motivates me in my work.
What is one accomplishment you’re especially proud of?
One accomplishment I’m especially proud of is building strong, lasting relationships with members throughout my work in the credit union industry. Those relationships have been an important part of my career, and I value the opportunity to work with people and be there for them as they pursue their financial goals.
What are you building, working on, or looking forward to next?
My focus right now is on continuing to build my knowledge of lending, strengthening my relationships with members and finding new ways to provide exceptional service. I’m also looking forward to opportunities to take on additional responsibilities, develop my leadership skills and make an even greater impact on the members and communities I serve.
How are you making an impact in West Tennessee?
I’m making an impact in West Tennessee through my work with the community credit union and by helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals through trusted guidance and personalized service. I believe that being able to serve people in this way is an important part of contributing to the community.
Why did you join the Legacy Chamber?
I joined the Legacy Chamber because I’m passionate about helping others achieve their goals. I saw the Legacy Chamber as a place where I could build relationships, learn from other leaders and give back to the community. I look forward to connecting with other professionals and being part of the work happening across West Tennessee.
Complete this sentence: “I want my legacy to be…”
I want my legacy to be that I treated people well, with respect, and that I made a positive impact in their lives wherever I was planted. Success is important, but what matters most to me is that someone remembers that I was able to make a difference in their life.