Member Spotlight: Philippe Asselin

October 21, 2009

Philippe Asselin is vice president of human resources for TFCU in Panama City, Florida. Born in Pensacola, Philippe has lived in more than 15 cities for family and work opportunities. He has been involved in management over 21 years and is currently pursuing his second master's degree. He and his wife have a 13-year-old son and 10-year-old daughter.

Biggest challenge

Developing and retaining the best people.

Best advice

Listen.

Greatest benefit of Council membership

Great people and great ideas!

Best part of my job

People.

Hardest part of my job

People.

Biggest misconception about my job

It is an easy 9-5 desk job.

Hobbies and interests

Family time, reading, teaching, school, mission/church activities, surfing, running.

Recent book

Talent Is Overrated by Geoff Colvin.

Life goals not yet achieved

Ph.D, world travel.

Favorite quote

"The best way to predict the future is to create it" (Peter Drucker).

If I could spend a day with anyone it would be . . .

My Grandfather Asselin, because I never was able to meet him. If I could go back to Biblical times, the choice may be different.

How would you explain the credit union difference to a potential new member?

Use candy. Show them how if they borrow or save some candy in a credit union, they will get some back with lower rates, refunds, or higher returns.

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