Wendy Huynh is a Branch Manager at America First Credit Union. She has a passion to serve and uplift others in the community and looks for ways to connect people with resources to help them achieve financial wellness. Wendy is a driver, she sets high standards for herself and for her team. Together they strive to build a culture of inclusivity, where everyone can win.

 America First CU has provided Wendy that winning platform. Wendy started her career with the Credit Union 6 years ago, and fast tracked her way to leadership. Spending the last 2 years in branch management, most recently being tasked to lead one of the highest volume branches in Northern UT at the Harrison Blvd location. She attributes her success to having professional drive, and how her values align with the organizations’ mission. Wendy truly believes in the America First Credit Union Charitable Foundation focus which is dedicated to positively impact lives in the community by providing educational resources and supporting basic human needs. America First Credit Union strives to be the exception and make a lasting impression on those in our community.

 One unique accomplishment for Wendy is being a two-time Service Star recipient, an internal recognition program that only a few earn each year. In her most recent accolade, it was shared that Wendy has a mantra of living your best life. Each day she seeks out opportunities to learn, reimagine, grow, and celebrate others. She holds high expectations of others because she sees the potential in them and wants them to live their best life. She helps her team see the bigger picture to help fulfill the mission, people helping people. She has a passion for service that lifts her branch, market, and those in the community. During a time of change and discovery in the financial industry her passion for growth, innovation, and connection will help AFCU shape the future.

 What has also attributed to her success is her love of the Ogden/Weber Chamber of Commerce.  Wendy jumped in full force after attending her first Chamber event, the Annual Gala. She’s a leadership Northern Utah graduate, active WIB member and currently spotlights AFCU products and Services at most Business After Hours. Her passion for networking continues to compliment her successes in branch management. She is committed to connect the Ogden/Weber Business Community members with services for themselves, their businesses and their employees financial wellness.

 Long time Chamber advocate and Vice President of Business Services for AFCU, Kimberli Green shares, ‘Wendy is my favorite kind of leader to work with. Yes, she is driven to achieve the goals, however what is so cool about Wendy as a young professional is, her passion to serve her members. You don’t see that in all young leaders today. The financial industry can be very competitive and challenging role. She brings excitement about serving and understands that people do business with who they know, like and trust. I am so proud of the love and work she puts into the Chamber. We are so lucky to have her at AFCU, she works hard, she cares, and she brings her best self to work every day!’

Brynn Mortensen Murdock is the Executive Director of the Ogden School Foundation where her primary role is to provide opportunities for the students in Ogden School District. Brynn holds aMBA from Utah State University and a BS in Political Science and Technical Writing from Weber State University. Her experience also includes development at Ogden-Weber Technical College, Utah State University, and Davis Education Foundation, and public policy and communications experience at the Utah House of Representatives and Salt Lake Chamber.