Rita is a graduate of Winona Technical College with a degree in Business Management. She has 15+ years of experience in Customer Service, developing professional relationships with local vendors in Black River Falls and the surrounding communities. Most recently in her Mortgage loan processing experience, she developed great knowledge of the financial & housing Industry. Her prior positions resulted in development of many professional relationships that will benefit her in her current role. She likes to give back to the community through her volunteer work, most recently volunteers on her church finance board and the youth hockey board in Black River Falls. She is looking forward to growing with First Nations Community Financial, and helping customers along the way.

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Jodi is a recent graduate of Western Governor’s University in Utah with a bachelor’s degree in Education studies- elementary education. She has more than seven years of experience in customer service and teaching. Jodi is an enrolled member of Wyandotte Nation based out of Oklahoma. She has lived in numerous areas around the country and looks forward to building relationships with the members of Ho-Chunk Nation and the community of Black River falls. 

In her free time, Jodi enjoys studying psychology and history, reading, and spending time with her dogs Sadie and Noodin. 

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Victoria Houghton has been promoted recently into a Loan Officer position at First Nations Community Financial (FNCF) in January 2019. Victoria assists customers thru the loan process, compiles regulatory documents, and performs the financial coaching with customers. She has 22 years of office experience with 5 years dedicated to working at FNCF. Victoria is an enrolled member of Ho-Chunk Nation and strongly believes in helping tribal members and others to become financially independent to improve their quality of life.
Victoria is certified in Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families, Building Skills for Financial Confidence, Financial Coaching Foundations and has attended NAFOA and Prosperity Now Summit 2015 which has given her a stronger outlook on challenges of economic growth and change.

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Stephanie Clark is a proud Ho-Chunk Nation tribal member. She has 15+ years of Customer Service and Management combined in her work experience. Most recent years, she worked at Integrity Audit & Tax and was integral with helping First Nations Community Financial (FNCF) navigate a large project of a conversion to new loan software. Her great value lead to a permanent position at FNCF.

Prior to her and her family moving to the Black River Falls area, she has worked in the Baraboo area for years with her children, and has enjoyed volunteering in her community including the local Baraboo Soccer Club. She looks forward to volunteering throughout the Ho-Chunk communities with FNCF and also personally in Black River Falls where she lives. She is hoping with her many years of work experience in Customer Service and Management she will be able to assist others, and our communities we serve here at FNCF in many years to come. 

Stephanie enjoys spending time with her husband Rob, her three children, and their pet dog Storm.

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Jonathan has joined the team at First Nations Community Financial as a Business Loan Officer. He is a graduate of Western Technical College, with an Associate Degree of Applied Science as a Business Analyst.  He has spent over 10 years working within the Ho-Chunk Nation with a strong focus on performing and improving customer service.  Most recently as a Slot Operations Manager, he has gained experience working with a wide variety of people from various backgrounds and industries.  In his downtime Jonathan is an avid reader, a fan and participant in Community Theater, and is a lover of travel, food, and art.

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Lisa joined our team in the fall of 2022.  Lisa earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Viterbo University.  She has 15+ years in customer service and accounting.  Lisa is a past employee with the Ho-Chunk Nation as an Accountant in the Business Department.  She also has 6+ years of experience as a Payroll Coordinator for a local construction company and 1 year of experience as a Financial Examiner with the State of Wisconsin for Credit Unions.  In her free time, Lisa enjoys camping, fishing, reading, and spending time with her family, friends, and her dog Jaxx.

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