About Us
People Helping People
It's Who We Are, It's What We Do
At Pheple Federal Credit Union, we are rooted in the principle of "People Helping People," and have been committed to the financial well-being of our community since 1951. Originally founded as Bellco Employees Federal Credit Union, we have grown and evolved, consistently expanding our services while staying true to our core values.
Our mission is to improve the financial well-being of our community by empowering members through financial literacy and personalized support. As we proudly serve Allegheny, Armstrong, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties, we remain dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for everyone, including our members, employees, and the broader community.
Mission and Vision Statement
People helping people - It’s who we are - it’s what we do
Mission Statement
We are dedicated to the financial well-being of our community.
Vision Statement
The Pheple vision is to be the financial partner for our members, our employees and the community by providing the tools, resources and solutions that promote financial independence.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Mission Statement
Pheple FCU is committed to providing a psychologically and physically safe environment where our key stakeholders – employees, members and volunteers – are valued, included, and respected for their individual and equal humanity, and where we provide opportunities, access and support to all.
Diversity: valuing the different dimensions that people possess in pursuit of a common purpose
Equity: transcending basic equality by allocating resources based on need instead of simple fairness
Inclusion: promoting an environment of individual and equal humanity, encouraging authenticity without judgement
Core Values
Inclusive: Promotes an environment of individual & equal humanity, encouraging authenticity without judgement.
Integrity: Promotes an honest and fairness approach toward our internal and external members.
Positive: Promotes and encourages an optimistic attitude toward internal and external members as well as our work environment.
Respectful: Promotes a courteous and considerate atmosphere for internal and external members.
Teamwork/Team: Promotes supporting each other to succeed and accomplish goals, while maintaining a compassionate environment for all.
Member Service Standards
Engage: By giving full attention to the member that you are waiting on by listening, interaction, and finding the best possible resolution to the member(s) needs as well as on a personal level to build a lifetime relationship.
Educate: Always teaching our members about product and services that will help improve their financial needs.
Respect: Treating all members alike regardless of their financial situation, WE DO NOT JUDGE.
Staff & Board
leadership Team
Maria LaVelle
Chief Executive Officer
mlavelle@pheplefcu.org
Matthew Senkow
Chief Financial Officer
msenkow@pheplefcu.org
Linda Stein
Senior Vice President of Community Relations and Marketing
lstein@pheplefcu.org
Kathleen Birkos
Vice President, Lending
kbirkos@pheplefcu.org
Gretchen Davidson
Vice President, Operations
gdavidson@pheplefcu.org
Board of Directors
Chairperson - Kim Stawicki
Vice Chairman - Lyzona Marshall
Secretary - Kathleen Ritenour
Treasurer - Dan Stevens
Directors
James Antoniono
Carl Bartolomucci
Andrew Reese
Valen Tasser
Gregory Walker
Associate Directors
Jennielynn McClimans
Elizabeth McManus
Supervisory Committee
Chairperson - Dawnice Berg
J. Evan Bradbury
Ronald Hasnauer
Greg Prinkey
Raina Richardson
Member Advisory Board
Julie Benish
Robert Bruce
Jon Croushore
Lara Hoenshell
Shane Hoffman
Susan Ianni
Matt Smith