Dave Drummond is a manager and lender at the Seymour branch of the Goulburn Murray Credit Union, and this week celebrated 40 years of service with the company.
Joining GMCU in Shepparton in 1983, Mr Drummond moved to Mooroopna, then back to Shepparton before arriving in Seymour in 1991.
“The Seymour community have been really good to GMCU,” he said.
There have been more highs than lows in this time for Mr Drummond.
“Over 40 years you begin to think about what makes you tick,” he said.
“To see people reach their dreams or be able to do something they have have been dreaming about is still rewarding.”
Mr Drummond has seen plenty of changes at GMCU. Colleagues have come and gone, with some staying between 20 and 30 years. In that time, the Seymour GMCU branch on Station St has had three extensions.
Working for a credit union rather than the big banks, Mr Drummond understands the importance of a presence in the community.
“The credit union has been good because they have kept branches open, whereas some communities have been losing their facilities, which is tough on people, particularly older people who are less used to the online methods,” he said.
“It’s like coffee shops — you need plenty of them because it brings people into town.”
The milestone has been celebrated with a lunch attended by colleagues past and present, and photos line the walls of the office celebrating Mr Drummond’s time with the company.
“Other than that, it’s work as usual; hopefully I’ll continue to enjoy the journey,” he said.
Although Mr Drummond has no plans for retirement yet, he and his wife, Sonia, have bought a caravan in readiness to do some trekking and enjoy all the region has to offer.