Courtney Clewis Courtney got the call that she was being hired as a Member Services Representative on Nov. 1, 2022, – her birthday! She loves working one on one with members, helping to resolve issues until they are satisfied. Fun Fact: Over the past several years, she has taken up knitting, baking bread, and reading mysteries. Her friends have started poking fun and calling her an old lady!

What do you like to do to unwind after work?

Hang out with my boyfriend Justin and his eight-year-old son, Nathan. We love to get in our side by side and go riding on the back roads and trails through the woods, listening to music. Nathan got a gas-powered mini jeep from Santa, which Justin, who is a very talented welder, customized for him. It’s a three-speed, and that kid can switch it like nobody’s business! He’s so smart. Justin has a cross bike, and Nathan has a dirt bike; and my dogs, Dixie and Nora, love to chase behind them. They enjoy the side by side too, and they let us know when it’s time to ride!

You have an interesting story about how you and Justin met?

I was taking the back roads from Delco to my home in Ash when I hit the corner of a pothole and bent my front rim. After changing my tire, I went home and called a friend to tell him what happened. He said let’s go over to my friend Justin’s house tomorrow, and we’ll take a look at it. I didn’t know Justin then, and I didn’t say much as he put the bent rim on the back tire, it was kind of awkward. Well, he sent me a Facebook request and message, and the next day I went with a friend to hang out at his house. That was almost four years ago, and we’ve been together ever since.

And there’s a connection to your family?

Yes! He bought his house from my step-grandfather’s family more than 10 years ago. He moved to where all my family lives! They live across the street, next door, and down the street in both directions. It’s the road I grew up on, and my mother lives just a few minutes away. We’re all close. I have four nieces and two nephews. I used to work with children with special needs and appreciate all kids so much. My niece Carrigan is autistic, non-verbal, and communicates through sign language. She watches everything and tries to figure it all out. She’s really an inspiration to our whole family.