Employee Spotlight: Becky Daubert

Job Title: Credit Analyst
Location: Verona Operations Center
Tenure: 8 years
Briefly describe your involvement in 4-H. I was involved with 4-H for 10 years in Pennsylvania showing dairy cattle as well as cooking, sewing and quilting projects. I also competed in dairy bowl, dairy judging and public speaking contests. I was fortunate enough to participate in many national programs such as the National 4-H Dairy Conference, Citizenship Washington Focus and National 4-H Congress. Currently I am a volunteer with Rockingham County 4-H and I assist with the state 4-H Dairy Bowl team.
Briefly describe your involvement in FFA. FFA stopped in my school district in the mid-1970's, so it was not an option for me.
Briefly describe your involvement in agriculture. I grew up on a dairy farm in Pennsylvania, and I graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Dairy Science. My husband and I owned or managed dairy farms throughout Pennsylvania and New York before moving to Virginia in 2013.
Are you involved in any other clubs or organizations? I am the Secretary/Treasurer and a Junior Association Advisor for the Virginia Holstein Association. I serve on the board for the Virginia Dairy Foundation and Rockingham Educational Foundation, Inc.
What is your favorite holiday tradition? My parents always come to our house for Thanksgiving, which is enjoyable for our family.
Where did you grow up? I grew up on a small dairy farm in South Central Pennsylvania.
What is your favorite personal mantra or motto? A great reminder for me is the verse from Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
What is your favorite blog or podcast? Two podcasts I listen to often are “Discover Ag” and “The Ten Minute Bible Hour.”
What is your favorite season? Fall is my favorite season – I enjoy the cooling temperatures (hoodie weather) and changing leaves.
What's at the top of your bucket list? I would love to travel to Germany or Switzerland, either during Christmas markets or to see the cows coming down out of the mountains from summer pasture.
Have you ever collected anything? For many years, my grandmother would give me Snowbabies figurines at Christmas. They are some of my favorite things to display at Christmas time.
How do you balance career and your family? I don't – ha. It’s always a balancing act juggling career and family, and I feel lucky to work in an industry that intertwines all aspects of my life.
What is the most interesting or favorite aspect of your job? My favorite part of my job is analyzing the numbers to make a good decision for the borrower and for the Association. I enjoy the problem solving aspect of my role, and I appreciate how we all work together as a team to meet a common goal.
What are your favorite weekend activities? My weekends usually involve something with cows or youth activities.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? If I could have a super power, I would like to have the ability to be in two places at one time.