15 Years
Jessica Buchmiller
Collections Assistant
There aren’t many things that trip up Jessica Buchmiller. Pandemic? She never took a day off. Long lines? Loves them. When asked about the technological efficiencies the bank has gained in recent years, she remarks, “I like the old-fashioned way: There were always lines, it was constantly busy, and I LOVED IT. It keeps you active, keeps you thinking. I loved the fast-paced nature of Telling.” After serving nearly a decade as Teller, the late Agnes Lawrence referred Jessica to a position in Collections, where she has been helping to manage delinquent mortgages for the past several years. “Agnes was a wonderful lady. I had never met her, only over the phone, but she reminded me of my grandma.” Dealing with delinquent mortgages and foreclosures can be difficult, but Jessica handles it in stride. “Sometimes people’s situations are different, and we give them a few chances.” Unsurprisingly, there was a time when Jessica thought about a nursing career. “Nurses are very active. They’re constantly busy and don’t have time to let their minds wander. But I have four kids, and I couldn’t go to school.” Jessica has come to owe her longevity and work ethic to her experience as a mother of four. “I wanted to give them structure and have them see me with structure. My kids gave me the push and the motivation to do the best I can.” Now a grandmother of two, she can’t help but contemplate a future where her kids are all grown up. “I don’t enjoy relaxing. I like the fast pace: taking them to school, doing homework, cooking, bedtime, dinner time, bath time, balancing with my job. I love all of that.” But the Middle Village resident also says the Loan Center feels like a second home. She’s grateful for the community of MFS, remembering her favorite customer Vincent and the support of colleagues like Teresa Pikner throughout her career. For Jessica, the fact that she enjoys working at Maspeth Federal is an achievement in and of itself. “It’s the longest job I’ve ever dedicated myself to. I love the people here. They’re great. Before the bank, I worked odds and ends: Regal, Dunks, McDonalds… It’s actually the best job I’ve ever had!”
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