DrAliOMalleyOn Wednesday, May 4th, a nationally-recognized expert will speak at Crane Credit Union in Plainfield, Indiana, on the topic of psychology in the workplace. The event includes a light breakfast and is free to the general public.

A group of nationally-recognized experts will be speaking to business professionals and the general public on the first Wednesday of every month beginning this May. The programs are sponsored by Crane Credit Union and feature topics ranging from business strategy, employee mentoring, networking secrets, intergenerational issues and more.

Bob Downs, CEO, expressed his support for the series. “We’re excited to bring outside speakers to serve our communities and give them the opportunity to learn and grow.” Downs oversees operations for 41,000+ members and over $500 million in total assets.

For the first event in the program, Dr. Alison “Ali” O’Malley will discuss key findings from modern psychology research and their application to business. With an informative yet entertaining style, Dr. Ali explains in everyday language how to leverage our understanding of the brain to make better decisions and reach customers more effectively.

The Crane Executive Leadership Series features nine programs throughout the course of 2016, each hosted on the first Wednesday of the month either at the Plainfield or Franklin locations. Doors open at 9:00 am; programs run from 9:15 am to 10:15 am and include a light breakfast and refreshments. The event series is free to the general public; registration is required at www.cranecu.org/executiveseries.

Joining Crane is easy and only requires opening a savings account with a minimum balance of $5.00. Members at Crane can enjoy services like online and mobile banking, bill pay, eStatements, and MoneySmart, a personal financial management tool. Crane also offers a full line of savings, checking, and loan products.