Melody Shaltis, a longtime Ripco employee, was recently promoted to the position of training director. She started employment at Ripco in February 1981 as a part-time teller, and has since held the positions of head teller, ACH/check processor and Certified Budget Counselor.

Previously and in her new position, Shaltis has given various presentations at finance and money management classes at James Williams Junior High School and at Rhinelander High School, has appeared on the Channel 12 Moneywatch program through Northwoods Saves, and has represented Ripco at the first annual Rhinelander-hosted Finance and Investment Challenge Bowl and at Nicolet College’s Career Expo.