Sometimes, the best news comes when you least expect it – and for Russell Parker of New Boston, Texas, that moment came on what started as just another rough Monday.
A call that changed everything.
When Russell first saw a missed call from Tinker Federal Credit Union (TFCU), he didn’t think much of it. After receiving a follow-up call, he decided to answer the phone and everything changed.
“I was having a bad day,” said Russell. “Then he (a TFCU team member) told me I had won. It turned my whole week around.”
Winning big. $18,583 paid off.
Russell was the latest winner of the TFCU Great Auto Loan Payoff and the prize was nothing short of life-changing: $18,583 to pay off his vehicle loan. That payoff wiped out three remaining years on his loan for his 2018 Chevrolet Silverado Texas Edition – a truck that’s more than just transportation.
“It’s a blessing,” Russell said. “A paid-for vehicle, with no vehicle payment? Yes, it’ll make life a lot easier.”
A truck built for life.
Russell describes himself simply: “I’m a truck guy.” Living on a farm, his truck is essential to daily life. It’s not just for commuting – it’s a workhorse and a lifestyle tool. He uses his Silverado to:
- Haul tractors and equipment
- Tow his boat and camper
- Hunt and fish
- Manage farm work year-round
From summer hay hauling to weekend camping trips, his truck is at the center of it all.
Sharing the celebration.
Russell didn’t celebrate alone – he brought his wife, Christie, to share in the moment. “We’re ecstatic,” he said. “We’re going to ride away here debt-free.”
And now, with no truck payment and the open road ahead, Russell is doing what truck guys do best: moving forward.
Four winners every year.
Members with a current TFCU auto loan are automatically entered to win their TFCU auto loan balance paid off. With four winners each year, the next one could be you. Learn more here: https://www.tinkerfcu.org/payoff/