Category: From the Chairman

Let’s rediscover what it means to be community bankers. Let’s exercise our nimble natures to exceed customer expectations. Because as community bankers, it’s what we do.

Let’s collectively commit to being more present in all of our interactions. It won’t be long until we recognize what a true gift that is to ourselves and those we serve.

Working with a community bank is like being welcomed into the fold, and that’s why we choose our partners with care.

Educated customers form stronger relationships with their community banks. They are more likely to repay loans, live within their means and maintain higher balances.

It’s our responsibility to help make our communities better places to live, to help pull people out of poverty and address issues they’re facing.

This is our moment to communicate just what it means to be a community bank.

In today’s marketplace, we can’t be afraid to experiment and fail. Let’s embrace some out-of-the-box, entrepreneurial thinking to attack our problem areas.

One of my early mentors told me, ‘It’s often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.’ That piece of advice has … allowed us to be a little more progressive as a bank.

Culture is more than just how bank staff interact with one another; it’s about how we convey who we are to our customers.

In today’s climate, our voices are vital not only to the future of financial services, but to the millions of small businesses and consumers who depend upon us.