Rebeca Romero Rainey: You make an impact Feb 01st 2021 12:02am on Columns, From the President & CEO, Industry Insight Rebeca Romero Rainey: You make an impact Feb 01st 2021 12:02am on Columns, From the President & CEO, Industry Insight When I consider what I love about community banking, I get a clear visual: overlapping concentric circles with one common center. Each circle represents an element of your impact on communities, including people, culture, economic growth, personal and professional development, and more. But in the center of everything lies the human connection.
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Building hope for 2021 Jan 01st 2021 12:01am on Columns, From the President & CEO, Industry Insight After a very challenging 2020, I encourage you and your loved ones to end the year strong and fill up with hope for what 2021 may bring.
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Striking the right balance Nov 01st 2020 12:11am on Columns, From the President & CEO, Industry Insight We are poised to lead the charge in striking the right balance of technology and connection for our customers and communities.
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Address customers’ hurdles Oct 01st 2020 12:10am on Columns, From the President & CEO, Industry Insight
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Cornerstones of the community Sep 01st 2020 12:09am on Columns, From the President & CEO, Industry Insight As the cornerstones of the community, community bankers offer a light in the darkness of hard times.
Rebeca Romero Rainey: A sense of connection Jul 31st 2020 12:07am on Columns, From the President & CEO, Industry Insight “There’s an undeniable sense of connection among us, and I’ve seen how community banks have responded.”
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Let’s bring people together Jul 01st 2020 12:07am on Columns, From the President & CEO, Industry Insight “With a heart led by compassion, let’s ask ourselves a question: Who do we want to be when we grow up?” At times in our country, true independence has arisen from points of crisis—critical moments in time that require us to listen and reflect. Just think about the foundation of our nation so many years […]
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Leadership is about teamwork Jun 01st 2020 12:06am on Columns, From the President & CEO, Industry Insight “Well-executed leadership is less about marching to your own beat and more about creating a well-choreographed team play.” Remember that childhood game follow-the-leader where one person directed, and the others walked in line? Well, it was not a favorite of mine, and I could never quite pinpoint why. As I’ve moved forward in my career, […]
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Do today for tomorrow May 01st 2020 08:05am on Columns, From the President & CEO, Industry Insight “As community bankers, making the next right choice today will ensure we have a strong, flourishing future.” We have entered a challenging environment, to say the least. Our banks have been dramatically affected by COVID-19, but without a doubt, we will weather this storm, because we build our model on relationships that stand the test of […]
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Tell your incredible story Apr 01st 2020 12:04am on Columns, From the President & CEO, Industry Insight “You’ve got an incredible story to tell, and ICBA is honored to help you tell it.” Community Banking Month holds a special place in my heart. It began early in my career at Centinel Bank of Taos. Every April, I would visit local elementary schools to speak about community banking. And let me tell you, […]
