Category: From the President & CEO

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.

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.

We are poised to lead the charge in striking the right balance of technology and connection for our customers and communities.

As the cornerstones of the community, community bankers offer a light in the darkness of hard times.

“There’s an undeniable sense of connection among us, and I’ve seen how community banks have responded.”

“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 […]

“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, […]

“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 […]