June 2021 - Star of the Month - Megan Hodgkins
Posted On: July 15, 2021 by Austin Bank in: Star of the Month
Nominations for this month’s Star all echoed the same sentiment – “she consistently goes above and beyond.” With a positive attitude and a strong commitment to her coworkers, she never hesitates to take on additional tasks in an effort to help those around her. For these reasons, we are proud to recognize Megan Hodgkins, Loan Assistant in Longview Greggton, as our June Star of the Month.
Megan is a long-time employee of the Bank, starting...
April 2021 - Star of the Month - Millette Stroud
Posted On: July 15, 2021 by Austin Bank in: Star of the Month
This month’s Star takes the concept of “relationship banking” very seriously. Daily striving to know and understand her customers’ particular situations and needs, she takes a constructive approach. While a customer may start out with one bank product, she offers additional products that can help customers attain their financial goals and adapt to changes in their financial or business lives. For her commitment to provide the highest level of customer service...
March 2021- Star of the Month - Jodie Ham
Posted On: July 15, 2021 by Austin Bank in: Star of the Month
Follow-through (noun): the completion of a motion, as in the stroke of a tennis racket. The portion of such a motion after the ball has been hit. The act of continuing a plan, project, scheme or the like to its completion.
A simple notion - follow-through - however, not easily achieved. Often when we realize what it will actually take to get the job done, we step back and leave the task unfinished. This is not the case with our March Star, and many...
February 2021 - Star of the Month - Seth New
Posted On: July 15, 2021 by Austin Bank in: Star of the Month
Austin Bank’s reliance on technology and its development brings to light the importance of its Information Technology (IT) department. Though IT may often go overlooked or unnoticed, without this team to keep everything running smoothly, Austin Bank could not operate in today’s business climate. This month we are pleased to recognize a representative from IT as our February Star. Congratulations, Seth New, System Administrator, on this honor based upon nominations...
January 2021 - Star of the Month - Terry Fauble
Posted On: July 15, 2021 by Austin Bank in: Star of the Month
Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence, shares that positive practices have been found to increase productivity and organizational performance in the workplace. He says, “Leaders with strengths in these competencies – including coach and mentor, teamwork and inspirational leadership – truly care for their employees. They cultivate an atmosphere of cooperation and have a genuine interest in helping others. And, they inspire their team...