How did you get started in the banking industry? I started my career in the non-profit industry out of college. After having the opportunity to interview for my position at ANB Bank, I recognized the commitment to the community, the passion to develop employees and a culture that blew me away. I was honored to be offered the position and accepted, and I genuinely believe it was the best decision I have made for my family and my future. What do you like to do to give back to the community? I sit on the Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation and North Metro Community Services board of directors. Additionally, I have found so much enjoyment and passion in working with the Colorado Bankers Association and seeing the impact that the CBA has on communities all across Colorado. As a Colorado native, these roles allow me to contribute to causes close to my heart while supporting the well-being and growth of the community that has shaped me. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? The most rewarding aspect of my job is the opportunity to positively impact the employees and the organization. I strive to foster a positive work environment, help employees grow and develop their careers, and ensure that all voices are heard and valued. By aligning HR strategies with business goals, I feel like I contribute to the overall success and future of the company and its people. When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? When I was younger, I aspired to become a politician and even dreamed of becoming the president of the United States. However, things changed quickly after graduating from college, getting married and being blessed with my two sons. Nonetheless, I still hold on to the hope that one day, I might have the opportunity to run for public office. What is your favorite movie or book, and why? “Harry Potter” is my favorite movie series of all time. The movies offer an escape into a world filled with adventure, friendship and timeless life lessons. The themes of courage, loyalty and the battle between good and evil resonate in the real world. I only hope my young kids will have the same crazy passion for Hogwarts and wizards that I do. Spencer Davis Human Resources Officer/First Assistant VP ANB Bank CBA Centerpoint How did you get started in the banking industry? I found myself in banking in a roundabout way but also in a way that speaks to community banking. Prior to joining Alpine Bank, I worked at a golf course in the mountains, and one of our customers was a loan officer with Alpine Bank who helped us transition bank accounts to Alpine. Along the way, he mentioned that if I ever considered a career change to look him up. At about the time my wife and I had our first baby, I was looking for a change. He and I connected, and he subsequently connected me with Alpine Bank’s ops supervisor for the region, and the rest is history. Certainly a non-traditional route for me. What do you like to do to give back to the community? I think the most valuable thing I can offer to the community I serve is my time. I currently serve on five boards in the Colorado Springs community, and I love each of them: Downtown Partnership, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, Police Foundation of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak United Way. They each expose me to different areas of the community and stretch me in my service and perspective. What is the most important thing you’ve learned from a career in banking? As one who has a degree in psychology (rather than in finance), I ascribe to what Bank President Glen Jammaron continually reminds us: “Banking is just people dealing with people.” The moment I put my focus on something other than people — whether my staff, our customers or the community — I am missing the mark. The world of banking is hard enough; focusing on people and meeting them where they are will do more to change lives than any banking product can. What is your favorite movie or book? “A Tale of Two Cities.” Just a phenomenal period piece, set during one of the most turbulent times in recent history, examining the human condition to the core. But I could just as easily have mentioned “Les Misérables” or “Anna Karenina” or “Crime and Punishment” — all favorites. Matthew Hanson Market President Alpine Bank Do you know a deserving Colorado bank employee we should feature? Contact Patricia Wells at patricia@ColoradoBankers.org. Colorado Banker 12
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