12 Hoosier Banker September 2014 Continued from page 11. “The years that I spent at CBAI events and now spend at IBA events – networking, peer groups and education – have helped me lead our bank through this period. I cannot tell you how many times over the years I have been able to reach out to other bankers, or vendors, or the IBA office and ask, ‘Tell me what if …’ or ‘Have you tried …?’ Not one time has anyone not offered a suggestion. “We all do that for each other. That’s what makes us such great friends – we share, and we talk to each other. That’s one reason Indiana did so well through the recession. We have a lot of smart bankers in Indiana.” What advice would you offer to young bankers? “Make as many contacts as you can, and be patient. It takes time to get where you want to be. I would not be where I am today without those contacts who helped me, and I always made sure that I thanked them along the way. “Volunteer for everything, be a sponge, and never pass up an opportunity to work in another area of your bank, even if just for a day. It is an opportunity to learn a little more about how your bank works. “You’ll also develop an appreciation for what other folks in the bank do. Then later, when you’re trying to make decisions, you’ll have a much bigger understanding of the bank as a whole.” Please describe your home life/ pastimes. “I am grateful to have a great support group. My wife of 35 years, Kim, has always been supportive of work and the time spent before and after. She is a businesswoman herself, running her own commercial embroidery business. “We have two daughters. Rachel lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, and works for Discovery Communications. She is an interactive photo editor working on websites for the Discovery Channel and some of its other smaller networks. She also owns a wedding photography business. “Elizabeth lives in Indianapolis, in the Broad Ripple area, and works for Arthur Murray Dance Studio. She loves to teach dancing and also is a certified yoga instructor. “I like to play golf, and Kim and I enjoy camping. When traveling, we like to eat at the local diners, driveins and dives to see if they are really as good as they say. “Now that our children are grown and doing well, it’s great that Kim can join me at most, if not all, work events that I attend. It’s a good phase in life.” t Several plaques and awards adorn the office walls of Bill Harrod. In addition to the awards pictured, Harrod holds a Sagamore of the Wabash award. managing half a billion 16 years in business, worth of assets Managing Your Wealth, Securing Your Future 1024 N Karwick Road • Michigan City 219.877.3500 • 888.649.8969 www.harbourtrust.com We strive to provide truly personal service, prudent investment guidance and astute retirement and estate planning advice for our clients. We respect the trust, confidence and loyalty placed in us by our existing clients and look forward to offering our professional advice and counsel to the new clients we meet. More than 200 years of combined experience in: • Trust and financial services • Wealth management • Retirement funding • Estate and tax planning We look forward to helping you make the most of your financial future. “We have a lot of smart bankers in indiana.”
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