Matt COVER STORY BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE What attracted you to banking as your career? I wasn’t actually attracted to banking as a career initially. I became interested in the bank examiner role first. The thought of travel and endless training opportunities was intriguing coming out of college. What do you most enjoy about banking? The people. The friends I’ve made since working at North Salem State Bank are priceless. We have the best customers in the world, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Describe a pivotal moment in your career. Back in 2008, at the start of the Great Recession, I was traveling weekly for the Department of Financial Institutions. We were examining a bank in San Ramon, California, when I got a picture of my oldest son standing for the first time. I knew then it was time to get off the road and a chance phone call from Rod Lasley led to a CFO opportunity with NSSB. HOWREY 10 HOOSIERBANKER
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