Alex George MEET YOUR MISSOURI BANKER Compliance Officer, Peoples Bank of Wyaconda Where is your bank located? Peoples Bank of Wyaconda’s main facility is located in the northeast corner of Missouri in Kahoka. We have branch facilities in Wyaconda and Canton, also in northeast Missouri. Our market primarily consists of agricultural businesses and residential real estate. What is something unique about your bank? Our bank has a diverse display of taxidermy ranging from a bear to a moose, several deer, an elk, a mountain lion and a rattlesnake, just to name a few. Our customers really enjoy looking at the animals and hearing the unique stories behind each of them. How did you get started in the banking business? I began my banking career as a part-time teller at our Canton branch when I began my senior year of high school. I worked as a teller throughout the remainder of high school and while I attended college. Upon graduation from Culver-Stockton College, I was promoted to loan officer and then, about 11 months later, I was offered a position as a compliance officer based out of our Kahoka branch. I have held this position since November 2022. What is the most important thing you have learned from this career so far? There are so many different aspects to compliance, and it is nearly impossible to remember every detail of all the regulations; so, it is most important to know where to go to find an answer when I am unsure. What prompted you to begin a career in banking? Banking and finance have been my passion for as long as I can remember. I have always been interested in saving money and watching it grow. I knew that banking would be a great fit for me. What is the most interesting thing you have learned from this transition to the banking industry? I have learned so much about banking in my nearly eight years with Peoples Bank. Working for the best bank in northeast Missouri continues to be a blessing, and I 10 | The Show-Me Banker Magazine
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