transactions, banks must protect customer data from cyber threats such as phishing, hacking, malware and fraud. What’s your favorite thing about your bank/banking in general? My favorite thing about my bank and banking in general is learning about the many different aspects of banking and getting to know our customers, financing their dreams and building their wealth. If you didn’t have a career in banking, what other career would you choose? I truly believe I was meant to be a banker. However, if I didn’t have a career in banking, I think I would enjoy working as a finance manager at a car dealership, combining my passion for finance and my interest in cars. am so fortunate and grateful for where I am today and what I have accomplished in a short amount of time. Working in various capacities over the years has given me a well-rounded understanding of banking. I think the most interesting thing I have learned from the banking industry is the number of regulations a bank has to follow on a day-to-day basis. Tell us about the bank’s community investment efforts. Peoples Bank is very active in our communities across northeast Missouri, whether it is local church organizations, 4-H and FFA, or local service organizations. With agriculture being very prominent in our area, Peoples Bank is a proud supporter of the local county fairs and their livestock auctions. We also have staff from our locations serving on various organizations’ boards and participating in community events throughout the year. What is the bank’s biggest challenge in the area of internet banking/mobile banking? I think the bank’s biggest challenge in the area of internet banking/mobile banking is cybersecurity. With increasing digital The Show-Me Banker Magazine | 11
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