8 Hoosier Banker August 2015 FEATURE Staff Selections Marcy Borden, Education Meeting Coordinator Indiana Bankers Association Greetings, IBA Members: Thank you for welcoming me into the IBA family. I have met several of you at our educational events, and you’ve made me feel very much at home since joining the IBA in June. I came on board as an education meeting coordinator to help Laurie Rees, IBA vice president-meetings & events, in promoting and presenting seminars, schools, webinars and teleconferences. Specifically my duties include assembling the manuals and handouts for the forums and seminars, assisting with marketing IBA’s exceptional educational events and providing a positive learning experience to all of our guests. I work closely with Elizabeth Kilty, our other education meeting coordinator. IBA offers so many educational programs that Laurie needs two helpers! I joined to fill a spot vacated by Marlene Wells, who retired last month after 18 years of service. I had the pleasure of working alongside Marlene before she left, and I consider her a mentor. Filling Marlene’s shoes will be a challenge, but I am inspired by Marlene’s outstanding customer service and passion for education. Prior to coming to the IBA, I worked as a procurement agent for the Indiana Department of Transportation. I assisted in the process of purchasing materials for the Greenfield district, which included Indianapolis. Having Indianapolis in my district made my area the largest producing district in the state. I processed orders for anything that was needed, from ballpoint pens to bituminous hot mix (asphalt). My other past experience includes working with the Department of Sociology at Purdue University. I loved working for Purdue. I enjoyed the excitement and enthusiasm the students had for life and watching them further their education. I also enjoyed working with such knowledgeable faculty and warm, caring staff. It was a great experience. Purdue provided me many opportunities to educate myself and stay on top of the game with my skills. The university offered me training in various software programs to help with my daily responsibilities, including creating newsletters, arranging meetings, organizing travel and maintaining databases ‒ all of which I am now using at the IBA. In addition to working at Purdue, I have owned my own retail storefront that made and sold natural handmade beauty products. I put together my business idea on a shoestring budget, and it was an incredible life experience. From running a small business, I learned the value of hard work, time management, accounting, how to struggle with grace, and the value of networking. I had a loyal group of friends who gave me a helping hand whenever I needed it, and I met quite a few influential people. One of the most influential people in my life is my sister Mindy. I watched her go to school while working fulltime to earn her master’s degree. She has always been my support system, and she taught me to encourage those around me to accomplish their goals. Mindy is the reason I am in Indiana today. After I received my bachelor’s degree in business management from Arizona State University, she was moving to Indiana to accept a position at Purdue University as a graphic designer. Being very close to my sister, I jumped on the moving wagon. Soon after arriving in Indiana, I began to dabble in journalism. I wrote articles and covered meetings for various newspapers. That’s when I learned how much I love talking to people. I enjoy hearing their stories about how they came to be. I also am a newlywed, recently married to a wonderful guy. He is a fireman, so he needed to stay close to his station, hence the reason I came to the Indy area. It all began one winter afternoon at Starbucks, when I met Charlie over a latte. One latte became two, and four hours later we realized there was obviously a spark between us. Six months later we were planning our wedding. Charlie tolerates well my two spoiled French bulldogs, Napoleon and Hugh Hefner. We have a blended family of two lovely daughters. My daughter is finishing her degree in criminal justice in West Lafayette, and his daughter lives in Fortville, working in marketing. On the side, I serve as a wedding officiant. I enjoy being a small part of a couple’s special day. When I’m not working on weddings, I spend my free weekends visiting different towns to hike, shop and explore. I also like riding our Harley, reading, traveling, lounging on the couch with my sidekicks (the Frenchies) and spending as much time as possible with my wonderful husband. I am very excited and proud to be the newest IBA team member. I wanted to find a position that would allow me to be involved in education and events, that utilizes my skills, and that challenges me to stay fresh. I look forward to meeting all of you and serving the IBA community.
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