Pub. 11 2014 Issue 2

O V E R A C E N T U R Y : B U I L D I N G B E T T E R B A N K S - H E L P I N G N E W M E X I C O R E A L I Z E D R E A M S Summer • 2014 9 Banking, as I like to point out, is a noble profession. It’s also innovative, challenging, and a platform from which young high school and college graduates can launch successful, fulfilling ca- reers. Those careers can rise as far as people can dream through life-long learning programs offered by state bankers associa- tions and ABA. Helping bankers develop their careers and enhance their profession is a long-established tradition. In 1900, for exam- ple, ABA established the forerunner of the American Institute of Banking. Its purpose: “To unite, fraternally and socially, through local chapters or otherwise, all those engaged in differ- ent localities in the banking business …who desire to improve themselves by devoting portion of their time to the study of the matters connected with the banking business.” Banks like yours also have built a tradition of banker learn- ing, professional development, and career growth. You offer on- the-job training and encourage your employees to further their educations through a variety of courses, seminars, and training programs. Many of you also set up tuition assistance and reimbursement programs for job -related coursework to help employees in- crease their capabilities for current and future positions. Banks and their trade associations do this because we rec- ognize the importance of hiring and inspiring the next gen- eration of bankers. We want to groom more George Baileys whose service and expertise will help startups get off the ground, established businesses grow, and families buy their first homes. We want employees who—as ABA will celebrate this year with its first George Bailey Distinguished Service Award—give freely of their time, energy, and resources for volunteerism, commu- nity service, and charity. This next generation of George Baileys—today’s high school and college graduates looking to make a start in banking—will be the ones to bring productive change to your institutions. They will be the key to serving customers and growing commu- nities across the nation. And through careers in banking, they too can find a wonderful life. n E-mail Frank Keating at keating@aba.com ©2014 American Bankers Association. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission. Please consider Zia Trust, Inc. as your choice for Corporate Trustee. Zia Trust, The Advisors’ Trust Company sm . We are an independent corporate trustee, primarily serving the Rocky Mountain region. Zia Trust can meet a broad range of fiduciary needs working in collaboration with the grantor or beneficiary and their advisory team made up of their estate planning attorney, their investment advisor, CPA and others. We retain your investment advisor to manage trust assets. Personal Trust Services Contact John Attwood at 1-800-996-9000 www.z iat rust .com We have a team of 25 employees, including 10 full time Trust Officers demonstrating Zia Trust’s commitment to providing the highest quality fiduciary customer service. In addition to our Rocky Mountain focus, we serve clients in 41 states around the U.S. We welcome the opportunity to serve you. • Reliability • Expertise • Avoid Conflicts of Interest • Availability • Stabilized Family Dynamics