Pub. 15 2018 Issue 2

26 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 Of the 680 companies across all industries, Fortune ranked U.S. Bank as number one in both Management Quality and Use of Corporate Assets, as well as number two in Value as a Long-Term Investment, number five in People Management and number six in both Financial Soundness and Social Responsibility. “It’s an honor to be recognized among companies that are anticipating and shaping the future, said Andy Cecere, President and Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Bancorp. “With the world around us changing faster than at any time in human history, positioning our company for growth tomorrow means creating the future today. I’m proud to work with our 73,000 U.S. bankers to take on this challenge with enthusiasm and integrity.” Fortune’ s World’s Most Admired Companies are determined by a survey of executives, directors and analysts that rate com- panies in their industry on a series of criteria. n United Way Ranks Wells Fargo as the Larg- est Employee Campaign Nationally for Ninth Straight Year United Way Worldwide has honored Wells Fargo as the largest workplace campaign in the entire United States for the ninth year in a row. Wells Fargo employees across the nation pledged $85 million to 40,000 schools and non - profits in 2017 through the company’s annual Community Support and United Way Campaign. “We’re grateful to Wells Fargo and its members for their growing investment and commitment to building stronger communities,” said Brian Gallagher, presi- dent and CEO of United Way Worldwide. “Whether it’s volunteer financial coaching, charitable giving through their workplace campaign, helping to fight hunger or supporting new job opportunities, Wells Fargo is leading across the board to make a difference in every communi - ty across America.” Wells Fargo employees also volunteered a record two million hours in 2017, the equivalent of more than $48 million (based on the value of a volunteer’s time as esti- mated by the Nonprofit Independent Sector). n Pioneer Bank Employee Earns Presidential Volunteer Service Award Last year, Roswell-based Pioneer Bank implemented its Team Pioneer program, designed to give nonprofit organizations the opportunity to reach out to the bank for financial and/or volunteer help. Since then, many orga - nizations in the communities where the bank operates have benefited from the services of Pioneer Bank employ - ees-employees like Bridget Vejil. Vejil, an El Paso-based centralized processing manager for the bank, volunteered 259 hours at the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence, which provides confidential assistance, educational programs and hope to families in need. Her service has not gone unnoticed, Vejil recently was recognized with the President’s Volunteer Service Award. The honor, established in 2003 by President George W. Bush, recognizes stalwart volunteers and their many hours of service to communities. Volunteer hours are measured over a 12-month period and awards are designated based on cumulative hours. “We’ve always been a company where our team mem- bers get actively involved,” says Christopher G. Palmer, Pioneer Bank President. As a recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, Vejil will receive a personalized certificate, an official pin, medallion or coin and a con - gratulatory letter from President Donald Trump. n Wells Fargo’s Riordan Remembered Fondly for Her Community Involvement When shrapnel from a failed Southwest Airlines jet engine caused the death of a passenger, Jennifer Riordan, on April 17, shock and sorrow were felt across the nation. When it was learned that Riordan was vice president of community relations for Wells Fargo Bank in Albuquer- que, the Southwest banking industry grew even sadder. Riordan worked in communications and community relations for more than 25 years. She joined Wells Fargo in 2008 and managed the company’s employee volunteer efforts and board service to nonprofits in New Mexico and Greater Texas, working with nearly 2,400 employees. She also represented the company on boards in the community. Riordan was well known for her deep philanthropic roots in the community. In 2015, she received the Samar - itan Counseling Center’s New Mexico Ethics in Business Young Leader Award. “This is a tremendous and tragic loss for Jennifer’s family and many others throughout our city,” Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said in a statement issued shortly after the tragedy. “Her leadership and phil - anthropic efforts made this a better place every day.” Riordan graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1999 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Com - munications and had an Associate’s Degree from Cham- plain College in Vermont. She is survived by two children and her husband, Michael Riordan. n IN MEMORIAM BANK NEWS