very instrumental in helping me learn about community banking. I’m a better person and banker because of his influence,” said Mark. When Mark mentors others, he gives the following advice. 1. Get to know your peers both in the bank and in the community. Listen, talk and learn from them. They’re an asset in your banking career and in life as well. 2. Work hard. The world is ever-changing, and a lot can happen in the future. But a good, hard work ethic will go a long way no matter what. If you work hard, people will always notice. 3. Enjoy your job and have fun with it. If you don’t enjoy your job, you may want to look into something else because life is too short not to enjoy what you do every day. Mark is a huge supporter of charitable organizations both at work and in his personal life. Last year, the employees of Peoples Savings Bank gave over 1,400 hours of volunteer work and donated thousands of dollars to various charities. Mark has served on the boards of the United Way and Knights of Columbus. He also likes to give back locally; he has coached Little League and by supporting church and school fundraisers. In closing, Mark encourages bankers to get involved and stay involved in promoting the industry and making community banking better. He said, “We are the backbone for success on Main Street. We’re here for our customers each and every day. Surround yourself with good people; they make you better as a person and in your career as well.” ■ Mark is a lifelong resident of New Haven, MO. He and his wife, Renee, have been married for 31 years and have two children — a daughter and a son. Mark loves the outdoors — golfing, hunting and fishing are his favorite pastimes. He also enjoys relaxing at home, watching sports and cooking meals for the family on the barbecue. 18 | The Show-Me Banker Magazine
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