MEET YOUR MISSOURI BANKER Kyle Sachs Loan Officer, Bank of Old Monroe Where are your main bank and branches located? What is the market like? Our headquarters are located in Old Monroe, Missouri. We also have four other branches located in Troy, Moscow Mills, Wentzville and O’Fallon. Our market is very diverse and competitive. On the consumer side, we serve customers looking to purchase land or those who are building their forever home. On the commercial side, we serve individuals purchasing rental properties, commercial property, operating equipment, retail buildings, land development and mixed-use loans. What is something unique about your bank? Bank of Old Monroe is unique because of the culture we were founded on and because we continue to evolve in our customer base and services. Many customers make it a point to come into the bank weekly to get help with their banking needs, but also to check in and talk with the employees about different things going on. It is special that customers enjoy visiting and catching up with some of the employees they know. Those personal relationships are what set us apart, and I think that says a lot about being a small-town community bank. How did you get started in the banking business? I got started in the banking business upon graduation in 2020. I was born and raised in the Bank of Old Monroe community and knew it may be something I would like to do. I got to see first-hand all the things the bank does to give back to the community and knew it was something I would like to be a part of. In 2020, the banking business was thriving, especially in the mortgage department. I got an opportunity to join that team, and I haven’t looked back since. What is the most important thing you have learned from this career so far? The most important thing I have learned thus far is the importance of servanthood. Taking time to go out in the community, meet customers and show we are willing to serve them anywhere and anytime. That goes a long way. I think one other important thing I have learned in my career so far is the importance of trust. People want someone they can trust when looking for financial assistance as they make significant decisions that impact their livelihood. I think building those relationships and having trust on both ends goes a long way in having a successful career in banking. What prompted you to want to begin a career in banking? One thing that prompted me to begin a career in banking is wanting to give back to the community that I grew up in. Being a part of a community bank like the Bank of Old Monroe is a great way to do that. Before I joined the bank, I always got to see all the things that the bank was doing to give back, and I knew that was something that I would like to be a part of. What is the most interesting thing you have learned from this transition to the banking industry? The most interesting thing that I have learned since transitioning to the banking industry is all the opportunities that exist. When you look around and see cities and towns continue to grow and expand, there will always be a need for banking. As a younger banker and someone who is just starting to get familiar with the market, that is exciting! 12 | The Show-Me Banker Magazine
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