Where are your main bank and branches located? What is the market like? BTC Bank is headquartered out of Bethany, Missouri, and currently has 23 locations across Missouri and Iowa. I currently work out of our Southern Region, with my home market being Pettis County. With the exception of our Columbia Branch, BTC Bank serves rural agriculture communities. What is something unique about your bank? I like to think there are a lot of things that make BTC Bank unique and separate us from our competitors. If I had to pick one, it would be our ability to maintain our hometown bank feel while we grew to a size that allows us to offer products and services to better serve our customers. How did you get started in the banking business? Short answer, my father. Long answer, when I started at Mizzou, I had planned to become a veterinarian. I had no plans that involved banking. However, after taking some business classes, I developed an interest in finance and banking. I finally decided that I could utilize a “decent” mentor and still serve the agriculture community if I pursued a career in the banking industry. What prompted you to continue the family tradition and join the bank? Like I said, I had a built in “banking mentor” that has provided a lot of knowledge and advice to me in my career. The Show-Me Banker Magazine | 19
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