Pub. 8 2020 Issue 1

ISSUE 1. 2020 9 “As a mentee in the EBL Mentoring Match program, I have found it to be extremely rewarding, both personally and professionally. As well as gaining valuable banking insight and knowl- edge, I made a good friend. I would highly recommend any individuals who are looking to move up in this industry to give this program a try!” — Eric Karjalainen, AVP/Commer- cial Loan Officer, Brighton Bank “Being a Mentor has been helpful in reminding me of the basics of what I do each day. It is easy to get stuck in the weeds and having the oppor- tunity to share my experience with a Mentee as well as answer their questions brings me full circle. I am grateful for the Mentee’s I’ve worked with over the years!” — Heidi Maestas, SVP, Northwest Bank “The EBL mentoring program has been a great experience for me as I’ve had the opportunity to meet with an executive who walked me through his own career path that provided a lot of insight into some of the similar career decisions which I’ve faced in recent years. It’s great to collaborate with someone who can speak from experience when offering career ad- vice and other lessons learned in the industry. This is a great program!” — Jeff Meyer, Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Zions Bank “It was my privilege to participate as a mentor in the UBA mentoring program last year. In particular, I had the opportunity to mentor Bryan Halverson, a banker that I have admired over many years. Our conversation ranged from manage- ment issues and challenges to career development and opportunities. I benefited as much or perhaps more than the mentee as it encouraged me to reflect upon past experiences as well as thoughts and ideas for improving my own career. Bryan is an outstanding banker with a great desire to improve his orga- nization. Thanks for the opportunity.” — Arthur Newell, SVP Commercial Team Lead, Bank of Utah “Being a mentee has been awesome. My mentor has shared ideas to shape my career path and clarify my goals. It’s great to have a seasoned profes- sional to share my ideas and get great feedback. Thanks for the Mentor Program UBA!” — Mark Taylor, Research Analyst, EnerBankUSA n Take advantage of one of the greatest benefits of your EBL membership today and visit uba.org to sign up