Monday, April 16, 2012

Latest community news from the Austin Bank Big Sandy office

Texas Battered Women Food Pantry raffle winner, Sherry Lynn Ross, is presented her new generator by Location President Joan Vining and organization representatives Bonnie Jordan (our own Gay Smith’s mother), Gloria and Keith Newquist. The money received from the raffle benefited Texas Battered Women Food Pantry.

Picture can be found at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Austin-Bank/96728445839

Friday, April 13, 2012

Austin Bank STAR of the MONTH

"Austin Bank employees have always been and always will be our greatest strength," said Jeff Austin III, Austin Bank Vice Chairman. The Austin Bank STAR of the MONTH program recognizes employees for their outstanding performance. Individuals are nominated by their peers for portraying these characteristics:

High standards of ethics and morals
Positive attitude
Pride in their job
Demonstrates teamwork
Lives Austin Bank Core Values (Honesty, Service, Employees, Community, Confidentiality)
Dedicated, Loyal, Committed
Involved in the community

For 2012, the following employees have been recognized:
· January – Estefany Aranda
· February – Kelly Tunnell
· March – Lynnette Gibbons
· April – Joan Vining

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Austin Bank Promotes Kilgore Employees!

Jeff Austin III, Vice Chairman of the Board, recently announced the promotion of Austin Bank employees, Patrick Brown, Amanda Atkins and Julie Taylor.

The promotions were approved at the March 13, 2012 Board of Directors meeting at the Austin Bank corporate office in Jacksonville.

“Each of these employees is a true professional who is dedicated to giving our customers exceptional service,” said Austin. “We are proud to have them as members of the Austin Bank team.”

Patrick Brown, Assistant Vice President, a lender at Austin Bank Kilgore with 28 years banking experience, previously worked as a credit analyst before transferring to his current position. He has a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Alabama.

Very involved in the Kilgore community, Brown serves as the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and was named 2011 Rotarian of the Year for the Kilgore Rotary Club. A recipient of the 2010 Austin Bank Community Involvement award, he was recognized for his work with Junior Achievement. Brown and wife, Kathy, have two daughters, Britney and Briley, and one son, Michael Searcy.

Amanda Atkins, Vice President, supervises the Kilgore office with 13 years of banking experience. Atkins joined Austin Bank in 2008. She is a graduate of Hallsville High School and attended Kilgore College.

Atkins volunteers for Junior Achievement, the Denim & Diamonds Committee, Hallsville Western Days Committee, and is a Leadership Kilgore graduate. A long-time resident of Hallsville, Atkins gives back to both her Kilgore and Hallsville communities. Atkins and husband, Lee Jr., have two daughters, Sadie and Maddi.

Julie Taylor, Vice President, a community lender at Austin Bank Kilgore with 13 years of banking experience, joined Austin Bank in 2008. Taylor is a graduate of Kilgore High School and attended Sam Houston State University.

Taylor is a member of the Forest Home Baptist Church and Beta Gamma Psi Sorority. Owner of the Heart to Heart Treasures boutique in downtown Kilgore, Taylor and husband, Rusty, have two children, son, Kade, and daughter, Gracie.

Please join Austin Bank in congratulating Patrick Brown,
Amanda Atkins, and Julie Taylor!

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Upshur County Literacy Spelling Bee

On March 29, 2012, Ashley Cook, Robin Cook, and Kimberly Ledbetter represented Austin Bank at the Upshur County Literacy Spelling Bee. With seven local businesses competing for the title of champion, Austin Bank Gilmer’s participants came out victorious. Congratulations ladies for representing Austin Bank and finishing in first place!

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

2011 Community Involvement Award Winner!

Each year Austin Bank recognizes four employees and one director for their service to the community. Please join us in congratulating one of our 2011 Community Involvement Award winners Donna Bobo!

On behalf of Austin Bank, Donna Bobo presented a $500 check to Zonta International where she serves as Board Secretary.