The Bank Note - December 2021
Connecting with Shareholders of Alliance Bank Central Texas
December 2021
Message from Todd Moore
A few years ago the gentleman in charge of our external loan review team told me, “This bank sure has a lot of good customers.” People in his position usually are not prone to throw around compliments, so it kind of surprised me. I thanked him and said I had not really thought about it in simplistic terms, but I agreed, we really do. I was reminded of that conversation when I saw the Business Spotlight this month. Cameron Goss and Bowen Electric really fit that bill. During the record freeze and ice storm at the beginning of the year we lost our backup generator. Cameron and his team rallied to help us keep the bank operating and processing items overnight. Had we not been able to do that, many of our customers could not have used their debit cards for essential items to get them through the storm. Thanks again, Cameron!
The Employee Spotlight shines on Mayra Gutierrez. Her professional journey with us is one of my favorite stories. Starting as a teller, she went back to college to get her business degree while working full time, and is now a loan officer with a loyal customer following. A University High School grad, she told me that she could have been voted “the most unlikely person to become a bank officer." She added, “If they could only see me now, they’d be shocked!” She is a great banker and we are proud to have her on our team.
Congratulations to three of our stars who received officer promotions in December. Lety, Heather and Ivan are all key to our bank’s high performance. Day in and day out they produce at a high level to help customers and support their teams with whatever needs doing, whenever it needs doing.
Speaking of rock stars, check out The Board Spotlight. Scott has made a huge impact ever since he started as a part-time credit analyst at our previous bank. As chief lending officer, board member, and member of senior staff, Scott makes us a better bank each and every day.
As you can see, we have a lot going on at the bank. And, we have some new announcements coming in 2022 to be excited about. But, for the remainder of this year we pause to be thankful and reflect. Thanks for all you do to help us, and to help each other.
If you need anything, banking or otherwise, give us a call, hit us up at AskAlliance@alliancebanktexas.com or give me a call on my cell at 254-722-2300.
Todd Moore
Chairman & CEO
Partnering to Impact Healthcare in Waco
Waco Family Medicine announced a capital campaign for their new $51 million, 140, 000 sq. ft. facility, located on 15th Street. We are proud to be a part of this transformational project and look forward to seeing how this new facility will impact the delivery of quality care in our community. See more from City Manager Bradley Ford - Click Here
Officer Promotions
We are pleased to announce the following promotions, approved during the December board of directors meeting:
Leticia (Lety) Coronado was promoted to Vice President / New Accounts Officer. Ms. Coronado has been with Alliance Bank since September 2014 with the primary responsibility of supervising new accounts. She has over 25 years of community banking experience, with a strong customer following. Ms. Coronado and her staff opened over 1,000 new accounts this year, totaling $100 million in additional deposits. She continues to innovate product offerings, while preparing the staff for growth into additional key markets.
Heather Lehman was promoted to Assistant Vice President / Human Resources Officer. Ms. Lehman has been with Alliance Bank since December 2015 in her role of Human Resources and Assistant Cashier. Her background includes risk management, audit and cost accounting in the manufacturing, wholesale/resale and distribution markets. Prior to 2015 she served as Controller for an employee benefits firm in Austin, Texas. Ms. Lehman also provides marketing support and graphic design for internal, external and social media efforts.
Ivan Olvera was promoted to Bank Officer. Mr. Olvera joined the Alliance Bank team in February 2010 as a member of the customer service department. For the past several years, he has served in a supervisory role for the department while developing and implementing customer facing technology. This year, Mr. Olvera took on a lead role in providing treasury management implementation and training to newly acquired corporate accounts
United Way Campaign Results
The results of our annual "22 Days for the 2022 United Way!" campaign are in and they are incredible! Your Alliance Bank team showed up in a big way, with our largest participation and funds raised to date. The team raised over $10,900. Combined with our $2,500 corporate sponsor donation, your bank gifted over $13,400 to the United Way!
“If my notes and math are correct (and they are), your campaign increased by 66% this year! Last year you raised $8,130. This is TRULY INCREDIBLE and I hope you celebrate!”
- Stephanie Mabry, Senior Director of Resource Development and Communications at the United Way of Waco-McLennan County
Employee Spotlight
Mayra Gutierrez, loan officer, joined the Alliance Bank team in 2009 as a teller. She credits the organization's investment in employee professional development for her advancement to loan officer. She loves what she does, confessing that it really doesn't even feel like work when you are having so much fun! When she's not at work having fun, she's having fun beating her boys at video games.
Business Spotlight
Cameron Goss has entrepreneurship in his DNA. As a third generation entrepreneur, he grew up with strong examples of successful family-owned businesses and always knew that he wanted to be his own boss one day, too. Today, Goss is the president and owner of Bowen Electric, providing quality commercial, residential and industrial electrical repair and new construction services that our community has trusted for over 65 years.
Board Spotlight
With nearly 20 years of community banking experience, Alliance Bank Central Texas Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer Scott Rogers brings a wealth of talent and insight to the Alliance Bank board. His strong community ties and deep understanding of relationship banking that is focused on enhanced customer service, coupled with his ability to create innovative, customized solutions for complex situations have helped position the bank as a preferred banking institution for Central Texans.
Employee Birthday Celebrations
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