Management
Jeff Beard
President & CEO
"Each day I have two equally important focuses. First, I do everything I can to ensure our customers are treated right. That includes everything from processing each customer transaction correctly to improving and expanding our products and services to meet each customer's needs. Second, I try to maximize our shareholders' return by improving efficiencies and expanding revenues."
Betty Dennison
Vice President & Bank Services Officer
"I look forward to meeting and assisting customers every day with any banking inquiry they may have. My goal is to see that every customer who allows us the opportunity to serve him or her has a pleasant banking experience with us. We also offer credit card merchant processor services at many of our locatuons. Both of our locations have a friendly, knowledgeable, caring, and efficient staff on hand to provide excellent customer service."
Galen Kelch
Vice President & Chief Lending Officer
"I love listening to business owners talk about how they choose to run their business. It keeps each day fresh and new because no two people do things the same. A big part of my job is figuring out what that business needs and finding the products that fit the best. I want the opportunity to listen to what your business needs are. People have more choices today than ever before and choosing a local bank and lender can really make a difference."
Martá Brown
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
"As a new member of the Standing Stone Bank family, I am happy to be part of a team that is truly dedicated to serving the community. I will work toward increasing the use of technology in our operations in order to improve efficiencies and allow us more time to focus on growing the Bank for our shareholders. I look forward to carrying out the Bank's vision and becoming an active member of the community."
Lisa Strohl
Assistant Vice President - MLO # 823854
"For over 15 years, I have had the opportunity to assist our customers with their personal loan needs. Whether it's their new car, camper, or home equity line of credit, it brings me great pleasure to know that I have helped our customers and their families achieve goals that otherwise may not have been attainable."
Tara Bartlett
Assistant Vice President & Bank Services Officer
"It's my pleasure to serve the banking needs of both existing and new customers. Each customer circumstance is unique and I take pride in helping our customers meet their goals with our products and services whether its opening a new account or assisting with internet banking information. My goal is to insure that our customer service remains top priority."
Bobbie Walker
Assistant Vice President, Ety Road Officer, Loan Officer - MLO # 823855
"Our Ety Road office staff is committed to providing our customers with an exceptional service experience. Be it opening a deposit account, assisting with any type of loan need, processing a transaction, or just answering a question, we have an abiding passion to serve, listen, and educate, thereby building lasting relationships with our customers that help them to achieve their financial goals. That is what 'There when it counts' means to us."
Desi DeJohn
Mortgage Loan Officer - MLO # 790482
"Being a part of a community bank offers me the unique opportunity to get to know our customers on a personal level, enabling me to personally assist them through the mortgage process and help them find the perfect mortgage loan for their needs. Whether it's a purchase or refinancing an existing loan, I want to make the process an easy, enjoyable experience for each of our customers."
Debbie Cooper
Assistant Vice President, Investment Executive & Financial Services Officer
"I truly enjoy helping our customers plan their future. I work with my clients to make sure they understand their investment choices as well as feel comfortable with the choices they make."
Kristi Conaway
Assistant Vice President & Operations Officer
"My focus as Operations Officer is to effectively manage the operations staff to keep our customer's interest a priority. The operations staff handles customer inquiries and insures customer transactions are recorded accurately and promptly. I take pride in representing Standing Stone Bank and enjoy getting to know our customers."
Karen Davis
Assistant Vice President, Administrative Officer & Corporate Secretary
"It is my great pleasure and privilege to be associated with such a great community bank. I strive to maintain the bank's high standard of excellent customer service and profitability for our shareholders."
Rick Bagby, CRCM
Assistant Vice President & Compliance Officer
"For twenty-five years, Standing Stone has always put people first by being committed to the highest ethical standards and to providing the best possible service to its customers. It is both my honor and my privilege to assist the staff in maintaining their dedication to the community by helping them to stay informed of the latest changes in federal law and banking regulations."
