Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Cathy Owen

In April of this year, I was honored to witness what I consider the shattering of an incredibly longstanding glass ceiling at the Arkansas Bankers Association Convention. Cathy Owen, Chairman of Eagle Bank & Trust based out of Little Rock, Arkansas, was the first woman in 128 years to be elected chairman of the board […]

To Golf or Not To Golf… That is the Question: Women and Business Development

Golf is a time-honored tradition for bankers. There’s no doubt about it. It’s a great way to spend quality, one on one time with your best customers and top prospects. It’s a prime opportunity to build relationships, work on your tan, drink all day, and most importantly, get out of the office. As a non-golfer, […]

Erica Preston | Women In Banking: the Influencers

the Girl Banker Series | Women In Banking: the Influencers Every fall, the American Banker, the official publication of the American Bankers Association, releases their list of the Most Powerful Women In Banking. I find this list inspiring as it is a reminder that there are women making a difference every day in this industry. It […]

Jenny Stinchcomb | Women In Banking: the Influencers

Women In Banking: the Influencers | Jenny Stinchcomb

the Girl Banker Series | Women In Banking: the Influencers Every fall, the American Banker, the official publication of the American Bankers Association, releases their list of the Most Powerful Women In Banking. Seeing this list every year is both empowering and inspiring as it is a reminder that there are women making a difference every […]

My Girl Banker Story

My Girl Banker Story

I have ALWAYS wanted to be a banker. As in, forever. My late grandfather, Wilford H. Thompson, was a Vice President at Farmers & Merchants Bank for 45 years, retiring in 1991, a year before it was purchased by Arvest Bank. As a kid, I was in there all of the time. My mom had […]