THE LAST WORD

Jodi Rowe Collins retired as executive vice president of Citizens Deposit Bank in Ironton, Ohio.

People make Tri-State worthy place to live, work

As I write “The Last Word” on the eve of my retirement, I can’t help but reflect on the last 43 years of my banking career with joy and gratitude.

I began my banking career in 1978 at First National Bank of Ironton and I have been with Citizens Deposit Bank (formerly Ohio River Bank) since 1995. While banking has changed over the years with advancements in technology and streamlined processes, one thing has remained the same, and it’s my favorite: the people. I am convinced that a satisfying career that brings one genuine joy hinges on the people you work with and the customers that you serve and I think that the people in our Tri-State are the cream of the crop.

Whether working with bankers who genuinely care for their customers’ wellbeing or community members joining together to work for a common cause, the citizens of the TriState make living here and working here a joy. While I will miss the roles that I have had over the years, I eagerly look forward to new roles in this next chapter. This isn’t my “last word,” but the beginning of new opportunities.

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