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SRQ Magazine | She Roars—Fortitude, October 2024 - Liberty Savings Bank
SRQ Magazine | She Roars - Fortitude
October 2024
THE LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK
“WOMEN WHO ROAR"
AT LIBERTY, OUR PASSION FOR BETTER BANKING DRIVES EVERYTHING WE DO.
From mortgages to high-interest checking and savings accounts, our retail team is dedicated to making sure we provide the best services and products possible for our customers. We also believe in the power of community. Our dedicated team works and volunteers in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, striving to make it a better place to live. Together, we invest our time and efforts to create positive change and contribute to the well-being of the people in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.
WHAT IS YOUR SINGLE, MOST SIGNIFICANT STRENGTH AND HOW HAVE YOU UTILIZED IT TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT WITHIN AN ORGANIZATIONAL OR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ROLE?
“My single, most significant strength is the combination of kindness and confidence. I know I can significantly help people grow their nest eggs, businesses be more profitable, and non-profits fulfill their important missions. When I see them smile, it makes me happy too." DANIELLE BACHAR REGION SALES MANAGER VP - MORTGAGE LOAN ADVISER NMLS# 1532056
WHAT IS YOUR “SECRET SAUCE?”
“My secret sauce is to identify mentors and learn as much as I can from them. After that I outline our goals and work hard as a team to achieve them… all while having a bit of fun along the way!” CRYSTAL CREAGH FINANCIAL CENTER MANAGER
WHAT IS YOUR STORY OF SUCCESS?
“I started as a teller at Liberty Savings Bank and always liked helping customers. I was promoted several times, eventually becoming Financial Center Manager due to my enthusiasm, teamwork and community leadership with organizations like Habitat for Humanity, the Foodbank and The Big Bank Theory at Manatee County Schools.” LAUREN FULLER AVP, FINANCIAL CENTER MANAGER II - MORTGAGE LOAN ADVISER NMLS# 1161296
DESCRIBE YOUR OWN OUTLOOK ON LIFE IN SIX WORDS.
“Only I can hold myself back.” NEVENKA KOVCIC FINANCIAL CENTER MANAGER | MORTGAGE LOAN ADVISER NMLS#676922
WHAT HAS BEEN THE SINGLE BIGGEST CHALLENGE IN WORKING AND LIVING THROUGH THE PANDEMIC AND HOW HAVE YOU CHANGED AS A RESULT?
“The pandemic was scary for a lot of our older customers. Many did not want to leave their homes. At Liberty, we innovated by using our drive-thru for more things… like opening accounts or just to say hello. You see, many of our customers became friends and it was good to see them. I guess we learned to face challenges head on and figure out ways to make things work.” SANDY PERRINE AVP, FINANCIAL CENTER MANAGER II - MORTGAGE LOAN ADVISER NMLS# 1532057
HOW HAS AN EXPERIENCE IN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE MOTIVATED YOU?
“My sister is currently learning to walk again after being in ICU for over a week. Her struggle reminds me that challenges in my personal and work life are minor in comparison! Dealing with personal and customer challenges can be hard work but can change lives when you succeed!” SUSAN ROSS REGION SERVICE MANAGER AVP | MORTGAGE LOAN ADVISER NMLS# 776069
EVERY DAY I AM THANKFUL FOR . . .
"my daughter, my customers, my team, my boss, Venice, fishing, my mom and no hurricanes!” LISA TOPPIN AVP, FINANCIAL CENTER MANAGER II - MORTGAGE LOAN ADVISER NMLS# 1532058
SARASOTA
2323 Stickney Point Road Sarasota, FL 34231 | 941.927.8293
8383 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34238 | 941.927.3629
BRADENTON
3901 Cortez Road W. Bradenton, FL 34210 | 941.755.5733
VENICE
4103 S. Tamiami Trail Venice, FL 34293 | 941.493.9174
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