Job Title:  First Vice President, Senior Wealth Advisor
Department:  Wealth Advisory Group
Years at Lake City Bank:  8

Why do you value working at Lake City Bank?
I love the culture at Lake City Bank. We care about our fellow employees and the communities we serve, and it shows in both employee and customer retention. I’ve always held myself to the highest standards of customer service and coming to Lake City Bank felt like coming home to a place where our priority is taking care of our clients.

How does Lake City Bank exemplify its core value of inclusivity?
In my experience it is relatively easy to feel included at Lake City Bank. We are big enough to have access to large resources like tailored training programs, yet small enough to be involved in areas that pique our interest. If I have ever felt passionate about an idea, the answer has always been to explore that and never to snuff it out. I think that speaks volumes to our inclusivity. Diversity is having a seat at the table and inclusivity is being able to speak and be heard at the table. I think that value comes from the top down and empowers us to grow.

What have Lake City Bank’s diversity and inclusion efforts taught you so far?
Adding inclusivity as our eighth core value underscores Lake City Bank’s commitment to making strides toward ensuring our workforce is both diverse and inclusive. As a member of the Diversity and Inclusion task force, I believe diversity is about all of us, and a diverse mix of voices leads to better solutions and outcomes for everyone. These competencies will help us continue providing the very best service to our communities.

Inclusivity, one of Lake City Bank’s core values, underscores the bank’s commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture with equal opportunities for all employees. In 2023, the bank launched We are Lake City Bank to provide employees an opportunity to share their experiences working at the bank. Read more employee experiences here.