Job Title: Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer
Department: Commercial
Years at Lake City Bank: 9

Why do you value working at Lake City Bank?
I enjoy working at Lake City Bank because I feel like my voice is valued and that I have the opportunity for both personal and professional growth. I love being able to make a difference in my community and Lake City Bank has always allowed and encouraged me to do just that.

How does Lake City Bank exemplify its core value of inclusivity?
Lake City Bank exemplifies our core value of inclusivity by ensuring that everyone is heard and feels a true sense of belonging. This leads to improved collaboration, productivity and decision making within the company.

What have Lake City Bank’s diversity and inclusion efforts taught you so far?
Lake City Bank’s diversity and inclusion efforts taught me to be more aware and intentional in my interactions. Another takeaway was learning and understanding the difference between equity and equality. Treating others equally means treating everyone the same while treating others with equity means providing support based on each individual’s unique needs.

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. We launched We are Lake City Bank in 2023 as a way to provide employees an opportunity to share their experiences working at the bank. Read more employee experiences here.