We wanted to share a few photos of the newest Centennial Bankers hard at work this morning after the successful acquisitions of Coastal Community Bank in Panama City, Florida and Bayside Savings Bank in Port St. Joe, Florida.
Carabelle Branch staff:
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Rose City Branch Manager David Berry and Camp Robinson Assistant Branch Manager Cheryl Schoeneweis were interviewed by Craig O'Neill Friday on Today's THV. They spoke about their efforts in the Summer Cereal Drive. The Camp Robinson Branch collected over 1750 boxes for kids in need in Central Arkansas. Centennial Bank collected more than 5,000 boxes in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood and Bryant.
Let there be light….for more soccer fields at Burns Park Soccer Complex that is. Lighting was one of the major needs the city of North Little Rock had for the park. Burns Park already boasts a great soccer park, but needed to light two remaining fields in order to have the capacity to draw larger tournaments to the region.
Frank Thomas, president for the Arkansas River Cities Sports Commission, Mayor Patrick H. Hays of North Little Rock, Bob Birch, regional president for Centennial Bank and many others met on field number one of the Burns Park Soccer Complex to formally announce the donation.
This donation will help the Burns Park Soccer Complex move much closer to their goal of lighting up two extra fields of play.
Last week we were happy to partner with the Dolphin Research Center (DRC) for the Marathon Chamber of Commerce after hours event. This was a great event that not only brought members of the business community together, but also allowed the DRC to showcase the the amazing educational programs it has.
We provided the food and the stars of the DRC provided a very special show for all attendees. For more information on the Dolphin Research Center in Grassy Key, please visit their website here.
Yesterday, we were honored by the Monroe County Florida School District as the "Business Partner of the Year." The bank was recognized for its focus on rewarding student achievement and positive behavior, promoting community service and fostering relationships throughout the school and community.
Congratulations to all of our personal bankers working hard in the Keys everyday to support their customers and community.
Pictured below (L to R): Stephanie Scuderi, Centennial Bank director of sales, Teresa Condas, Centennial Bank Regional President, Dr. Joseph Burke, Monroe County Schools Superintendent, Jennifer Miller, Key Largo community branch commercial loan officer, and Jennifer Hawkins, Key Largo community branch manager.
Today is an exciting day for both Centennial Bank and our newest family members, the employees and customers of Old Southern Bank in Orlando, Florida. Old Southern Bank branches opened as Centennial Bank for the first time this morning.
As with any new change, there are usually questions. We have created a point of reference for our new customers that should help explain any questions you may have. If you need further information, we have our live Customer Care Center you may contact at any time during business hours.
Below are some links that should give you the information you need:
Old Southern Bank Customer Home Page
Old Southern Bank Online Banking
Centennial Bank Locations and Hours
We have posted some pictures of new Centennial Bank personal bankers as they gather to get their new shirts and name tags.
We at Centennial are really proud of our employees. They help customers, they help each other and in this case, they help animals that can't help themselves. Our very own Karyn Buckley was honored last week as Unsung Hero of the Year by the Marathon Wild Bird Center in Marathon, Florida.
A Centennial Bank operations associate by day and animal rescue volunteer during her other available time, Karyn cares for and helps rehabilitate wild birds from around the Keys. Karyn began volunteering at the Marathon Wild Bird Center a little over four years ago, two days after Hurricane Wilma. The Marathon Wild Bird Center is a 24-hour, seven day a week animal hospital. They also help raccoons, possum and iguanas since the nearest mammal rescues are over 50 miles away.
Please join us in congratulating Karyn for not only being a great banker, but for giving her time and being an Unsung Hero to others in need.
Karyn is pictured below with a "baby" bald eagle that was rescued and will soon be rehabilitated for release.
On January 15, Centennial Bank was honored by the Cabot Chamber of Commerce as the Business of the Year for 2009. Nominations were sent in by chamber members on the basis of overall civic and community support from a Cabot business. The nominations were then sent out of state to be judged independently.
Centennial Bank was one of three finalists up for the award. We at Centennial would like to thank the Cabot Chamber of Commerce, our customers and fellow chamber members for the award. Most of all, we would like to thank our employees for giving of themselves to make Cabot a better place.
The picture below represents some of the Centennial Bank employees and board members who attended the annual dinner. Photos courtesy of Jeffrey Smith and The Leader.
Left to Right: Kelly Pichon, Jerry Waymack, Davy Carter, Tracy French, Brad Keating, Brenda Baldwin, Janet Morden, Amanda Elizandro and Kyle Proctor
John C. Thompson, 2009 President for the Cabot Chamber of Commerce, presents Centennial Bank Market President Tracy French with the Business of the Year award.
Centennial Bank has been named Business of the Month for January 2010 by the Sherwood Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber put together a brief, informative video featuring Centennial's involvement in Sherwood. We thank our customers, employees and the Sherwood Chamber of Commerce for the honor.
Centennial Bank recently announced that Deanna Hoffman has been hired to head retail operations in its Beebe market.
Hoffman is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
“Beebe is an important and expanding market for us and we were fortunate to add another experienced banker to our team that was already familiar with our exceptional service standards. Deanna has the personality and business savvy to assist our customers, build new relationships and read into what is coming in the future for our Beebe market, ” said regional president Tracy French.
Before coming to Beebe, Hoffman was the assistant retail leader/branch manager for the Centennial Bank Main location in Conway. Hoffman’s new responsibilities include retail oversight of both Centennial branches in Beebe as well as new business development.
Hoffman’s civic activities include past chair for the Make a Wish program of the Midsouth, a Conway Chamber of Commerce ambassador, Women’s Council in Conway and Conway’s Paint the Town Purple committee.
“Getting involved in the community is the best way to serve the community. I look forward to helping serve the Beebe Chamber of Commerce and other organizations that build Beebe up and make it the best it possibly can be, ” said Hoffman.
