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Samantha R. is a Junior at Kansas State University. She's a marketing major and joins us this summer as an intern in our marketing department. "This summer, Samantha will work on key projects developing marketing plans and communications strategies," says Lisa E., marketing director. "These projects will allow her to gain hands-on experience in campaign development, audience targeting, and message crafting." In addition to working closely with several mentors in our marketing department, she'll have opportunities to network with others inside and outside of INTRUST. Over the next 12 weeks, we hope she'll gain valuable experience she can carry with her through senior year and into the workforce. Welcome, Samantha!

#ValuesHiredHere means we look for candidates who naturally display character and commitment because we believe a focus on values contributes to a healthy and positive work culture. A few years ago, we asked INTRUST employees if they’d help us bring this concept to life. These fun, blue-background photos we've been sharing are the results. These employees still work here today, along with many more across Kansas, Northwest Arkansas, and Oklahoma, and we’re incredibly grateful they do.

Linh L. is a recent Wichita State University graduate with a degree in finance and business analytics. She's joining us for the summer as an intern in our loan operations - business process improvement department. "We were impressed by Linh's professionalism and academic experience, along with her passion for finance and community involvement," says Greg T., business and systems analyst. "She'll be a great collaborator on several projects we're working on related to system integrations and internal process improvements." Linh will work side by side with knowledgeable INTRUST professionals, and our goal is to help her gain highly specialized and relevant experience as she explores her interests and potential career opportunities. Welcome, Linh!

John W., credit analyst - Prairie Village, recently graduated from NEJC Leadership. The five-month program is offered by the NEJC Chamber and focuses on developing core leadership competencies and related skills through instructional workshops and hands-on individual and team-building activities. "Being new to the Kansas City area, the program was a great way to get involved with a new community," John shares. "I made new friends, learned of new volunteer opportunities, and improved myself. I'm grateful that INTRUST was able to sponsor my participation in the program." During program sessions, John had the opportunity to network with key community leaders from the ten communities the chambers serves. Congratulations, John!

“It’s an environment that allows employees to focus less on standardized learning and more on building trust and relationships.” That’s Jen M., employee relations supervisor, speaking about a development opportunity she created and co-facilitates called Manager Round Tables — monthly learning sessions for INTRUST managers and assistant managers that are informal, voluntary, and virtual. That last part is important, she says. “When you’re physically in a room with people, there’s pressure,” Jen explains. “A virtual space can sometimes feel safer for participants, particularly newer managers, especially when we’re talking through managerial scenarios.” The format is popular with attendees because it’s conversational and relevant, using role play and scenario work to guide managers through conflict resolution centered on respect and compassion. It's also short in length, banking center managers don’t need to leave their banking centers, and it helps bring together supervisors and managers from across our markets. “It’s not lost on us as an HR department that we have working managers,” says Jen. “They run teller lines, write loans, visit with customers — they’re busy. When we want to engage them in learning, it matters we meet them where they are for whatever amount of time they can spare.”

Dan Heinz, chief relationship officer, was recently interviewed by the Wichita Business Journal (WBJ), adding insight into an article accompanying the Wichita-area Commercial Lenders list which featured INTRUST at number two. For more than 145 years, we’ve had the privilege of partnering with local individuals and their companies to bring their expansion plans to life. It requires attentive service on our part, working individually with each customer to ensure we thoroughly understand their vision and help them consider myriad short- and long-term economic factors that could impact their plans. We consider this values-based banking, and it’s been our tradition since our founding. https://bizj.us/1ql7qr

Opportunities at INTRUST go beyond the walls of our banking centers. Here, every employee receives paid volunteer time and is encouraged to join us as we support the well-being of our communities. Learn more about what it’s like to work at INTRUST: https://lnkd.in/g7se4mhG

Jennifer D., banking center manager - Edmond, recently graduated from Leadership Edmond. Leadership Edmond is a nine-month development program designed to provide community leaders with a deeper understanding of critical issues affecting the Edmond area through an inside look at the community. "This was a rewarding experience that allowed me to meet fellow leaders in my community, visit with city officials to discuss the issues facing Edmond and learn about the many offerings that are available," Jennifer says. "I made some very valuable connections and feel truly honored to have had this opportunity." Leadership Edmond provided participants the opportunity to engage in a mock city council, serve as principal for a day, and meet with state elected officials. Congratulations, Jennifer!

Meet Manisone Hubbard, senior commercial relationship manager, and the newest member of our Oklahoma team. Manisone brings more than 25 years of experience managing financial relationships with Oklahoma-based businesses, as well as regional and national businesses. “In a world of constant change, I am so honored to join an organization that is deeply committed to sustainability and unwavering core values,” Manisone says. A lifelong Oklahoman, she is deeply familiar with the state and Oklahoma City metro community and is dedicated to building and maintaining trusted, multi-generational customer relationships through attentive and proactive service, a solution-oriented approach, and developing a deep understanding of her customers’ lines of businesses. “We are delighted to welcome Manisone to the Oklahoma commercial team,” said Tom O’Keefe, Market President, Oklahoma. “Her proven character qualities align with INTRUST. We look forward to growing existing and new relationships together across the great state of Oklahoma.” Manisone is a Leadership Edmond graduate, currently serves on the Development Committee for the Asian Chamber of Commerce and is active in the Edmond and Oklahoma City Chambers of Commerce, the Oklahoma City Ethics Consortium, the Rotary Club 29 of Oklahoma City, and Commercial Real Estate Council. She will join others from INTRUST’s Oklahoma commercial and treasury management team in a new 7,500-square-foot office in downtown Oklahoma City’s Leadership Square, slated to open late summer 2024.

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