A brand of community banking that lends itself to personal service and individual needs has been the hallmark of Today’s Bank for quite some time. According to its website, valued customers and dedicated employees have influenced the growth of this positive brand.
Recently, direct evidence of personal service and community commitment came into play as Today’s Bank made a sizable contribution to Mansfield High School on behalf of one of its athletic teams.
“Your community is our community too,” Kellie Copeland, VP/Mansfield Operations/Branch Manager of Today’s Bank in Mansfield, announced as she helped orchestrate the possibility of the gift. “We want to help support our youth and be a part of our community whenever possible.”
Through Copeland’s efforts, and with the approval of David Scruggs, President River Valley Today’s Bank, it was the MHS cross country team that benefitted from the local lender’s generosity.
“We were looking for a partner to help sponsor our Mansfield invitational cross country meet,” John Mackey, Mansfield’s head cross country coach, said. “Plaques, medals, t-shirts, and all the other services that we provide at our meet have gotten quite expensive. We we’re looking for an established community partner to carry some of the burden. Today’s Bank stepped in at the right time allowing Mansfield kids as well as other area athletes all the benefits.”
Based off of last season’s results, Mansfield expects around 30 schools to participate in this year’s September 29th home event. Projections indicate that between 400 to 500 athletes will be involved in the four races around the high school campus.
According to the Mansfield coach, specific upgrades to their 15th annual invitational will be in effect because of the contribution.
“We divided the races into big school and small school divisions,” Mackey outlined. “That means twice the medals and twice the championship plaques. More athletes are going to have a chance to share the wealth. We’ve also added free food and drink for participating athletes after the meet. Today’s Bank gave us the opportunity to make our meet a special experience.”
Copeland invited Mackey down to the Mansfield branch on Friday, August 10 to accept bank’s check. To his surprise, Susan Martin, one of the coach’s former track athletes made the presentation.
Martin is currently a teller and customer service representative at the Mansfield site. She was a 2004 graduate of Mansfield High School and an All-District member of Lady Tiger track team.
“Strong, stable, and secure is the bank’s motto,” Copeland revealed. “We’re excited that our strong connection to community continues.”
Today's Bank is a community bank with ten branches in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. For additional information, visit www.todaysbank.com.
Mansfield cross country coach John Mackey accepts a donation from Today’s Bank customer service rep Susan Martin
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