Investor Story: Sharon Scott & John Tutle
Sharon Scott and John Tutle began their banking relationship with First Bank and Trust Company in 2009, initially drawn to the bank by personal relationships with several Bank employees. They were quickly impressed with the service that they received, as well as the character and culture of the bank, which Sharon describes as “a perfect combination of professionalism, compassion and fun.” After being invited to attend a live-stream of a First Bancorp, Inc. stockholders meeting, a meeting in which Sha- ron Scott says “we went with no intention of investing”, and hearing the story and vision of the bank, they decided to personally invest in 2013. John, who describes himself as “happily retired,” states that their investment in First Bancorp, Inc. “is the best investment I have ever made and would highly recommend it to friends and family.” Sharon, a business consultant and former President and CEO of the Montgom- ery County Chamber of Commerce, notes that “Investment” can be a narrowly defined term, and yes, the dividends and returns are great, but it is how the bank invests in commu- nities and employees to help them build for the future that is more important for me. And as a girl who grew up on a farm, I really value the bank’s support of agribusiness.” Both John and Sharon appreciate that despite growth, the bank still operates a true community bank, knowing customers by name, and always providing superior, person- alized service, and when needed, compassion and caring, as was the
case when Sharon lost both of her parents. “The employees of the bank treated my parents like royalty, and when they passed, the employees, particularly Wealth Management Manager Scott Arnett, were remark- ably helpful, offering outstand- ing guidance and assistance, and sometimes just a shoulder and a Kleenex.”
Investment can be a narrowly defined term, and yes, the dividends and returns are great, but it is how the bank invests in communities and employees to help them build for the fu- ture that is more important for me. And as a girl who grew up on a farm, I really value the bank’s support of agribusiness.
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