Edmonton State Bank has a storied history dating back to 1897. A lot has changed in banking since then, but at its heart, ESB has maintained its focus on community. Haley Meridieth,
Community President, Sumner County, shares why the Kentucky bank came to the county and how it serves locally.
When did Edmonton State Bank expand its footprint into Sumner County?
ESB came to Gallatin in 2023. Gallatin was a natural fit for ESB because it's a growing community that still values relationships. People here support local businesses and appreciate knowing the people they do business with.
Those values are very much in line with the way ESB has operated for generations.
How does the Edmonton team stay involved in and give back to the local community?
For us, being part of a community means more than having a bank location here. We believe it's important to show up and be involved.
A recent example was the Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce Pep Rally. ESB sponsored shirts for students from Station Camp, Liberty Creek and Gallatin high schools. Sasha Craighead, one of our Relationship Bankers, and I were there handing out water and fans and visiting with students and families.
We don't want our community involvement to simply mean writing a check. We want our team to be there, get to know people and be part of the community we're fortunate to serve.
What core values drive your Gallatin team and shape how you serve the community?
Our philosophy really comes down to local people, local decisions and relationships. I grew up in Sumner County and have more than 25 years of banking experience, so this community is home to me. Our Gallatin team lives and works in the area, and we're serving our neighbors, local families and businesses we know.
We take the time to get to know our customers, understand their goals and help them find solutions that make sense for them.
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