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Chuck Woolley, Nick Burlison, Amy Poe, Craig Dunn, Kim Cash, Mike McGoldrick, Nancy Deckard, Sean Kouplen Giving back is a way of life at Regent Bank. Our foundational core value is “Show You Care” and we love to give back to the community through various philanthropic efforts, free client programs, and our CEO’s daily devotional which is open to the public. There’s no greater feeling, no greater satisfaction, than knowing you’re making a difference. But giving back to your community is also good for business. Philanthropy helps build relationships with clients and potential clients. It helps build and support your brand, and it promotes employee engagement. Building personal relationships. We have met some of our very best clients and supporters at philanthropic events. You never get involved for this reason, but it’s natural to develop friendships with like-minded people and you often end up doing business together. Building your brand awareness. People want to do business with a company who stands for something greater than themselves. Think about Tom’s shoes- their entire business was built around the concept of buying a pair of shoes, donating a pair of shoes. Or the NFL and United Way. The league has had it’s challenges, but it has done a great job associating itself and the guys with a successful organization that does good work for communities throughout the country. You feel good when you see a player sitting at a desk, coloring with a bunch of kids and joking with them. Almost every major company has a strong con- nection with some type of philanthropic effort. The act of giving back evokes emotion and fosters an authentic connection between you and your poten- tial clients. Building employee engagement. We all want to make a difference, and we have found that philanthropy as a core value promotes employee engagement. It infuses passion in those around you. It gives employees more energy and drive. After all, who doesn’t want to be a part of something bigger? So, we encourage everyone reading this publica- tion to find a way to give back- both with your mon- ey and your time. It is the ultimate win-win-win. You will feel great, your company will benefit and our community will benefit as well. Giving Back is a Way of Life Regent Bank Address: 3271 E. Battlefield Rd. Suite 100 Springfield, MO 65804 Phone: 417-886-1330 Website: www.regent.bank Chairman/CEO: Sean Kouplen – Regent Bank, Tulsa, OK Board members: Chuck Patterson – President, Patterson & Associates, Tulsa, OK Greg Boudreau – Chief Lending Officer & Chief Credit Officer, Regent Bank, Tulsa, OK Jerry Smith – Business Owner, Claremore, OK Bob Willis – Farmer & Rancher, Lenapah, OK Brian Busey – SVP & COO, Delaware Resource Group, OKC, OK Dr. John Smithson – Board Certified Neuro- surgeon, St. John Health Systems, Tulsa, OK Charles Wooley – Principal, Kingsley Group, Springfield, MO Darrel Fry – CEO & Owner (Retired), NMW, Inc. Nowata, OK Jerry Winchester - Owner, 63 Ranch, LLC and former CEO, Seventy Seven Energy Don Townsen – Senior Credit Officer, Regent Bank, Nowata, OK SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL 12 · 2018 GG