Join us as we celebrate Deb and her 15 years of service at Marion County Bank.

For Deb Leppert, being a banker is about more than helping a customer get a loan. It’s about helping them understand the process, build strong credit habits, and feel better prepared for what comes next.

Today, Deb serves as our Consumer Loan Officer in Knoxville, but her 15 years at Marion County Bank have given her the opportunity to serve customers in more than one way. She spent eight years as part of our retail team before making the transition to lending.

From Retail Banking to Lending

Lisa Walters, Executive Vice President, reflected on Deb’s time in retail and how seamlessly she made the move into her current role. She shared that one of Deb’s strengths is her ability to make education part of the loan process, helping customers understand not only the decision being made today, but what can help them moving forward.

That approach comes from genuinely wanting the best for both her customers and the bank.

Brett Hamlin, Sr. Vice President, Credit Administration, echoed those thoughts. He shared how Deb takes ownership of her role and cares about doing all the little things right, adding that we’re lucky to have her on our team.

Helping Customers Build for the Future

Deb’s banking career extends beyond her 15 years with Marion County Bank. With 22 years in banking overall, she says she truly enjoys being a banker and the opportunity it gives her to go above and beyond for customers.

“I enjoy guiding customers through the process of establishing good credit skills, understanding the steps of a first loan, and working through difficulties with customers to help improve their borrowing future.”

For Deb, though, the people she works alongside are an equally important part of what has made Marion County Bank home.

“What I really love about working here is the feeling of family and caring among coworkers, and that we all work together to provide what is best for our customers.”

That commitment to doing what’s best for people has defined Deb’s work throughout her time at Marion County Bank. Whether she’s explaining a first loan, helping someone work through a difficult situation, or simply taking the time to make sure the details are right, Deb brings care and purpose to the process.

Congratulations, Deb, on 15 years of service, and thank you for everything you’ve contributed along the way.

We celebrate with you today.

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