Hello and welcome to The River Foundation Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by Diane Jeffries, Executive Assistant to First Southern National Bank CEO Tommy Roberts. Join us as she discusses her journey through 25 years with the bank and The River Foundation, as well as her and her family's consistent efforts to help those in need. She also highlights some of The River Foundation's programs which have helped her career and life development along the way.

Episode Highlights:

[0:20] We meet Diane Jeffries and hear about her introduction to First Southern National Bank when she was 12 years old.

[1:48] "God-fearing, loyal friends." Diane tells us about her husband, Harold, her parents, and her children.

[6:45] Diane reflects on her winding journey through 25 years with First Southern National Bank, particularly with the Commercial Lending Group.

[9:33] "Your loan officer wants you to make every loan that comes in." We learn what the bank's Executive Loan Committee does and how important it is to the organization.

[10:37] "I just think it's so important to start wherever you are." Diane discusses some of the valuable lessons she has learned in The River Foundation's Compass classes and mission trips.

[13:33] We learn more about Diane's giving nature and how The River Foundation has provided a platform to give to those in need.

[16:09] We close with Diane's parting words of wisdom and encouragement.