Independent Banker - December 2022 - 42

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GRAND RIDGE NATIONAL BANK:
THE PREMIER LEAGUE
BY ROSHAN MCARTHUR
A
sk employees at Grand Ridge
National Bank (GRNB)
in Wheaton, Ill., what they love
about working there, and the list is
pretty exhaustive. A catered lunch
once a week, baked goods for
breakfast on Monday mornings,
and birthday, anniversary and
retirement celebrations all
rank highly.
But those treats are balanced
with benefi ts that include 100%
health insurance coverage and a
401(k) matched from the very fi rst
day of employment. Other benefi ts
include fl exible schedules, the
option to work remotely as needed
and fl exible paid time off .
This all contributes to what
many describe as a healthy
work-life balance, with plenty of
opportunities for growth. It's a
hardworking environment but
one where leaders have an opendoor
policy, encourage employees
to make their own decisions
and are highly supportive of
professional development.
As team members describe
it, theirs is " a culture of value
and care. " They also say that
" GRNB doesn't take shortcuts
when it comes to taking care of
its employees and ensuring their
happiness at the bank and in
their role. "
As a result, it's not surprising to
hear that employee turnover at the
bank over the past 12 years has
been close to zero.
120 years in the making
Founded in 1903, Grand Ridge
National Bank has grown from
Grand Ridge National Bank
Wheaton, Ill.
$325 million
grnbank.com
around $30 million in assets
in 2010 to approximately
$325 million today.
Describing itself as a
" boutique banking company, "
GRNB now serves small to
mid-size businesses and
individuals throughout Illinois,
Wisconsin, Indiana and Florida.
Its Tampa Bay, Fla., offi ce opened
in 2020.
Don't settle for less than the best
Asked what advice he has for other banks hoping to
emulate Grand Ridge National Bank's success, chairman
and CEO Mark Scheff ers believes a commitment to being " premier "
is key. By that, he means " excellent, industry-leading, among the very
elite or best in class. " Apply that goal, he says, to the way you treat
your team members and your customers and to how you conduct
yourself financially.
" If a company is not successful in any of those three key areas, " he
says, " then it ultimately cannot sustain being a great place to work. "
Commitment to growth
" Our culture starts at the top, "
says chairman and CEO Mark
Scheff ers. " Our leadership
consistently articulates and
demonstrates a commitment to
being a great place to work. "
GRNB's high performance and
success as a company provides
team members with opportunities
to grow and gain experience.
" We have established a
culture where colleagues are
highly supportive of each other,
which provides for a great team
38 Q ICBA Independent Banker Q December 2022

http://www.grnbank.com

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