First Bank of the Lake: Get to Know Our Team

We here at the best bank at the Lake of the Ozarks are very excited to continue our Get to Know Our Team blog series this week and introduce you to one of our fantastic team members, Matt Gredell. Our Lake of the Ozarks bank prides itself on offering phenomenal customer service to each and every person that walks through our doors or comes through our drive-thru. Our employees have a passion for what they do and they do it well! If you are looking for better customer service from your bank, consider First Bank of the Lake. Stop by and see us or give us a call at (573) 348-2265 today. Keep reading to learn more about our own Matt Gredell.

Get to Know Our Team – Matt Gredell

1. How did you get started in the banking industry?

- I took an Economics class in college called Money & Banking. I really enjoyed the class and thought banking would be a good career fit for me. I was able to find a job in the banking industry after graduation, and have been in the industry ever since.

2. What is your position at the bank? What are some of your key responsibilities?

- SBA Loan Officer – Underwriting and portfolio management

3. What brought you to the Lake of the Ozarks?

- Like most people, the lake originally had a lot to do with my desire to move to the area. I feel very fortunate to be able to work, and raise my family in this community!

4. Where did you attend school?

- Undergrad at Missouri State (Finance) & graduate school at Drury (MBA)

5. What do you enjoy the most about your job?

- Being a loan officer allows me to work with a variety of people from a variety of industries. Each company and loan request is unique, so I feel there is not a lot of monotony in my job.

6. How do you enjoy spending your time when not at work?

- Keeping up with the day-to-day activities of my three kids, boating in the summers, and fishing & hunting when I can.

7. When you were young, what did you want to be when you grew up?

- Astronaut

8. What is your dream vacation destination? Why?

- I hear commercial space travel is getting closer, but it would have to coincide with winning the lottery!

9. What is something few people know about you?

- I cannot stand ketchup but will put bbq sauce on nearly anything.

10. If you won the lottery, what would you do?

- Travel

We hope you all enjoyed getting to know one of our awesome team members a little better. Again, if you are looking for better customer service in your bank, consider our bank in Osage Beach. First Bank of the Lake is located right by the entrance to the Osage Beach Premium Outlets.

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