Pub. 6 2018 Issue 1

www.uba.org 24 COMENITY CAPITAL BANK Comenity Capital Bank Sponsors Sorenson Impact Center’s “2018 Winter Innovation Summit” Comenity Capital Bank recently provided a $25,000 grant that al- lowed more than 40 local nonprofit organizations serving low-in- come communities, refugees and diverse populations to attend the premier convening of social impact thought leaders and im- pact investing training held every January in Salt Lake City. This year, the Summit was held on the University of Utah campus, in partnership with the David Eccles School of Business, SOCAP, the Sundance Institute, and Salt Lake County. Roughly 658 individu- als representing 5 countries, 32 states, 165 cities, and 426 organiza- tions attended. Attendees heard from 82 speakers during 15 main stage panels and 5 keynotes. Attendees screened three films and heard from response panels to the issues raised in: “Dying in Vein: The Opioid Generation,” “Inventing Tomorrow,” and “Solutions to America’s Workforce Crisis.” Comenity Capital Bank Awards $25,000 to “Shelter the Home- less” for Programs and Services Shelter the Homeless, Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization creat- ed to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness, is currently building three new Homeless Resource Centers: two in Salt Lake City and one in South Salt Lake. These Resource Centers are part of a broader change to how the system helps individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Comenity Capital Bank is proud to join Salt Lake County and other donors in the fundrais- ing effort for the new Resource Centers and is especially pleased that the Miller Family is matching the donation for programs and services. More information on how to get involved can be found at homelessutah.org. Comenity Capital Bank’s Christina Weaver Honored at Utah Philanthropy Day As part of Utah Philanthropy Day, outstanding local philanthro- pists and volunteer leaders are honored for their contributions to the community and the organizations they serve. The United Way of Salt Lake nominated Comenity Capital Bank’s Christina Weav- er for her partnership in 2017. Christina was recognized recently at the annual awards luncheon with the “Hearts & Hands Award.” Christina has worked for Comenity Capital Bank in the compli- ance department for 5 years. She currently supports the commu- nity by mentoring low-income women through the People Helping People Organization and an active member of the Associate En- gagement Committee for Comenity Capital Bank. ENERBANK USA John Harris, EnerBank USA, Wins Utah Business 2018 Sales & Marketer of the Year (SAMY) Award EnerBank USA's John Har- ris, the organization's execu- tive vice president of sales and marketing, won a Utah Busi- ness 2018 Sales & Marketer of the Year (SAMY) Award. The awards, presented in February, recognize Utah's top sales and marketing talent—profession- als who have had a measurable impact on their company's bot- tom line. "John's strategic direction helped the organization achieve 12 straight years of double-digit sales growth," said Charlie Knadler, CEO, EnerBank. In addition to defining the organization's sales and marketing strategies while mentoring and developing a growing team of sales and marketing professionals, Harris is a member of EnerBank's ex- ecutive management team, playing a pivotal role in shaping strate- gy and policy for the bank. "Over the years, John has developed and delivered synchronized customer initiatives that have routinely exceeded sales revenue goals," Knadler added. "Today, more than ever before, John’s marketing and sales teams know their clients and potential cli- ents, their buying behavior, and their current and potential trends. Through this enhanced intelligence, John’s team members have become empowered to drive results that will continue to place En- erBank as a market leader for years to come." FIRST NATIONAL BANK Community Icon, First National Bank of Layton, Named Among Top 9 Extraordinary Banks in USA First National Bank of Layton, a local icon, was named one of the top 9 extraordinary banks in the United States by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking™ in 2017. First National Bank was rec- ognized with the Institute’s Above-and-Beyond Customer Service Banky™ Category of Excellence because of their exemplary focus on customers, and the amazing results they’ve produced. The bank was also awarded the Thought Leadership Banky™ for their asset class. CEO and Bank President, John Jones, remarked “This award goes to our employees. They are the ones who close loans after hours on weekends, who open accounts at rest homes or the hospital for those who can’t come to the bank and who take time volunteering in the community. Our customer service is above and beyond be- cause our employees are above and beyond.” The Extraordinary Banking™ Wards exist to highlight the vital, yet often overlooked, role that local, community banks play in our economy. Consumers use the Grammys to guide their music pur- chases, the Emmys to lead them to the best of television, and the Tonys to discover outstanding live theater. Now, consumers have the Banky™ Awards as their guide to discovering the very best, most extraordinary banks in their communities and in the country. The Bankys™ recognize the top 1-percent of all community banks- the best banks in America.