Women of Excellence Finalists – Finance

The Women of Excellence awards celebrate exceptional Columbia businesswomen in eight categories — education, finance, health care, hospitality real estate, retail, public service, and professional excellence — who strive to grow in their field, mentor other women, and serve in the community. The finalists for excellence in finance are: Kim Ponder Senior Vice President and […]

2019’s 20 Under 40: Jaime Palmer, Central Bank of Boone County

Jaime Palmer Commercial Loan Officer, Central Bank of Boone County Age: 37 Jaime Palmer is the rare person who is as comfortable reading a financial spreadsheet as she is connecting with clients. After 10 years of operational roles in banking, she sought a role that combined her two skill sets in 2016 with employer Central […]

Partners in Education Enriches CPS and the Community

The Columbia chapter’s mission statement: The Columbia Public School District’s Partners in Education program provides a vehicle through which our schools and our community can come together and, through a mutual sharing of resources, strengthen our schools’ programs and enhance our community’s economic growth. Education is all about a community: teachers, students, parents, and the […]

Top Bank 2018

First Place Central Bank of Boone County 4th year in a row Second Place Landmark Bank