For nearly 40 years Ruth Tomlinson has been working with customers at American Exchange Bank.
tomlinsonThat will come to an end March 30 when she retires.
She started working at the bank in May, 1978 as a teller for their drive up window. Following two years there, she transferred to the note processing department then as a loan secretary.
In 2013 she was promoted to assistant vice-president and loan officer, the position she currently holds.
“I have worked under four Presidents of the bank and I have worked with a lot of good people. It has always been a family atmosphere at AEB and it’s going to be hard to leave. I feel that I have been very blessed to be a part of this great family, but it’s time to go,” she said this week.
“Ruth has been an asset to American Exchange Bank with her exemplary customer service over the years,” AEB president Terri Thompson said.
To mark the occasion, a farewell party is going to be held at AEB March 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. “We would like to extend an invitation to all of her friends, family and customers to come to the bank and help us celebrate her care and attention for our many customers,” Thompson added.