There was a ceremonial passing of the keys at American Exchange Bank Friday afternoon. Prior to the start of the reception outgoing president Terri Thompson handed over the keys to the bank to incoming president Keith Hare.
Thompson retired this week after 44 years of service to the bank. A number of customers and former bank empoyees were on hand during the afternoon to wish thompson well on her retirement.
Shes tarted working at AEB in February of 1978 as a Proof Operator. Since then, she has worked as the Bookkeeping Department Head, Internal Auditor, Marketing Officer, Compliance Officer and Loan Officer. On April 1, 2014, Terri Thompson became the first woman President and CEO of the bank.
Along with her responsibilities to AEB, Terri has also served the banking community, as well as the local community, in the following capacities: Henryetta Business and Professional Women’s President, Rotarian President and Treasurer, Girl Scouts Little House Board Secretary, Oklahoma Bankers Association Board of Directors and Southeastern Oklahoma Bankers Association President. She is currently serving on the Community Bankers Association of Oklahoma’s Board of Directors, Hillcrest Hospital Community Board of Directors and the American Exchange Bank Board of Directors.