Pub. 1 2021 Issue 6

We have the ability to approve loans for people in a variety of life circumstances and really focus on helping individuals and businesses with financing programs tailored around their specific needs. – Mason Lutz

This article will provide a brief overview of the trustee’s role and when a creditor might interact with a trustee in a bankruptcy proceeding.

2021 came with many changes: the pandemic and subsequent restrictions eased, businesses got back on their feet with the help of programs like PPP and the banks that participated and of course, our nation swore in a new President. With a new Administration usually comes a shift of ideology and rules of the road, and this was certainly no exception.

As the popular saying goes, “Creativity is intelligence having fun,” — and the same can be said for innovation. As community banks seek to evolve, we bring together the best elements of wise business strategy and out-of-the-box thinking to invent new solutions for a better customer experience.

Fall is my favorite season for all that it delivers: college football, tailgating, barbecue, changing leaves and crisp air. But when I think about what makes this time of year special, it’s the sense of community it creates.

If 2020 was the year of COVID, 2021 will be remembered as the hangover year from COVID. Here’s my 2021 in Review.