JACKSON HOLE, WYO – What kind of banker shows up to the office with a tool belt and hardhat? At Bank of Jackson Hole, they are all about walking the talk. For 35 years, they’ve taken seriously their motto as Jackson’s ‘local bank.’ Even if they have to hammer that message home with, well, a hammer.
Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton’s (Teton Habitat’s) new annual sponsorship program is giving local businesses a way to show their support for positive housing solutions and strong community values. So it was no surprise that one of the first to step up was the Bank of Jackson Hole (BOJH). The bank’s commitment to strengthening the local community through corporate giving and employee volunteerism is made evident by its annual $20,000 donation to Teton Habitat.
“The Bank of Jackson Hole has been a generous supporter of Teton Habitat for years,” said Kendra Heimbuck, Teton Habitat’s executive director. “Their wholehearted endorsement of our work is a testament to the character and pride that fuels their success.”
True to form, BOJH’s engagement with the area housing nonprofit goes beyond financial support. Swing by the current build site at the Grove, behind the Library in Jackson, and you just might find bank employees contributing their time as volunteers.
Bank CEO Pete Lawton said, “We don’t just work in the communities we serve, we live and play here. We raise families here. And we volunteer here. It’s part of our commitment to the valley’s success.”
“It’s great to see the strength of local business rallying around the work of Teton Habitat,” Teton Habitat development officer Paul Schmidt added. “The way Habitat’s housing solution engages so many diverse community members in building a strong future makes it easy for anyone who supports community values to get involved. Our partnership with the Bank of Jackson Hole’s is a great example of the character that has always made Jackson Hole thrive.”
