The Coolest Thing Made: Check Out Colorado’s Award-Winning Manufacturers FirstBank has always been a passionate supporter and promoter of local businesses. This is why we’re especially excited to partner with The Colorado Chamber of Commerce (CCOC) on their Coolest Thing Made contest, which celebrates the state’s manufacturing industry. Fun Fact: Over 4,900 manufacturing firms contribute more than $28 billion to Colorado’s economy and employ nearly 150,000… Read More
Charles Cox Celebrates “No More Chemo” with FirstBank When faced with adversity, it’s all about how you persevere. At FirstBank, we admire those who see the good in any situation and reward them with an “Act of Goodness.” See how our FirstBank team set out to help a customer diagnosed with stage four cancer. Meet Charles Cox Charles Cox has been a FirstBank… Read More
Protecting Colorado: Vulcan Fire Reveals the Secret to Building and Expanding Business With a little over four years in business, Vulcan Fire, a Colorado-based fire protection company, prides itself on the foundation of transparency and expertise. In fact, over 90% of the company’s employees have nearly 20 years of experience, including owners, CJ Simonds and Todd Wagner. The company also has an impressive growth story. They went… Read More
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Jamie Block FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today we’re featuring Jamie Block, IT Director, Infrastructure. Hometown: Metamora, Illinois Years at FirstBank: 5 years In three to four sentences, describe your experience in… Read More
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Patricia Johnston FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today we’re featuring Patricia Johnston, Senior Vice President of Loan Servicing. Hometown: Dixon, California Years at FirstBank: 11 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: In… Read More
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Jessica Anson FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today we’re featuring Jessica Anson, IT Director, Apps Development. Hometown: Littleton, CO Years at FirstBank: 24 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: I served as… Read More
FirstBank Announces Small Business Empowerment Award Winners In partnership with the Phoenix Suns, FirstBank is hosting the return of the Small Business Empowerment Awards. This season-long program is designed to strengthen marginalized communities and minority-owned businesses across the Valley, through financial and promotional support. Check out the winners below: Small Business Empowerment Award Winners “AAPI Business Award” Winner- Hannah Cho Beauty Hannah… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Linda Chapa FirstBank believes there’s unity in diversity. In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Black and African American employees. Today, we’re featuring Contact Center Supervisor, Linda Chapa. Hometown: Seoul, South Korea Years at FirstBank: 11 years In 3 to 4 sentences, describe your experience getting to where you are today. My… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Danielle Vaughan FirstBank believes there’s unity in diversity. In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s strongest Black and African American leaders. Today, we’re featuring President of Compliance, Danielle Vaughan. Hometown: Denver Years at FirstBank: 21 Other positions held with organizations/boards: Currently: Previously: Describe your experience in getting to where you are today. Technically,… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Shannon Jones FirstBank believes there’s unity in diversity. In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s strongest Black and African American leaders. Today, we’re featuring Chief People Officer, Shannon Jones. Hometown: Aurora, CO Years at FirstBank: 26 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: Describe your experience in getting to where you are today. Throughout my career with FirstBank, I… Read More