Two pillars of the local banking community are set to retire this month, marking the end of an era at Bennington State Bank (BSB). Toni Born and Sandy Vinson, who together have accumulated an impressive 85 years of banking experience, will be honored at a joint retirement celebration on December 20.
Born, who has served as the bank's Retail Manager, is concluding a 38-year banking career, with 34 of those years dedicated to BSB. Since joining the institution in 1991, she has played a pivotal role in overseeing retail operations across multiple locations, while also spearheading risk management and fraud mitigation initiatives.
"Toni's leadership has been instrumental in shaping our retail banking operations," said a bank spokesperson. "Her commitment to mentoring staff and maintaining the highest standards of customer service has left an indelible mark on our institution."
Vinson's retirement caps an extraordinary 47-year career in banking, including 17.5 years at BSB. Having joined the bank in 2007 as a Deposit Operations Specialist, she later served as Branch Manager at the 9th Street location. Colleagues praise her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to customer service.
The bank will host a retirement open house to honor both professionals on Friday, December 20, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at their South Ohio location in Salina. The public is invited to attend and celebrate their contributions to the banking community.
Throughout their tenures, both Born and Vinson have been recognized for exemplifying BSB's core values of integrity, dedication, and service. Their retirement marks not just the end of two remarkable careers, but also represents a combined loss of nearly nine decades of banking expertise from the institution.
As they prepare for their next chapters, both veterans leave behind legacies that have helped shape BSB's reputation for excellence in community banking. Their departures represent significant changes in the bank's institutional knowledge base, though their influence on procedures, customer service standards, and employee development will continue to impact operations well into the future.
