Heartland associates are committed to their communities. Often growing up and staying close in proximity to their childhood homes, many associates simply find the Ohio and Kentucky regions a great place to fulfill their career aspirations and build their lives. This describes Eric Ragland, assistant manager at the Grove City location, as he grew up in the Cleveland area and now calls Blacklick his home.

Not many Heartland Bank associates can say that they have contributed over three decades to their career at the bank, but Jennifer Ziegler is one that can…33 years and counting! Jennifer’s story starts after high school with her service in the United States Navy, a degree in financial management from Columbus State Community College, then a starting position at a Heartland Bank branch at 161 and Cleveland Avenue in Columbus.

It’s the time that matters, right? How can an associate truly understand a company without giving them time, and time is what most don’t give these days. With nine years under his belt at Heartland Bank, Mike Beitman is the type of associate that Heartland seeks out, and the bank commits daily to supporting a culture that entices these associates to look to ten, fifteen and even twenty years of service.

Have you ever moved away from family and friends only to find yourself moving back in a few years or maybe many years later? Workers often have a similar experience with their work home – a grass-is-always-greener-on-the-other-side feeling that takes them to another company only to find their way back to their comfort zone weeks, to months, to even years later. Tarne Tassniyom was away from Heartland for ten years, but he returned with a renewed ambition and an understanding of what the Heartland family is all about.

It’s not just about working at a bank, it’s about serving individuals, businesses and communities. “I hear it time and time again, I love that you know who I am, I can’t believe you remembered my name and so on. Each and every client is important to us, and we are invested in their successes,” shared Jessica Bell, branch manager of Heartland’s Newark location.