Elizabeth Meyer

In 2019, I was approached to join the Encore Bank team. I was honored and after hearing the vision to build a bank that was different, it was an easy decision for me. Encore Bank is a private, boutique bank with a commercial focus that couples highly experienced and talented bankers with innovative technology to offer unprecedented levels of personal service. As the central Arkansas retail manager, I lead our two offices in Little Rock and my primary focus is building personal client relationships and growing deposits in central Arkansas.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

The one thing I wish people knew about my field

To be successful in banking, we must stay on top of the most innovative technology, but at the end of the day remember: it comes down to relationships. Focusing on client relationships -- not transactions – differentiates us from our competition.

How I knew this was my passion

I worked as a teller in college, and before graduating, I was given the opportunity to join a privately held bank. It was there I learned the true meaning of relationship banking and my passion for taking care of clients.

Biggest challenges in my career

Balancing work and home life and feel like I am giving 100%! This was especially challenging when my children were younger. Thanks to my husband and help from our family, I have learned to balance effectively -- most of the time!

Nonprofit I wish more people knew about

The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Auxiliary

What keeps me coming back to my job every day

My clients, co-workers and the culture at Encore Bank. I love my bank family and I am passionate about helping my clients and team succeed! We win together!

A skill I never expected to need in this field

Psychology. Every client is different and has unique needs. As a banker, I have learned to listen carefully and offer advice based on my experience and each client’s situation.

One practice I use to maintain my mental health

Focus on the positive.

Best advice I ever received

Love what you do!

The first thing I do to course-correct when I hit a wall

Take time out for myself to reflect and recharge. Then I am ready to hit the ground running and make it a great day!

Best career moment so far

Joining the Encore Bank team in February 2019.

My first job and what it taught me

As a sophomore in high school, I worked part time at Baskin Robbins. There I learned valuable lessons which I have carried with me throughout my life: teamwork, responsibility for balancing a school/home/work/social calendar and the importance of customer service.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

The one thing I wish people knew about my field

How I knew this was my passion

Biggest challenges in my career

Nonprofit I wish more people knew about

What keeps me coming back to my job every day

A skill I never expected to need in this field

One practice I use to maintain my mental health

Best advice I ever received

The first thing I do to course-correct when I hit a wall

Best career moment so far

My first job and what it taught me

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Hometown

North Little Rock

I can't start my day until

Coffee

Hobbies

Shopping and decorating

Binge watch

“Gilmore Girls”

Last good read

“More Than” by Gina Radke

Favorite meal in town

Anything Mexican

Best recent local discovery

Cheesecake on Point

Latest splurge

Disney vacation

Most-used app

Encore Bank

Dream vacation

Bahamas

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