29 Apr 2024 501Der Women 2024: Jeannie Hill

Jeannie Hill places great value in building relationships with her customers and fostering those relationships for the long term. “Calling someone by name when they walk in the door really does mean something,” she said.

Throughout her 22 years at Centennial Bank, Hill has worked to make the banking experience personal. “I believe in going above and beyond for your customers,” she said. “You can’t always beat a rate or snap your fingers to get things done faster, but you can smile and do the best you can.” Hill’s hard work and excellent customer service continue to serve her well. Today, many of those same customers rely on her for their banking needs in her role as SVP/Commercial Loan Officer.

Hill, whose banking career began in 2002 as a teller, stepped into her role as a commercial lender in 2021. She gives Greg Sanson, Division President, credit for much of her success. “I started working for Greg in 2007 when he was a lender and was able to move up with him as he became president,” she said. “I have met some of the most amazing people throughout my career at the bank, some who I now consider family and close friends.” 

Hill received the Chairman’s Award from Chairman John Allison in 2017. “To be recognized for all your hard work and dedication to the bank is a huge honor,” she said. “When you love your job, working hard is easy. I enjoy getting up and going to work, and I love working with my co-workers and customers every day.”

While Hill can be proud of her professional life, it is from her personal life she sees her greatest accomplishment: Her 23-year-old daughter, Alexis, is attending LSU and working toward a master’s degree in social work. “I could not be prouder of the person she has become,” Hill said. “She has the biggest heart and lives life to the fullest. She is my inspiration.”

What does the future look like for Jeannie Hill? She plans to enjoy each day as it comes until she retires from Centennial Bank or hits the lottery!

Contact Jeannie today at 501.328.4647 or visit Centennial Bank on 1445 Hogan Lane in Conway.