Lamar National Bank was chartered in 1981 with the purpose of maximizing a return on investment to its shareholders in a manner conducive to regulatory requirements and maintenance of the safety and soundness of the institution. In addition, our mission is to serve the financial needs of families and businesses in our trade territory while constantly striving to improve our role as a responsible corporate citizen.
Although our goal is to maximize bank earnings over the long-term we will always maintain a conservative management philosophy and are prepared to sacrifice short-term earnings for financial strength and stability. Our bank is a responsible citizen and business leader of the community.
Our officers and employees are encouraged to become involved in community affairs and assume leadership roles whenever possible. We feel that we have an adequate Community Re-Investment Act policy and are mindful of opportunities to better serve the citizens of Paris and Lamar County.
The directors, officers, and employees of Lamar National Bank agree that our customer base is our most important asset. Therefore, our products are designed to meet the complete financial needs of our customers, and our hours are set to ensure full access to our financial services. Most importantly, our employees are trained to realize the importance of the customer, relative to the growth and profitability of the bank.
Finally, Lamar National Bank has always and will continue to be a responsible employer. It is our policy to develop a dedicated motivated employee working for the common goal of ensuring that the bank realize its full potential as a sound and profitable full-service financial institution. Our employees will always be afforded dignity and respect and all will be given equal opportunity without respect to race, color, sex, age, or physical handicap.
In summary, Lamar National Bank's mission is as follows: The mission of this bank is to maximize profits and become a responsible corporate citizen that renders the highest quality financial services through the efforts of dedicated management and employees.
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