Rosebud Community Bank Experienced banker takes opening - 29th October 2013 the reins at Rosebud
Cutting the cake: (l to r) Board Chairman Shane McCarthy, President Rosebud Chamber of Commerce Kevin Sheaves, Rosebud Branch Manager Julie Nolo, Senior Manager Gary Sanford, Roy Doueal OAM, Bendigo Adelaide Robert Musgrove. Winners are grinners: Rosebud Primary School colouring competition winners.
JULIE Nolo has been part of the southern peninsula community bank story from the beginning. Starting in 2001, Julie’s first role was as Gary Sanford’s assistant, where she witnessed the impressing growth and strength of the community bank concept. “It was unique and exciting, and something I was very glad to be a part of,” said Julie. She became the manager of the Rye branch in 2007 after the opening of Dromana, and has managed Rye until this year. On the opening of the new Rosebud branch, Julie will be moving there. “Everyone was looking forward to the opening of Rosebud. I know it will be a great success.” Such things do not happen overnight, and much planning has gone into the new branch. “Rosebud has been in the planning for three to four years,” said Julie. “It is such an incredible effort by so many people, just to get the doors open. It will be a great relief to get started on what we do best.” Julie’s approach to banking is simple. “We provide people with the best service. People then refer others, and that is how we grow.” “I am looking forward to getting out into the community and telling our
wonderful story.” Julie is no stranger to many of the people in Rosebud. She raised her family on the southern peninsula, and has dealt with many of the community groups and sporting clubs in Rosebud through the Rye branch. “I’m looking forward to catching up with the many people I already know in Rosebud, and meeting lots of new ones. Make sure you come in and say hi!”
Bronwyn heads back home as manager of Rye branch BRONWYN Ralph started her community banking career as a teller in the Rye branch in 2003. In 2007 when Dromana branch opened she moved upstairs to become Gary Sanford’s personal assistant. Following two years in this position in 2009-2010 Bronwyn was appointed manager of the Dromana branch. Now with the opening of Rosebud, she is heading back to where it all began for her, as manager at Rye. “Of course, it is wonderful for me. We live in Rye. My kids go to school there, and play there sport there, so it really is a great fit,” said Bronwyn. “I spent four years working in Rye before moving to Dromana. There are lots of familiar faces there.” Bronwyn is looking forward to the move for more reasons that just being closer to home. “It is a much bigger branch, with about double the business and customers than Dromana, so it will be a great personal challenge for me,” said Bronwyn. “Also, I have huge shoes to fill replacing Julie in that branch. Having been in Rye for 12 years, she was really tuned into the local community.” Bronwyn wants everybody to know it is business as usual in Rye. “There will still be the same familiar faces. Our customers will still come
Hitting a snag: Rotary of Rosebud-Rye Pat Sansonetti and Doug Helleren on the sausage sizzle. Musical masters: Rosebud Secondary School Band.
in and receive the high level of customer service on a day-to-day basis, which is very important.” Bronwyn is well equipped to look after all your banking needs, both business and personal. “I am here to help, so am looking forward to meeting new people and reacquainting myself with those I dealt with in the past.” Pictures: Barry Irving
2271 Point Nepean Road, Rye 1087 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud 239 Point Nepean Road, Dromana Southern Peninsula News 5 November 2013
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