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his special “Women in Business" feature is dedicated to supporting and celebrating the successful and driven women who help our community thrive. From non-profit managers
to bankers and business owners, Tulare County is filled with women who go above and beyond to improve the community through their businesses, through non-profit involvement, and through a passion for serving others. Take a moment to see why these women are important to the success of this community now and for years to come.
KATHLEEN KELLY Rabobank Visalia 3443 S. Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93277 (559) 741-4271 kathleen.kelly@rabobank.com www.rabobankamerica.com
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With 20 years of banking and management experience, Kathleen Kelly’s position as vice president at Rabobank on Mooney Boulevard is the perfect fit for her and for her customers. Kathleen’s experience in banking goes a step further as she is equipped with a Masters Degree in Organizational Psychology and Leadership Studies. From SBA lending and mortgage transactions to business development and management, she’s done it all. As Rabobank’s VP and an active member of the community, Kathleen understands the vital role that banking plays in a town like Visalia. “Financial Institutions are necessary for the growth of the community, corporations, familyowned businesses, and non-profits, allowing the development of jobs to keep our community thriving,” said Kathleen. Founded in 1898 by Dutch farmers and small business owners who pooled their savings to provide loans to their neighbors and communities, Rabobank’s foundation provides a
unique perspective on banking in the Central Valley; the bank’s three brand values of being “Involved, Nearby, and Leading” ring true for many Visalians. Through her work as vice president and her involvement with local nonprofits, Kathleen strives to strengthen the connection between Rabobank’s customers, employees, and communities. Kathleen serves as a CASA board member, a Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias board member, and is a past president and current board member of ImagineU Children’s Museum. Both her commitment to local non-profits and her desire to be accessible to her customers and community prove that Kathleen is a shining example of what it means to be “Involved, Nearby, and Leading.” “It is important in my position to listen and provide advice to business leaders that will help them remain sustainable and grow for the betterment of our community,” said Kathleen.
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