Brenda Bragonier of Kentucky Bank
339 Main St. • Paris 859.988.1373 • kybank.com
Brenda Bragonier, Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing and the Customer Service Center for Kentucky Bank, says that her workplace believes in putting the local community first. “Creating stronger communities is very important to us at Kentucky Bank,” she explains. “Our strong communities lead to thriving businesses, schools and families, from which we all benefit.” Kentucky Bank has a history that dates back to 1851. Headquartered in Paris, KY, the banking institution now has 17 offices located in 11 cities throughout the state. According to their company profile, Kentucky Bank is a community bank at heart, aiming to deliver premier customer service and financial performance. Since 1979, Brenda has worked with Kentucky Bank, which has been named among the Best Places to Work in Kentucky from 2012 -2018. “My career with Kentucky Bank in Marketing and Customer Service has been a great experience. Marketing is involved with every aspect of the bank and our communities,” she says. “Understanding what people need and telling Kentucky Bank’s story has been very rewarding.” She admits that finding a balance between her career and personal life can be difficult for her, as it is for everyone. “Most people are challenged by how to fit everything into the day. Priorities and balance tend to change over the course of a career depending on work and family pressures at the time,” she explains. Her biggest challenge, however, was to believe in herself and push herself to do more than she ever thought she could achieve. “I wish there were a secret to pass along, but I have found that the path to success is seldom easy. The only way I know to succeed is simply through hard work and perseverance,” she advises. “There are countless women throughout history that have exhibited strength, grace and creativity while managing complex situations. Adopting those traits has helped me succeed.” Brenda says that the future is looking bright for Kentucky’s Leading Ladies. “I am really excited about the career opportunities available now for women in the Bluegrass,” she says. “Mentor and help other women succeed: help them find their path.”
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