The Capitol National Bank family will forever embrace the bank’s proud heritage. In 2007, we celebrated the bank’s silver anniversary with more than 200 customers, board members, colleagues and community members, many of whom were here when the bank first opened its doors in 1982.
Our employees with the longest tenure — John Smythe, Toni Raleigh, David Feldpausch, Lori Garcia, Ronda Thompson and Pam Crossley — prove that this really is “a people business.” Lucile Belen, who cut the ribbon for the bank opening 25 years ago, gave the invocation for our silver anniversary celebration.
| In 1982, there were eight banks in the Lansing area. Capitol National Bank is the only one remaining with the same name and location. |
In 1982, there were eight banks in the Lansing area. Capitol National Bank is the only one remaining with the same name and the same location. Our staff has multiplied tenfold and total assets have increased more than 16 times. We have made local charitable contributions of more than $1 million. The economic development we have funded in greater Lansing is immeasurable.
Our original office was 1,500 square feet. Now we have more than 10,000 square feet with two additional offices in Okemos and Delta Township. We added 11 employees in 2007 and three new board members. We continuously add new products and services to better serve our customers.
However, the most important lesson we learned during the past 25 years was taught by our founding president, the late great Robert C. Carr, who passed away in 2007. The quintessential community banker, Bob taught us that “banking always has been, and always will be, a people business.”
As it was 25 years ago, our goal is to establish and nourish relationships. Rather than transactions, our success is dependent on robust relationships built on trust. Launching a new Health Care Division and working with our Young Entrepreneurs Council, our talented staff, our board of directors and the community will help ensure that we have a compelling story to share 25 years from now.
Our success will always be dependent on the value that we embraced 25 years ago. This is, and always will be, a people business. Happy Birthday to Capitol National Bank!
— Paula D. Cunningham, President & CEO