Hello and welcome to The River Foundation Podcast! Today's episode highlights a very special relationship that began over 25 years ago in the First Southern offices and has only blossomed since then. Loan Officer Mike Taylor and Credit Administration Specialist Teresa Bryant have been close friends since joining the company at nearly the same time, so much so that Mike has become a mentor and father figure for Teresa's son, Trayce. Today, Mike, Teresa, and Trayce share what makes their relationship so special, and how First Southern and The River Foundation have been crucial to helping their bond grow.
Episode Highlights:
[0:26] Mike, Teresa, and Trayce share how they know each other and the special bond that they share.
[2:27] "I can't put into words how much he means to me and my son." Mike and Teresa discuss why their relationship has been so much fun for the past 25 years.
[4:13] Trayce reflects on what qualities he sees in Mike and his mother that he would like to emulate.
[5:14] "You just don't go places and find people like we have and leaders like we have, giving us opportunities like they do." We hear about the culture of The River Foundation from Teresa, Mike, and Trayce's perspectives.
[9:39] Mike reflects on how his 25 years at First Southern and The River Foundation have positively impacted his family.
[11:40] As a mother, Teresa expresses her gratitude for opportunities like the recent mission trip to Lynch, Kentucky for providing her son with positive growth opportunities.
[12:48] "It was hard work, but it was rewarding because you got to help somebody out." Trayce shares his experiences on two mission trips with Mike and his mom.
