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Still Strong
We remember the turmoil of the late ‘80s. We also lived it - with you and your families. If government regulators ask Alpine to step forward as they did in the late ’80s, we are postured to acquire failing institutions. We have the capital, the talent, the leadership and the willingness to help. That is a role we gladly accept. So, as those companies that made risky and greedy decisions await the new Federal bailout bill, know this: Alpine Bank won’t be standing in that line.
We are here to serve you and to protect you and your family, always. You have my word.
Bob Young
Chairman and Founder of Alpine Bank
Entirely Focused On You
You look out your front window. You wonder where all this financial turmoil is headed as
Congress wrestles with a $700 billion Wall Street bailout bill. I won’t try to second-guess
Washington, but I can tell you what’s happening here at home.
Thirty-five years ago before our first bank opened in Carbondale, I pledged to find a staff
of leaders; extremely talented, highly educated, completely dedicated to ethical banking,
entirely focused on the well-being of You... our customer. I found them. As a result, your
local Alpine Bank is stronger than in our entire history. So, as those companies that made risky and greedy decisions await the new Federal bailout bill, know this: Alpine Bank won’t be standing in that line.
Bob Young
Chairman and Founder of Alpine Bank
Stronger Than Ever
I was born in Kansas. My father taught me “you get back what you give
out.” That made sense. Congress is embroiled in a $700 billion bailout reeling from risky
lending decisions. At Alpine Bank, our adherence to ethical banking by the rules has kept
us firm.
Today, Alpine is stronger than in our entire 35-year history. If government regulators ask
Alpine to step forward as they did in the late ’80s, we are postured to acquire failing
institutions. We have the capital, the talent, the leadership and the willingness to help.
That is a role we gladly accept.
Bob Young
Chairman and Founder of Alpine Bank
Do The Right Thing
Independence: Alpine Bank is not for sale. Ever. We
have the capital to invest in you and to continue to support our communities, even in trying
times.
Communities: Our number one priority is supporting our customers and
communities. We owe our success to you.
Compassion: We live and work where you and your families live and work. We
understand and experience the same triumphs and challenges as you.
Integrity: Your hard-earned money is just that – yours! We don’t gamble or
take risks with your money. We hold ourselves to the highest level of your trust.
Loyalty: For over 35 years, good times and bad, we’ve been here by your
side. We look forward to supporting you for at least another 35 more.
As Washington wrestles with a $700 billion bailout of the financial industry reeling from
risky lending practices, I’ve been thinking what’s to be learned from all of this. If we
each do the right thing, those contributions come together to overwhelm the world.
Bob Young
Chairman and Founder of Alpine Bank
As Washington wrestles with a $700 billion Wall Street bailout, reeling
from risky lending practices, I’ve been thinking about what’s to be learned from all this.
May I share some wisdom from a gentleman you may know?
This fellow had a point of view that was not only refreshing, but right on target in today’s
world. His name was Will Rogers. He once said “If stupidity got us into this mess, then why
can’t it get us out?” And... “Things will get better despite our efforts to improve them.”
Know that you, and Alpine Bank, stand together today and in the days to follow. So, as those companies that made risky and greedy decisions await the new Federal bailout bill, know this: Alpine Bank won’t be standing in that line.
Bob Young
Chairman and Founder of Alpine Bank
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