It’s celebration time at Peoples Bank and Trust, where four employees are being recognized for their service milestones.

Leading the way is Patricia Bond, who is marking an incredible 45 years with the bank. Patty started back in 1980 as a secretary and over the years has worked in nearly every corner of the bank, from teller to bookkeeping to her current role as administrative assistant. She lives in rural Pana with her husband Don, and when she’s not at the bank, she’s spending time with her children and grandchildren. After four and a half decades, her coworkers say she’s truly part of the heart of the bank.

Jennifer Mathis is celebrating 15 years. She began as a teller and steadily climbed the ranks to become Assistant Vice President of Consumer Banking. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys camping and supporting her children’s activities, especially girls’ softball.

At the Morrisonville branch, teller Mike Cambruzzi is marking 10 years of service. Before banking, Mike spent more than 34 years in the classroom as a teacher. These days he’s known for sharing his smile with every customer who comes through the door. When he’s not at the bank, you’ll likely find him golfing, cheering on Blues hockey, or spending time with his grandchildren.

And finally, at the Pana branch, Kristi Bonelli is celebrating her very first year. In just 12 months she’s already become a customer favorite, known for her friendliness behind the counter.

Bank President and CEO John Gardner says employees like Patricia, Jennifer, Mike, and Kristi are what makes Peoples Bank and Trust more than just a place to do business, they make it a part of the community.