SmartBank and Dane Bradshaw – a winning team!
Dane Bradshaw, former University of Tennessee basketball all-star most recently named to the University’s All-Century Team, has a new team: The SmartBank Team!
Dane, with his charming personality, strong values and sound character, is highly regarded among many. And when he gets in front of a crowd, people are eager to hear what he has to say.
Dane recently joined the SmartBank team – a decision that has proven that leaders can be successful whether they are on a basketball court or in a board room. Dane has become a face that resembles the faces of SmartBank. His involvement with SmartBank includes speaking to 8th graders in our community about S.M.A.R.T. choices (in case you’re wondering what the clever acronyms stand for; Success, Motivation, Adversity, Respect and Team). Dane also attends public relations events in our community for various non-profit organizations with the SmartBank team. Most recently, Dane was a special-guest speaker at a Boys and Girls Club Dinner where he received a standing ovation. It was cool to see the crowd intently listening while he described experiences he had as a U.T. basketball star who was privileged to play for one of Tennessee’s most successful basketball coaches, Bruce Pearl. It’s obvious when you hear Dane speak of Coach Pearl, that their relationship goes beyond player/coach. There is an apparent feeling of respect and admiration for Coach Pearl in the eyes of Dane Bradshaw. I’ve been to a couple of events where both Coach Pearl and Dane were speaking, and I believe the ball bounces both ways and found that Coach Pearl has equal admiration and respect for Dane.
The accolades that follow Dane have not come easy or without hard work and dedication. Dane is a true leader possessed with the same qualities you’ll find in SmartBank Associates.
SmartBank has become one of the fastest growing new financial institutions in the country. Opened in 2007, SmartBank has 4 offices, 53 “smart” associates and has reached $250 million in assets – an astonishing feat accomplished in a short time. I’m proud to be part of a team that surrounds itself with great attitudes, high-energy, fast-paced people that always continue to raise the bar to new levels. Working at SmartBank is more than just a “good job”, it’s a life experience that encourages and supports the development of good leaders. SmartBank believes the key to successful business, whether on the court or in a board room, is leadership and SmartBank is full of great leaders.
