Podcast: Nan Poppen — 25 Years at One Company: The Loyalty Secret That Built a Banking Empire

Nan Poppen, Chief Human Resources Officer of First Bank & Trust, has dedicated over 25 years to the company, leading its HR department for the last 17 years. Nan is a rare example of loyalty and people-first leadership in an era defined by career moves and shifting priorities. She oversees HR for a workforce of over 750 employees across 17 branches, spearheading everything from strategic hiring, DEI, and leadership development to nurturing a culture rooted in community and connection.

Oct 30, 2025
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Podcast: Nan Poppen — 25 Years at One Company: The Loyalty Secret That Built a Banking Empire

Podcast: Nan Poppen — 25 Years at One Company: The Loyalty Secret That Built a Banking Empire

Nan Poppen, Chief Human Resources Officer of First Bank & Trust, has dedicated over 25 years to the company, leading its HR department for the last 17 years. Nan is a rare example of loyalty and people-first leadership in an era defined by career moves and shifting priorities. She oversees HR for a workforce of over 750 employees across 17 branches, spearheading everything from strategic hiring, DEI, and leadership development to nurturing a culture rooted in community and connection.

Podcast: Nan Poppen — 25 Years at One Company: The Loyalty Secret That Built a Banking Empire

Podcast: Nan Poppen — 25 Years at One Company: The Loyalty Secret That Built a Banking Empire

Nan Poppen, Chief Human Resources Officer of First Bank & Trust, has dedicated over 25 years to the company, leading its HR department for the last 17 years. Nan is a rare example of loyalty and people-first leadership in an era defined by career moves and shifting priorities. She oversees HR for a workforce of over 750 employees across 17 branches, spearheading everything from strategic hiring, DEI, and leadership development to nurturing a culture rooted in community and connection.

Podcast: Nan Poppen — 25 Years at One Company: The Loyalty Secret That Built a Banking Empire
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