Power Women 2021: Sandy Ferguson
Chief Financial Officer & Board Member
Generations Bank
What’s your secret to success?
There is no secret to success. You have to know what you consider a success and work hard to achieve it!
What attracted you to your career?
Growing up in a small rural community, the bank was always a community leader. Becoming a part of that support system for our local communities that focused on donating, volunteering, and supporting the community in whatever ways they could, made it a simple decision to start a career in banking.
How DID you GET STARTED IN YOUR FIELD?
I began my banking career in 1981 on the front lines as a teller. During this time, what would later become Generations Bank was still First Bank of South Arkansas. I always took on new responsibilities as they were presented, working in every department throughout my career.
What do you love best about what you do?
I wear and have worn many hats — wife, mother, banker, friend, grandmother and community leader. What I love about all of these hats is that I am able to serve others. In my professional world, I am able to work towards ensuring that the bank prospers and that it is a welcoming environment for our team.
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of?
I am most proud of my boys. They are amazing, big-hearted, Jesus-loving men. I have enjoyed every season of raising them, but this season of enjoying them in adulthood has been amazing.
