Suzanne Jefferson is retiring after serving 47 years of employment with The Talbot Bank, a member of the Shore Bancshares’ community of companies. The Talbot Bank is proud to recognize Ms. Jefferson for so many years of dedicated service. Ms. Jefferson’s voice is the first one that you hear when calling The Talbot Bank. She welcomes everyone who enters the building with a friendly smile and takes pleasure in working with people every day. “People are my favorite part of my job,” Ms. Jefferson said. “I just love seeing the people, being around them and I get along with everybody.”
Ms. Jefferson started her career with Talbot Bank in 1968 in the bookkeeping department and later moved to the loan department. In 1988, Ms. Jefferson became the receptionist and telephone operator at the Dover Street branch of Talbot Bank and later moved to the Shore Bancshares’ headquarters, a position she has held for over 25 years.
“We are proud to celebrate Suzie’s 47 years of devoted service at Talbot Bank,” explains Laura Heikes, Talbot Bank Senior Vice President and Branch Administration Officer. “She is reliable, personable, and always willing to help in any way. It’s been a pleasure to have her as part of our team and we wish her many happy years of retirement.”
Ms. Jefferson and her husband, Edwin, live in Easton, Md. She has one son, Michael and five stepchildren: Rusty, Denise, Christine, Sandy and Trish along with many grandchildren. She has loved serving as a volunteer with the Festival of Trees, and plans to stay active by traveling and staying in touch with her family.
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joan young says
What will we do without that familiar, iconic voice answering the phone? We’ll wonder if we’ve called the wrong number. This is like losing a family member.