Meet Patsy Johnson, President of TowneBank Cary
With more than 30 years of banking experience in North Carolina's Triangle region, Patsy serves as president for our Cary region.
Q: What does it mean to serve as the president of TowneBank Cary?
A: I’m proud to say that Cary has been my home for 40 years. I was fortunate enough to move to TowneBank after a long career in banking, and I am extremely honored to be part of the senior leadership team for the bank, especially in Cary.
Q: How does TowneBank help residents and businesses in Cary?
A: TowneBank is very member focused. Our culture is simple: to assist our member base by being responsive and maintaining personal relationships with the people and businesses of Wake County.
Q: What differentiates TowneBank from other banks?
A: Even through our growth, TowneBank has kept a small community bank feel. Our members know that our team and services are accessible.
Q: If someone were debating between banking at TowneBank and another bank, why should they choose TowneBank?
A: First and foremost, our TowneBank team is what makes each member relationship so strong. Our members know they have direct contact with people making decisions at a local level.
Q: Describe a time when you helped a member out of a difficult situation or helped to solve a problem for them.
A: It happens often, honestly. Our members depend on us, and we are available to them.
Q: What is your favorite thing about what you do?
A: I love the interaction with our members and the feeling of helping them achieve their goals. It feels good to assist people with living out their dreams and finding success.
Q: What are three traits that define TowneBank?
A: Member focused, philanthropic, strong desire to do what is right.
Q: Where do you see changes coming in the Cary market in the next 2-3 years?
A: Cary has grown tremendously since I moved here in 1986. At that time, the population was around 30,000 people. Today, Cary has 200,000 residents. With that, the entire market has changed. Cary has gone from a small, suburban area and is now finding its identity as a high-tech market with incredible growth in business and investment. It is an extremely attractive place to work and live.