There is no doubt that Kenny Mcdonald has a strong willingness to learn, as well as help others grow personally and professionally. Kenny started his banking career in 1985, but due to the housing market crash of 2008, he switched gears and changed industries. After 10 years of being out of the banking system, he returned and is now the branch manager of Woodsboro Bank in the 40 West office. 

Kenny is known for his good nature and the smile he always brings with him! After high school, he started in a low-level position and climbed the ladder to where he is today. He brings with him a work ethic that is unmatched. One thing that remains of utmost importance to him is making sure his team feels supported and knows they can put their mental health first. 

About Kenny McDonald: 

Kenny is the Branch Manager of Woodsboro Bank’s 40 West office.  He moved to Maryland from Kentucky in September 2018 and started working for Woodsboro Bank in October 2018.  He is married to his wife, Krista and has two daughters, Kendra and Kylynn.  Kendra will be 23 this month and still lives in Kentucky.  Kylynn is 16 and is a sophomore at TJ.  They also have two dogs, Otis and Sassy!  

In his free time, Kenny loves anything outdoors; golfing, hunting, fishing, and camping.  

Kenny is also on the Board of the Golden Mile Alliance, as well as a member of the Client Experience, and One Woodsboro Committees at Woodsboro Bank.

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Episode Timestamps:

• The start of Kenny’s banking career {01:28}
• The willingness to learn {04:47}
• What Kenny has learned from being a leader {06:33}
• What Kenny looks for when interviewing potential team members {11:02}
• How the pandemic changed things at the bank {12:29}
• What Kenny would like listeners to know about Woodsboro Bank {16:36}
• Kenny’s mindset for working with a team of people {21:19}

“I went back to my team and I said, ‘look, if you need a mental health day, come let me know. Let's sit down, let's talk about it. Don't call me at six o'clock in the morning or 7:00 AM and say, Hey, I'm not coming in today. If you need something, come to me. Let's talk about it. Let's schedule a day off.’  So being able to work around people and making sure that they're taken care of. Because mental health is serious.”

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