It’s my 4 year anniversary with Baker Hill this month! 4 years at a company I am so proud to be a part of—that has been named one of The Indianapolis Star’s #2024TopWorkplaces!
When I joined in May of 2020, I hadn’t been actively looking. In fact, I almost didn’t answer the recruiter’s call.
The day of my first phone interview, there was a wind sheer that knocked down all of the power lines on my street, so I almost rescheduled, but something told me to find a way to make it work.
So… I drove to the Culver’s parking lot and apologized for not being on camera and also being a bit frazzled.
It was May of 2020 after all.
I was a full-time career woman balancing the needs of a 4th grader struggling to use a computer mouse and learning to log into zoom for e-learning/dance lessons/drumming, a 4 year old missing her preschool routine and friends to play with, an IT-professional-husband working to help his large company pivot all systems, programs, and people to a remote environment, my beloved employees who all had various stressors and obligations needing a caring ear and patience, my newly appointed role as head chef for all family meals (breakfast-lunch-dinner)—and now I had no power (for 3 days), no groceries, and a phone interview for with a fintech, when I had only ever worked for large manufacturers.
From the very first conversation, despite being “an outsider” in the space, despite the crazy times we were living in, despite the fear of disappointing my current employer and my wonderful team—something about Baker Hill felt like the right fit. The people felt like the right fit.
It’s hard to describe the Baker Hill culture. It can be intense—but also rewarding. We run lean—but we are incredibly efficient and agile. Sometimes my role can feel overwhelming and like I am the only person in my boat—but if I reach out, there is always someone offering to help and a better idea.
No company or culture is perfect, but Baker Hill’s DNA is pretty special. Karen Baker and Mark Hill built a solid foundation that has stood the test of time. They invested in good people—good people who wanted to help clients succeed and wanted their peers to succeed too.
There are some wickedly talented and smart individuals at Baker Hill. Sometimes I am intimidated.
How will I ever fully understand our industry? Our products? Where we need to go? How to get there? How to be an effective leader? How to make change?
But if Baker Hill has taught me one thing—it’s this. Change is constant. Improvement is continuous. It’s about evolution—and progress.
As my amazing mentor and leader Todd Juracek says WAY TOO OFTEN… “Every day counts.”
So, let’s go “up and to the right.” (Per Amber)
Congrats Baker Hill! “We the people” did this…. And, we’re just getting started.
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Baker Hill has been named one of the #2024TopWorkplaces by The Indianapolis Star! This prestigious recognition is a testament to our incredible team and the culture of excellence we've cultivated together.
Being acknowledged among the top employers in Central Indiana, especially as we celebrate our 40th anniversary, is a reflection of our commitment not just to innovation in financial technology but to fostering an environment where our employees feel valued, supported, and connected.
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1moWhat fun!!