For so many students, the lessons learned in high school activities last a lifetime. It’s important to stick with something, even when it may be challenging. Sometimes you’ll win, and sometimes you’ll lose, but good sportsmanship is always important. High school activities can also teach students how to balance their extracurricular activities with their academic pursuits.

This week’s employee spotlight is Alex Fischer, Operations Specialist II at the Montgomery Park headquarters. Alex joined our team in 2015, and for the last two years she has taken on a leadership role in her department as a Peer Mentor. As a mentor, Alex helps her teammates learn the ins and outs of operations and become more efficient and effective in their roles.

Here is what she had to share about her life and experiences at OnPoint:

Banking today can be incredibly simple, especially with the help of technology. We use our smartphones and tablets to deposit checks, transfer funds, check account balances and pay bills. Mobile banking is convenient and quick, but it's important to stop and ask: Is mobile banking safe?

Small Business Saturday was first observed in 2010, and Little Boxes has expanded this tradition into a full weekend event. This Portland-wide program encourages residents to shop at participating businesses. From November 23 through 25, holiday shoppers have the opportunity to discover the quality and variety offered by the local shopping scene. Find out more here.

This week’s employee spotlight is Brian Boehne, Commercial Relationship Manager. Brian joined our team earlier this year and brought a unique set of skills and high level of energy to his position as a Commercial Lender. In his relatively short time with OnPoint, Brian has already taken advantage of our several employee volunteer opportunities and has proven to be a great fit within OnPoint’s culture. We couldn’t be happier to have him as a part of our team.