The Northern Wells school board has selected Angela Topp to replace former board member Michelle Brown-Stohler, who is leaving Lancaster Township. To be chosen, Topp submitted the following letter and resume:
Dear Gene:
I would like to submit my letter of interest in fulfilling Michelle Brown-Stohler’s term with the Northern Wells School Board.
Ever since working for Peter Confer at Ossian State Bank, I’ve felt that at some point I might wish to pursue serving on the NWCS Board. My perspective and outlook on being on the Board has changed so much over the past 12+ years. Throw in that many more years of experience in the business and financial world, 2 children with special needs and 1 with high abilities, and two years in the Wells County Leadership Academy, and I think I have the qualities needed to serve in this capacity now more than ever before.
My family has spent time considering and praying about this letter of interest and are ready to see if God will open or close the door to serve with you on the Board. It is also my intent to complete the required Petition of Nomination to pursue running for the position in the November election.
I appreciate you giving me your consideration and hope that you will feel free to contact me if you have any questions or if you need additional information. A brief overview of my past experience is attached.
Sincerely yours,
Angela Topp
Work Experience
MarkleBank, August 17, 2011 to present
• Mortgage Department Manager/Assistant Vice President
• Manage 4 Loan Originators and 4 Processors
• Complete monthly reports for the Board level and bi-weekly commission reports for each Originator
• Comply with Federal and State Regulations regarding Mortgage Lending and keep the Department up to date on training. Member of Compliance Council.
• Originate consumer purpose mortgages
First Bank of Berne, March 29, 2004 to July 18, 2011
• Mortgage Loan Specialist
• Originate consumer purpose mortgages
Ossian State Bank, October, 1995 to June, 2003
• Loan Officer and Branch Manager
• Originated mortgages and consumer loans
• Managed the Bluffton Branch
• Headed up Compliance Committee
Standard Federal Bank (formerly known as First Federal Savings and Loan), September, 1983 to September, 1995
• Several roles, from starting as a part-time Drive-thru Teller to being a Closing Officer and Underwriter in the Mortgage Department
Education
• Bluffton High School, Bluffton, IN
• Institute of Financial Education, courses taken from 1984 through 1993
• Wells County Leadership Academy, September, 2010 to May, 2012
Community Involvement
• Board Member/Secretary Family Centered Services, 2010 - present
• Kiwanis Member since 1999/past Secretary
• Northern Wells Music Boosters/past Board Member and Secretary and Middle School Treasurer, 2008 - June, 2012
• Northern Wells Strategic Planning Committee, 2011 to present
• Lancaster Walk-a-Thon Corporate Fundraising Co-Chair, 2009 - present
• FAM Ministries, Board Member
• Wells County Chamber of Commerce Special Events Committee, 2009 to present
• Wells County Leadership graduate and guest presenter for 2012-2013 classes
• Member of the Apostolic Christian Church, Bluffton, Indiana since 1980
Qualifications for Open Position
• Involved Parent of 3 Northern Wells Students with a wide range of skills and needs
• Involved and concerned citizen for the well-being of the future of Northern Wells Community Schools
• Strong financial background and management skills
Dear Gene:
I would like to submit my letter of interest in fulfilling Michelle Brown-Stohler’s term with the Northern Wells School Board.
Ever since working for Peter Confer at Ossian State Bank, I’ve felt that at some point I might wish to pursue serving on the NWCS Board. My perspective and outlook on being on the Board has changed so much over the past 12+ years. Throw in that many more years of experience in the business and financial world, 2 children with special needs and 1 with high abilities, and two years in the Wells County Leadership Academy, and I think I have the qualities needed to serve in this capacity now more than ever before.
My family has spent time considering and praying about this letter of interest and are ready to see if God will open or close the door to serve with you on the Board. It is also my intent to complete the required Petition of Nomination to pursue running for the position in the November election.
I appreciate you giving me your consideration and hope that you will feel free to contact me if you have any questions or if you need additional information. A brief overview of my past experience is attached.
Sincerely yours,
Angela Topp
Work Experience
MarkleBank, August 17, 2011 to present
• Mortgage Department Manager/Assistant Vice President
• Manage 4 Loan Originators and 4 Processors
• Complete monthly reports for the Board level and bi-weekly commission reports for each Originator
• Comply with Federal and State Regulations regarding Mortgage Lending and keep the Department up to date on training. Member of Compliance Council.
• Originate consumer purpose mortgages
First Bank of Berne, March 29, 2004 to July 18, 2011
• Mortgage Loan Specialist
• Originate consumer purpose mortgages
Ossian State Bank, October, 1995 to June, 2003
• Loan Officer and Branch Manager
• Originated mortgages and consumer loans
• Managed the Bluffton Branch
• Headed up Compliance Committee
Standard Federal Bank (formerly known as First Federal Savings and Loan), September, 1983 to September, 1995
• Several roles, from starting as a part-time Drive-thru Teller to being a Closing Officer and Underwriter in the Mortgage Department
Education
• Bluffton High School, Bluffton, IN
• Institute of Financial Education, courses taken from 1984 through 1993
• Wells County Leadership Academy, September, 2010 to May, 2012
Community Involvement
• Board Member/Secretary Family Centered Services, 2010 - present
• Kiwanis Member since 1999/past Secretary
• Northern Wells Music Boosters/past Board Member and Secretary and Middle School Treasurer, 2008 - June, 2012
• Northern Wells Strategic Planning Committee, 2011 to present
• Lancaster Walk-a-Thon Corporate Fundraising Co-Chair, 2009 - present
• FAM Ministries, Board Member
• Wells County Chamber of Commerce Special Events Committee, 2009 to present
• Wells County Leadership graduate and guest presenter for 2012-2013 classes
• Member of the Apostolic Christian Church, Bluffton, Indiana since 1980
Qualifications for Open Position
• Involved Parent of 3 Northern Wells Students with a wide range of skills and needs
• Involved and concerned citizen for the well-being of the future of Northern Wells Community Schools
• Strong financial background and management skills
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