We are proud to announce the recipient of the next Rio Award going to Arleen Ainsworth, Vault/Head Teller of the Walnut Grove Branch!!!  Arleen enjoyed a perfect balancing record for all of 2011.  Arleen has been a dedicated employee of the Walnut Grove branch and is know for her quick smile and day to day customer service excellence.

Congratulations on your superior achievements, Arleen!  Keep up the good work!

We are proud to announce that Rio Vista Branch Manager Susie De La Rosa is our latest recipient of the  prestigious Rio Award for her excellence in managing our largest headquarter office branch.  Susie was personally nominated by her coworkers who commented that “Susie is a very hardworking, dedicated and a caring manager.  The BEST I could ever ask for.   She is a trooper.”  We want to recognize Susie for her contributions to the smooth operations of the branch and complete dedication to her job.

Congratulations, Susie!!!

We are proud to announce that BSA Officer Joanna Rodriguez is hereby granted a “RIO Award” for her excellent achievements and oversight of BRV’s Bank Secrecy Act compliance program.  Joanna demonstrated teamwork by shouldering additional assignments, swiftly cross training from line operations to BSA and Privacy compliance responsibilities, and demonstrating flexibility and a positive attitude.  

Way to go, Joanna!!!  Thanks for all you do for the bank!!!

We are proud to announce the recipient of the latest Rio Award that goes to Richard Hasenkamp, Loan Officer!!!  During the past several months, Richard has been instrumental in the success of the lending department, and continuing pursuit of excellent customer service.

Thanks for your good work, Richard!!!

We are proud to announce the recipient of the latest Rio Award that goes to Ella Young, Branch Operator!!!  We have received many compliments from customers regarding Ella’s friendly and professional phone answering skills.  This is very important since she is often our customer’s first contact with the bank.  Ella has also demonstrated teamwork by taking on additional assignments.  She is known for her flexibility and positive attitude.  

Thanks for your good work, Ella, and for all your smiles!!!

We are proud to announce the recipient of the latest Rio Award that goes to Isabel Chavier, Customer Service Manager!!!

Izzy has demonstrated exceptional professionalism and provided excellent customer service as she has taken on numerous new tasks and challenges at the bank. 

Thanks for your good work, Izzy!!!

Bank of Rio Vista hosts a bank-wide staff appreciation program: "RIO" Awards!!! or "Recognizing Improvements in Operations".  Under this program, we recognize employees that demonstrate excellence in improving bank operations.  This could include anything from developing more efficient and effective ways of handling bank operations, to providing exceptional customer service, or even through demonstrating outstanding interpersonal skills and teamwork.

I am pleased to announce that the Bank of Rio Vista's very first "RIO AWARD" is a group award granted to the Valley Springs branch staff for excellent customer service.  Congratulations to: Ashley Bentz, Janet Matthews, Joanne Israel, Lisa Frey and Page Zachary!!!!

Bank of Rio Vista's second "RIO AWARD" is a group award granted to the Walnut Grove branch tellers.  Congratulations to: Arleen Ainsworth, Donna Ciaramitaro, Gloria Becerra, Jean Caples, Kenia Arriaga, and Tricia Dale. 

We are proud to announce the recipient of the latest Rio Award goes to Elvia Coronado, Loan Operations Manager!!!  During the past several months, Elvia has been instrumental in the successful transition phase of the lending department as we brought in a new CCO and continued our aggressive pursuit of loan improvement.  Elvia kept the department moving smoothly.
Thanks for your good work, Elvia!!!

Great Job All!!!  Way to go!!!