Carissa Bullock’s career path has been primarily in marketing for both non-profit and for profit companies since graduating with a business degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. When she and her husband decided to start a family, she decided to look for a position in Lincoln that didn’t require as much travel to Omaha, which brought her to her position with Cornhusker Bank as Vice President of Marketing. Cornhusker Bank is a local community bank founded in 1903 with six locations in Lincoln. Cornhusker Bank has a strong culture of dedication and service to the community and is committed to the success of their staff, customers and the Lincoln community. Cornhusker Bank embraces a “360 model of leadership” which encourages and empowers employees to lead from any position within the organization.
Tell us a little about your family.
I have been married to my wonderful husband Trevor for just over 8 years. He is COO for Five Nines Technology Group in Lincoln. We have two energetic little boys; Gavin age 3 and Treyson age 1. We are avid sports fans and spend a great deal of time attending sporting events or playing just about every sport with our boys.
What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life?
Having kids blessed and changed my life more than I would have imagined. Being a mother is amazing, which is why I feel extremely blessed to have the opportunity to share my time between my job at the bank and time home with my boys. I am very fortunate to work for a local, family owned bank that truly believes in the value of family time.
What is your favorite thing to do on a day off?
First and foremost I love spending time with family, preferably doing something outside. In addition, I do love shopping time with girlfriends and a good work out!
What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know?
I grew up as a small town Iowa girl!
What are you the most proud of?
My husband, for being able to handle managing a business, helping to take care of our family and getting his Masters degree all at once.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
A mentor of mine said that in order to succeed as a leader in any organization you need to start by building relationships and gaining the trust of your co-workers and associates.
What is the one goal you would most like to accomplish?
I would like to go back to school and get my MBA as soon as my boys are both in school.
What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life?
Keeping up with two energetic little boys!
Which talent would you most like to have?
I have always wanted to be a professional dancer.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I need to learn to relax more often. I am always on the go, physically and mentally!
What is your favorite book or the last good book you read?
The Bible
What is your favorite movie?
Girls Just Want to Have Fun….again the dance thing!
What is your favorite TV show?
Right now, definitely Modern Family!
What is your favorite Lincoln restaurant?
I love Italian so I would say Vincenzo’s.
What is the best way to contact you?
Call the bank at 402-434-BANK (2265) or visit us online at https://www.cornhuskerbank.com