Sawyer Collingsworth is the Senior Vice President at City Bank & Trust Co. (citybankandtrust.com)
Tell us a little about your business. – City Bank & Trust is a community-focused bank based right here in Lincoln. We’re a locally owned institution that believes banking should still be personal. Our focus is on building strong, lasting relationships with our customers and communities that we serve. We offer a full range of financial services, everything from business and commercial lending to personal banking and mortgage solutions. What really sets us apart at our core, is that we are focused on relational banking, not transactional. We’re not just here for the big moments, but involved the day-to-day. Whether it is helping a business owner strategize for the future or sitting down with a couple buying their first home, we’re about providing thoughtful guidance and real support. We’re proud to be the bank that knows our customers and answers the phone when you call.
What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? – The biggest challenge I’ve faced professionally has been planning our upcoming new headquarters project at 40th and Yankee Hill. There have been a lot of details to manage and decision to make, but the biggest part has been trying to make sure the project reflects who we are and our long-term commitment to Lincoln. It’s been a learning experience, but a meaningful one.
Tell us a little about your family. – My wife, Emily, and I met here in Lincoln at Union College. We got married during covid and are close to celebrating our five-year anniversary. Besides the two of us, we have three freeloading cats.
What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? – My favorite things to do on days off to go to Husker sporting events, play golf, or to be out traveling. One of my favorite places to travel is Jackson Hole, Wyoming to be out hiking and looking for wildlife.
What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? – My favorite quote is: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” ~ Benjamin Franklin
What is your favorite movie? – One of my favorite movies is Klaus, as my wife and I made it a tradition to watch each Christmas.
What is your favorite TV show? – One of my all-time favorites is the Red Green Show. “Quando Moni Flunkus, Moritati”
What is your favorite local Lincoln restaurant? – Lazlo’s is a favorite as nothing beats their Reuben. I also have a soft spot for Valentino’s, especially for the nostalgia of enjoying their pizza at the Husker games.
If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? – It would have to be Dusko Popov, the World War II double agent who warned the U.S. about the Pearl Harbor attack (which was ignored by Hoover) and played a key role in Operation Fortitude that deceived Germany into expecting an Allied invasion of Calais instead of Normandy. I’d love to hear his stories firsthand that helped inspire the character of James Bond.
If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so (phone/email/business website)? – I’m always happy to sit down face-to-face, whether that’s over coffee, at your business, or in the branch. If any of the readers would like to reach out, you can contact me directly at (402) 420-2002, email me at SCollingsworth@CityBankandTrust.com, or by visiting our website at citybankandtrust.com.