O'Nealgas

Tom: This relationship is generational. O'Nealgas is over 60 years old. It started in 1953.

Jeff: There was another banker relationship manager that was working with Tom and his father, and he retired, and so I was lucky enough, I raised my hand and said, "I want that account."

Tom: You took a lot of time in the early stages. I mean, I don't know that you necessarily knew a lot about the nuances of the program.

Jeff: I didn't.

Tom: I know it's a little bit boring, but I appreciate you taking time to learn it.

Jeff: Yeah, Tom was a good teacher. That's probably my favorite thing about Tom. He understands that big picture.

Tom: When I saw Origin moving to Dallas and Houston, I was not surprised. Origin is a very progressive bank. It's the home town guy and, yeah, I'm kind of proud about that. I know that they can compete in those markets. It's a great thing.

Jeff: Let me tell you, Tom is one of the world's most interesting men. He's in the rodeo business, and he and his family...

Tom: My dad says that it's a recessive gene of some sort, but I've always liked the horses. Two of my daughters like horses. During their high school years, I slept in a horse trailer about 50 nights a year. But it was a great fun. It's a time to be with your kid and connect.

Jeff: Beyond the numbers or the financials, it always goes back to the people, and Tom and his staff, they all have good people and experience. Those are the people you want to do business with. And people that you trust.

Tom: I like to think likewise. The trust relationship with a bank is awfully important. My father started with one propane truck here in Lincoln Parish and we're in virtually every parish across the northern part of the state and many in South Arkansas. And we couldn't have done that without a financial partner.