From Chesterfield Loans to HomeTown Bank … Dawn Romano’s journey is full of grit, grace, and good stories. In this episode of the HomeTown Podcast, we sit down with Dawn Romano, one of HomeTown Bank’s most experienced and dedicated team members. With nearly five decades in finance, from the fast-paced world of downtown Birmingham’s loan industry to her current remote role with HomeTown, Dawn’s story is one of resilience, adaptability, and unwavering heart. Dawn shares about growing up across multiple Alabama towns, learning how to make friends fast (thanks to 10 different schools!), and how her career launched with a surprise phone call from her old high school principal.
What followed was a path through the world of finance companies, entrepreneurship, personal heartbreak, and finding purpose in helping people, all of which led her to HomeTown Bank, where she’s been for 15 years and counting.
🎧 In this episode:
Growing up all over Alabama How a phone call from her former principal led to her first job in finance Climbing the ranks from Chesterfield to AFCO to owning her own finance company
Why she was drawn to HomeTown Bank Becoming a remote employee to be closer to family (and grandkids!)
What it means to serve a community, not just manage accounts
Dawn’s story is proof that every career, and every person, brings something meaningful to the table. From the loan counter in downtown Birmingham to her desk at home (with grandkids just down the road), Dawn’s legacy is built on trust, compassion, and a love for the people she serves. 👉 Find the podcast and more at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVnsHc39wOM
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