When Jeanne Kidd started at The Trust Company of Tennessee 30 years ago, all 18 team members could fit around one board table. As the company has grown Jeanne’s title and responsibilities have expanded, and she’s kept amazing service at the center through it all.
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She has provided administrative support to CEO and Founder Sharon Pryse, sharing, “My main goal is to make Sharon’s time efficient and her life easier. She counts on me to ensure she’s prepared and where she needs to be. Her calendar is an intricate puzzle, but it’s a fun challenge for me.”
“Jeanne has had more control over my calendar than I have had for at least 25 of the last 30 years,” Sharon said with a smile. “She embodies what The Trust Company is about: seeking to understand and help others, paying attention to the details and just plain old getting the work done. Jeanne has helped make all of us better.”
As the company progressed, there was a big need for an event coordinator, which aligned with Jeanne’s passion for event planning. She’s planned many employee events, providing welcome opportunities for team member engagement. She plans the annual client appreciation party with up to 600 attendees. “I try to add something new to make it better every year,” she shared. “My favorite thing is to just stop for a moment and watch everyone having a wonderful time.”
Jeanne will retire at year’s end, and team members are training to make a seamless transition. She has an impressive list of activities to tackle in retirement, including visiting family, including her grandson, birdwatching, card making and traveling with her husband, Mark. She says Callie, her “Velcro dog,” will be excited to have her home more as well.
“Jeanne magically knows how to read my mind and is a party planner par excellence,” Sharon said. “I congratulate her and send my best for her retirement.”
“I never dreamed my career would take the path that it has at The Trust Company of Tennessee,” Jeanne reflects. “It has been a great and rewarding experience in my life.”