(This is one of 20 profiles on the recipients selected by an anonymous committee out of an extensive list of nominees for the 2023 Rising Lincoln Leader Award. The Lincoln Parish Journal thanks Mayor Ronny Walker and the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce for their support of this award. Photo by Kevin Hawkins at HawkinsPhoto.com).
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Name: Bruce Rushing
Age: 31
Employer: Origin Bank
Title: Vice President, Commercial Relationship Banker
Hometown: Ruston
How long have you lived in Lincoln Parish: 25 years
Civic-volunteer organizations: Lincoln Rotary member and Past President, T1L1, Vice Chairman United Way of Northeast Louisiana Campaign Cabinet, North Louisiana Medical Center Board of Trustee
Professional Highlights: Recipient of the Origin Bank Community Commitment unique award, which is a community focused employee that goes above and beyond to serve others; Youngest Origin Bank employee to be selected to the Origin Bank Leadership Academy; Recipient of the “Wrldinvsn Vsnary of the Year Award”
Lance Hall, President and CEO of Origin Bank, on Bruce Rushing: “Bruce is a star in the banking industry because he is smart, hungry and humble. His character and work-ethic are clearly seen by his co-workers as well as his clients. Bruce is an avid learner who constantly wants to improve his craft and become an elite trusted advisor. The future is incredibly bright for Bruce. I am fortunate to call him a friend and teammate.”
Q&A with Bruce Rushing
What makes Lincoln Parish special? The people by far, we have a great community with leadership that’s passionate about seeing Lincoln Parish grow. I sit back sometime and think how much this place has grown just in the last five years. We’re blessed to call this place home.
How do you see your role in improving Lincoln Parish? I believe the biggest role any citizen can play in Lincoln Parish is to be an advocate and get involved. My plan is to remain involved within the community through our social organizations and within Origin Bank.
Who has played a pivotal role in your professional development and why? My parents, they sacrificed to provide for my brother and I, and instilled work ethic into us. Next would be Lance Hall. Lance provided an opportunity for me to come to Ruston as a commercial banker after working in West Monroe for 3.5 years. He has been a huge influence on my personal and career growth as a mentor. He truly lives and breathes the Origin Bank culture with a commitment to our community.
