Tony Hulsey, JD Bank Vice President / Office Manager of the Main St. office in Jennings, was honored recently by the United Way of Southwest Louisiana at the charitable organization’s annual Leaders & Legends meeting.
At the event, Hulsey was presented with two awards by United Way of Southwest Louisiana President and CEO Denise Durel. Hulsey received the Cabinet Award for serving as the chairman of the organization’s fundraising campaign for Jefferson Davis Parish, and he was also recognized for serving on the Investment Committee.
“I was humbled and honored to receive this recognition from the United Way of Southwest Louisiana,” said Hulsey. “JD Bank and its employees take immense pride in being Louisiana’s Community Bank, and a big part of that for all of us is working to support organizations in our region.”
The United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s annual campaign raises funds throughout the year to meet many different needs, including funding various health, education and income programs throughout the region. Overall, the 2015 campaign raised nearly $4.3 million, exceeding the goal of $4 million and achieving a percentage of goal of 107.3 percent — the highest percentage achieved since 1995.
“JD Bank and its employees take immense pride in being Louisiana’s Community Bank, and a big part of that for all of us is working to support organizations in our region.” – Tony Hulsey, JD Bank Jennings Main VP & Office Manager
As a member of the Investment Committee, Hulsey was a part of the executive group that is responsible for making decisions regarding the financial investments of the United Way of Southwest Louisiana resources.
Hulsey, a past chairman of the Jeff Davis Chamber of Commerce, has been with JD Bank for three years.
For over 75 years, the the United Way of Southwest Louisiana has been committed to building strong, successful families and strengthening the community.
JD Bank is a full-service bank founded in 1947. Its corporate office is located in Jennings, La., and JD Bank has 24 locations across southwest Louisiana. For nearly 70 years, community involvement has been a cornerstone of the JD Bank corporate philosophy and growth.