Max credits MBA’s success to relationships. Early in their time with MBA, Max and Cindy saw firsthand how relationships were important for MBA to thrive and succeed. It is through banking that they have developed lifelong friendships with bankers across Missouri and the nation.
Successful relationships also extend to the culture at MBA. Max has relied on his team at MBA, trusting their expertise and knowledge, for more than three decades. Tat trust, along with the staff ’s dedication, has made MBA a premier banking association.
“Te goals that MBA has achieved are because of our staff and member banks,” Max said. “I’m extremely honored to have worked with many talented individuals at MBA.”
As Max and Cindy embark on the new journey that retirement brings, they are
humbled by the outpouring of recognition and wishes from colleagues across Missouri and the country. Tey also have found themselves reflecting on what the last 32 years has meant to them. Many memories come to mind, but the ones that resonate the most involve family.
“Cindy has always been by my side throughout my career,” Max said. “One of the memories I cherish is Cindy receiving the MBA Chairman’s Award in recognition for all she’s given to MBA. Having Cindy and our girls, Amanda and Ashlyn, be part of this journey is something I’ll always remember.”
As for his legacy at MBA, there’s one thing Max hopes people remember.
“I feel like a banker at heart and have always had the industry’s best interest at heart,” he said.
The Max & Ci ndy Cook Endowment fo r Advocacy and Leadership Trai ning
During his tenure as MBA president and CEO, Max Cook prioritized the development of young bankers. Under his leadership, MBA established various programs and educational opportunities that prepared individuals to become the next industry leaders and advocates for the banking community. Cindy Cook’s support, involvement and full partnership strengthened the association’s leadership throughout the last three decades. She has directly contributed to banker engagement across the state and has been instrumental in the success of association programs.
The Max & Cindy Cook Endowment for Advocacy and Leadership Training honors their 32 years of MBA service. This endowment will support education, advocacy and leadership initiatives for the next generation of bank leaders far into the
future.ers
“Te goals that MBA has achieved are because of our staff and member banks. I’m extremely honored to have worked with many talented individuals at MBA.”
The endowment will fund stipends awarded to Banking Leadership Missouri class members to attend the annual American Bankers Association Washington Summit and Emerging Leaders Forum. The stipend will give recipients the opportunity to engage in the advocacy process with MBA and ABA leadership, fellow bankers from Missouri and across the nation, Missouri’s congressional delegation and banking regulators.
Banking has been at the center of Max and Cindy’s entire adult lives. Their hope is that The Max & Cindy Cook Endowment for Advocacy and Leadership Training provides opportunities for future generations of bank leaders to grow in their careers and carry out the mission of the banking community and MBA. For more information and to donate, visit
mobankers.com.
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