Central in our Community Story by: Elizabeth Hoffman Nathan Hickman B


y day, Nathan Hickman speaks the language of numbers,          shifts to the numbers on a scoreboard.


Nathan has been a dedicated Central Bank team member for 27


years. In his role as Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, LPL, he says working with generations of families has become one of the most rewarding parts of his job. "It's really about helping people through whatever comes their


way. Not only do I work with grandma and grandpa, but also their kids and grandchildren,” Nathan explained. When his workday ends, Nathan trades his professional attire in  of young athletes who count on him to teach and lead them. Nathan and his wife have two children who have always been actively involved in athletics.


From early on, he


saw an opportunity to get involved with coaching to not only teach his own kids, but others as well. Over the years, Nathan has coached softball, basketball, base- ball, and football.  them a particular aspect of the game, and I see the light-  He also makes certain his athletes see the big picture, 


“I try to send the message that it isn't always necessarily about winning, but that we carry ourselves correctly and have good character. It's about making sure we do it correctly and enjoy what we do.”   jump in and serve. He says his drive to succeed comes from his Eugene High School basketball coach, Craig Engelbrecht.


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“Coach Engelbrecht taught me respect, integrity, and discipline. I owe a lot of credit to him, not just as a


coach, but as a mentor for life. He's the reason I am the person that I am today."  same passion, purpose, and belief is being passed down. The next generation of athletes fortunate enough to call Nathan Hickman their coach will always remember the lessons he taught about the game, but also the examples he set for becoming better people.


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