“They’re more than just bankers, they’re actually people who care about you, they understand your values, they understand the mission of the organization.”

Those are the words of Jamey Santo, a longtime friend of Cornerstone Bank. As the CFO of LifeMission Church, Jamey values working with a bank that feels less transactional and more like a partnership.

Read on to learn more about why LifeMission Church has partnered with Cornerstone Bank for over 18 years.

Introduce yourself and how you are associated with Cornerstone Bank.

“Hi, my name is Jamey Santo. I’m with LifeMission Church here in the Kansas City metro area on the south side. And what a privilege it is for us to partner with Cornerstone Bank. Cornerstone Bank has been a part of our organization for at least 18 years, perhaps a little bit more than that.”

Tell us about your experience working with Cornerstone Bank.

“What I have discovered over the eight years of my tenure at LifeMission as the CFO of the organization is they are more than just bankers, they’re actually people who care about you. They understand your values, they understand the mission of the organization.

And what I’ve discovered in my partnership with Michelle and John and all of our bankers who serve us very well in the organization is that there are several words that come to mind. One is trustworthiness, and what I’ve discovered with banking here at Cornerstone Bank – and working with them – is the fact that I can trust in what they tell me they’re going to do. It’s exactly what they have done, not only on time, but before time, before deadlines.

The level of communication that I’ve experienced during the process of our banking relationship, along with any credit needs that we had on a short-term basis, (means) that the ability for them to communicate well to us has been incredible. 

So I want to encourage you today, if you’re looking for a hometown bank who is rooted in Kansas City and understands the Kansas City market, I want to encourage you to choose Cornerstone Bank. They are amazing people. Not only is the bank incredible, but the relationships. You know, sometimes we work in transactions, but the reality is, here at Cornerstone Bank, I’m honored and privileged to consider them partners. We are in a relationship that’s relational, not just transactional. So, choose Cornerstone Bank today. I promise you, you won’t regret it.”