Age: 39
Occupation: Vice president, mortgage operations, INB N.A.
Email: spatrick@inb.com
Education: High school graduate
Family: Husband, daughter and family dog, Clyde
Affiliations/community activities: Board of directors, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois; Illinois Bankers Association; Youth sports coach and volunteer; St. Jude run participant
What is your guiding principle in life?
No one achieves success alone. Throughout my career, I’ve learned from people who invested their time, knowledge and trust in me. I believe it’s important to extend a hand to those coming behind you. Leadership is not about how far you climb, but how many people you help along the way.
What obstacles have you overcome in your career path?
I began my career at age 17 and was often the youngest person in the room. Earning credibility required preparation, persistence and a willingness to learn. Those experiences taught me resilience and reinforced that growth comes from curiosity and embracing challenges.
What has been your greatest professional achievement?
Building and developing teams that embrace collaboration, continuous improvement and a shared commitment to serving others. The achievement I am most proud of is seeing people I’ve mentored grow into leaders and succeed in their own careers.
What would you like your life to look like in five or 10 years?
I hope to continue growing as a leader while staying connected to what matters most: family, community and meaningful work. I want a life filled with service, adventure and lasting memories with the people I love.
What would you like to give back to your community?
Through board service, coaching youth sports and community involvement, I hope to create opportunities for others and encourage them just as others encouraged me.
What’s the worst career advice you’ve ever received?
“Stay in your lane.” Some of the greatest opportunities in my career came from stepping outside my comfort zone, asking questions and volunteering for challenges. Growth rarely happens by staying in your lane; it happens when you’re willing to take on something new.
This article appears in July SBJ 2026.