Get to Know our Board Treasurer!
Board Treasurer Jim Branneky is pictured at left in this photo from our 2017 Breakfast with Friends event at SLU High. His interviewer, Chip, is on the right, and fellow Board member Phil is in the middle!
Chip recently started interviewing members of the L’Arche St. Louis Board of Directors as part of his regular interview series. In this interview, he talked with Jim Branneky, a longtime member of the Board and Vice President of Consumer/Home Loans and CRA Officer at CNB Bank in Maplewood. Before the pandemic, Chip used to visit with Jim whenever he was helping Office Manager Amy C with bank business.
How long have you been a L’Arche St. Louis Board member?
It will be 10 years in September.
What do you do as Treasurer of the Board?
As the Treasurer, I am in charge of the Finance Committee. I work with Paula and Justin with keeping track of things like budgets, incomes, and money.
Where are you originally from?
Saint Louis
Do you have any family in St. Louis?
My mom and my eight brothers and sisters.
What is your favorite trip you've taken?
Belgium with L'Arche
What are your hobbies?
Playing golf and gardening
What is your favorite color?
Blue
What job did you want when you were a kid?
Baseball player
What is your favorite thing about L'Arche?
The people - core members, assistants, Board members - because everyone is friendly and nice to be around
When is your birthday?
November 17th