With more than 40 years of industry experience, Janet Alland has played an integral role in reimagining and building retail banking for Drake Bank, which she joined in 2020. Alland champions a unified approach to building better futures for clients and the communities Drake serves, which has led to improved client and team satisfaction and compounded average growth rates in deposits and loans of over 15%. Her leadership helps the St. Paul community bank stay engaged and think strategically. Colleagues describe her as an arranger, maximizer, learner, and analyst. “She motivates and inspires everyone on our team to build a better future for others,” says Rachel Kothe, marketing specialist and program coordinator for Drake Bank.