First and Last Name:  Kendra Ruenger

Hometown: Rosendale WI

What Brought you to Fond du Lac: More Employment Opportunities

Place of Employment and Position: National Exchange Bank & Trust Operations Manager

What do you enjoy the most about your career?
 Working at NEBAT I get to build relationships with coworkers and customers. Additionally, I am always learning something new each day and everyday has a new challenge to overcome.

What words of wisdom would you share with other YP’s in relation to career building?
 Put yourself in those hard situations, those hard situations can help you find new opportunities and gain more knowledge.

Who or what inspires and motivates you to be your best?
My Family, they are my number one supporter and always push me to try new things.

What are 3 Characteristics and/or Strengths that make you who you are?

• Family Focused
• Adaptable
• Doer

What is your favorite thing to do in your free time/a hobby you enjoy?
 I enjoy spending time with my family and doing pretty much anything outdoors.

What is your favorite part about being in YPF and how has it benefited you?
My favorite part of YPF is getting to network with the community and developing connections. YPF has benefited me as a leader with professional development events and becoming more outgoing. Having those familiar faces at community events.

What does community engagement look like for you?
Community engagement to me is supporting local businesses and getting involved with the community.

Share a lesson you have learned or a nugget of advice with other YP’s:
My best advice to other YP’s is to get involved in a community or event through YPF. You then have familiar faces for when attending other events.

What do you love about the Fond du Lac area today and what is your hope for it’s tomorrow?
I love the support that the community has for each other and hope to continue to see different businesses supporting each other.