The UMM Alumni Spotlight this week shines on Larry Barker of Machias, Class of 1995. Larry\u2019s degree is in Business Administration and his now the President and CEO of Machias Savings Bank.<\/p>\n
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Running a great bank with a unique and thriving culture! \u00a0MSB is a $1.1 billion bank with 240 employees and 18 locations across the state of ME. \u00a0We are proud to be one of the best places to work in ME and we get excited about the positive difference we are making for our employees and in our communities every day!<\/p>\n
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Don’t settle.<\/p>\n
Dr. Little gave me a C on a Finance paper. \u00a0Most of the class did poorly on this particular assignment so he provided the opportunity for all to try again. \u00a0I had a strong A in the class and was working 70+ hours a week so I decided to pass on that opportunity. \u00a0This paper wouldn’t change my grade after all. \u00a0Three weeks later when I looked at my final grade I was surprised to see a B. \u00a0Distraught, I went to Doc Little and reminded him that I finished the semester with a strong A in his class. \u00a0He reminded me that I didn’t take the opportunity to do the paper over and earn a better grade on that particular assignment. \u00a0I countered that I still finished the semester with a strong A and he couldn’t give me a B because I didn’t redo that paper. \u00a0He suggested that “he could, and he did give me a B.” \u00a0I realized that I wasn’t going to win this fight. \u00a0Although it stung at the time, I haven’t forgotten the underlying lesson – don’t settle for less than your very best.<\/p>\n
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Work Hard.<\/p>\n
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The unique, small classroom experience gave me the opportunity to build confidence and strong relationships with my professors. \u00a0They knew each student by name and took an interest in every one. \u00a0I still remember Gordon Mosley telling me that I could set the world on fire if I got excited about something. \u00a0You don’t have to be there long before you begin feeling like a member of the UMM family.<\/p>\n
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My experience at UMM was instrumental in preparing me for a career in business. \u00a0I had many great professors that were serious about making a difference and it showed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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