My Richmond Fed

Her role isn’t the only thing that’s changed over almost five decades. She’s seen changes to the branch and Baltimore area unfold over the years. From department changes and consolidation — Cash and LEU are now the largest departments — to culture changes, such as business attire, she’s seen it all. Gone are the days of suits and ties for men and dresses for women. “It was a whole different thing about how you represented yourself,” she says. Now we have Dress For Your Workday, “which is awesome.” The neighborhood has changed quite a bit as well. Nancy was part of the team that moved the branch into its current downtown building 36 years ago — even before Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium, the homes of the Orioles and the Ravens, rose up along with the redevelopment of the Inner Harbor.

Through the years, Nancy says, “We’ve been close like family. From small to big things, we can rely on each other for help. We know each other.” It’s this tight-knit community where you see impromptu meetings in the cafeteria and the same groups coming together to share ideas and camaraderie over breakfast and lunch.

This year, the Baltimore branch is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. Nancy’s goal is half that — to mark at least 50 years with the Richmond Fed and become the longest-tenured employee at that location. “Despite what my coworkers think,” says Nancy, “I did not start at the Baltimore branch 100 years ago!”

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