Employee Spotlight
Main Office Administrative Staff
Do you ever wonder about the friendly voice who answers your phone call to the OSBC? This quarter's Employee Spotlight will not focus on one employee, but rather the four individuals who support the many administrative office duties at the OSBC.
Linda Bundy is the Senior Administrative Specialist who serves as the personal secretary to the Commissioner. She also supports senior management and is responsible for recordation and arrangement of the State Banking Board monthly meetings. Linda, a Topeka native, has a combined thirty-five years of office management experience and was a manager of a retail business before coming to the OSBC on May 1st, 2000. When asked what aspect of her job she enjoyed most, Linda replied, "the ability and freedom to work independently and the cohesive, positive atmosphere of the OSBC". Linda has been married for twenty-two years to Steve; they have three sons, Jared, Dustin and Aaron and one grandson, Justin. Linda is actively involved in her local church, having taught grade school and high school Sunday school classes for thirty years. She and her husband train yearling Quarter horses and she also enjoys playing the piano.
Pierre Sutphin, an Administrative Specialist, is originally from southern California. Pierre, who has been with the OSBC since December 17th, 2001, provides administrative support for the agency's Review Examiners and General Counsel. Pierre, a Vietnam veteran, retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in 1995 after also serving in Hawaii, the Philippines, Japan, Bangkok and Hong Kong. He has one daughter who lives in the San Francisco Bay area with his two year old grandson, Nathan. Pierre enjoys collecting Fred Harvey post cards, exploring railroad trestles, visiting antique shops and cafes. He remarked "this department's people, ethics and work environment make it a great place to be".
Barbara Worford, a Topeka native, is a Senior Administrative Assistant for the OSBC. Prior to her employment with the State of Kansas, Barbara worked for Jostens Printing and Publishing. Her first job with the state was with the Department of Social and Rehabilitative Services (SRS), where she worked in the Foster Care and Reintegration Division. She has been at the OSBC since April of 2003 and is the receptionist at the front desk. Her duties are varied, including answering the telephone switchboard, recording the timesheet and payroll information for all OSBC employees and updating annual information to bank fidelity bonds. When reflecting on her job at the OSBC, Barbara commented "Working with such wonderful people is a great privilege". Barbara has one son and is grandmother to seven year old Marquito and three year old Amari. In her free time, Barbara enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and other family members and also frequents the local coffee shops.
Courtney Bevan is an Administrative Specialist for the Consumer and Mortgage Lending (CML) division of the OSBC. Originally from Oskaloosa, Kansas, she moved to Topeka in January, 2005. Courtney previously worked for Key Staffing and came to the OSBC as a part-time temporary employee in November, 2005. In May of this year, she accepted a full-time position with the OSBC. As an Administrative Specialist, she assists in planning, organizing, and implementing the CML division's nationwide licensing enforcement programs. Courtney's two children, Caden who is three years old and McKenna who is 23 months, keep her very busy! She is an avid reader and enjoys spending time at the library. When asked about her job at the OSBC, Courtney remarked "I like the teamwork atmosphere in the office and everyone here is really nice."
