08/20/2026
This week’s IBA Member Spotlight highlights Julia Mason with South Story Bank & Trust!
Julia Mason is passionate about serving others and supporting her team in her role as AVP, operations manager at South Story Bank & Trust. After retiring from the military following 22 years of service, Mason was surprised by the many similarities between military service and banking, including the importance of teamwork, accountability, risk management and, most importantly, taking care of the people who depend on you. The best career advice she’s received is “Mission First, People Always,” recognizing when employees are taken care of, they are better able to invest in customers. Outside of work, Mason enjoys traveling, having visited 22 countries and nearly all 50 states, reading multiple books a week, and spending time outdoors with her husband and 15-year-old, including hiking, fishing, kayaking and canoeing. She especially looks forward to summer trips to the Boundary Waters of Canada.
➡️Read more about Julia: https://buff.ly/nvF1nNW