Jon Pickelman, Relationship Associate Tri-Star Trust Bank 1002 N. Michigan Ave. Saginaw, MI 48602 989-921-0010 www.tristartrust.com
Q: How long have you been with Tri-Star Trust Bank? A: Two years.
Q: How long have you been a Chamber Ambassador? A: Since January 2016.
Q: What do you like about being an ambassador? A: I like knowing more about our community, meeting great new people and promoting what is great about Saginaw County.
Q: What do you like about being an ambassador? A: The ability to see and share all this area has to offer. We promote local business and several organizations. Being an ambassador keeps me in the mix of all the great things happening and provides me with opportunities to get involved along the way.
Q: Tell us something about yourself. A: Born and raised in Saginaw. Undergraduate at CMU and completed a Master’s program at Campbell University in North Carolina. Lived and worked in the Raleigh-Durham area for a few years before having the opportunity to move back to Saginaw. Blessed to marry my wife, Samantha, in October 2015. Proud parent of a young English setter named Nora.
Q: What was your first job? A: Cleaning clubs, carts, and taking care of members at the Saginaw Country Club.
Q: What keeps you up at night? A: When you have a very exciting day ahead. You just want it to be morning.
Q: What is your greatest achievement? A: Somehow convincing my wife to move from the warm south back to Michigan.
Q: What is your most prized possession? A: Not a possession in the material ownership sense, but our dog Nora.
Q: What is something unique in your office? A: A framed letter titled “The Heart of Manhood” given to me by a friend/mentor. Ask me and I can share more details with you.
Q: What is your favorite Michigan travel location? A: Mount Bohemia up in the Keweenaw Peninsula is a pretty neat place, but I haven’t been up there in a few years. Basically anywhere lakeside.