Shortly after starting at Peapack, Doug asked that we work with the management team to help boost the levels of energy, conviction and growth orientation. Over the course of several months we worked with the team to explore, develop and commit to a bold, ambitious vision of being a “high-performing boutique bank known nationally for unparalleled client service, integrity and trust.” In parallel with bank personnel developing a detailed strategy for specific growth and infrastructure improvement projects, we designed a Peapack Experience program that steeped all current and newly arriving employees in the historical principles that had allowed the bank to distinguish itself with respect to service, while also introducing forward-looking principles that would allow the bank to win in an increasingly competitive marketplace. We continue to work with Doug Kennedy and his team on inter-departmental collaboration, overall employee engagement as well as other coaching and development initiatives.