Tammie Kehl Set To Retire This Month
If there’s one thing Tammie Kehl has learned it’s that when a door opens, it’s a good idea to go through it. That philosophy brought Tammie to her job here at VCNB and that same philosophy is taking her away. She will retire soon and looks forward to what’s ahead.
Tammie joined the bank family as a Commercial Processor just over four years ago. “Before that I worked in the savings side of a savings and loan. I was always interested in the loan side of things but the right opportunity never came along until I came here,” she said.
At VCNB, Tammie found herself in a challenging new role where she could produce something that helps our commercial lending customers. “It really is challenging because you have to be able to multitask. You’re always working on multiple loans at once and they’re all in different stages. I learned a lot from it and it was always interesting work.”
She was also among people she knew because her daughter Rachel Cooper and niece Stephanie Mathias work for the bank. “We didn’t all work in the same office but it was special working in the same environment with both of them.”
Tammie says that she is grateful for the opportunities that have brought her to this point in life. “I have never been that person that knew exactly what I wanted to do but doors have opened and I guess I have walked through them to new opportunities. I’m glad I came here and am happy for what’s ahead too.”
When her husband Roger asked last year what she thought about retiring, she said they devoted months to making plans and deciding if they really could retire now. “The idea is a little uncomfortable till you start making plans and then the it becomes more exciting.”
He retired at the end of 2025 and she will finish up this month.
The couple have been married for forty years and have a son, a daughter and two grandkids. They look forward to traveling, spending more time with their grandkids and focusing more on hobbies. The Lancaster native is a quilter with a number of projects waiting for her.
She also loves to exercise and belongs to a crossfit gym. She and Roger used to be runners and hope to get back into a routine with that as well. "I've exercised all my life and have tried different things over the years. I'm in my sixties now and I'm thankful that I am still able to exercise at the level that I am. I plan to continue for as long as I can."
As Tammie looks toward the future, she also is happy to give advice when asked. What would she tell someone entering the workforce? “Always be willing to learn. You will never know everything, especially in the banking world. Be willing to learn from others. My father was a very wise man. He was always seeking knowledge and eager to learn something new. He also loved sharing that knowledge with his kids and grand-kids. I believe wise people are actually eager students.”
Tammie will celebrate her last day at VCNB with a quiet lunch with coworkers. Best wishes, Tammie! We will miss you!