Nicole Raley

age: 39 | Vice President – Mortgage Department | Farmers Bank & Trust

As vice president of the mortgage department at Farmers Bank & Trust, Nicole Raley helps borrowers obtain home ownership or better themselves financially with their mortgage.  “I work alongside a great group of individuals who assist customers with their mortgage loans,” Nicole says.

Nicole is proud of the fact that she started working in mortgage at a young age and has stuck with it. By doing so, she gained experience and knowledge that she tries to pass on to her coworkers. “Seeing my fellow coworkers become successful because of something I have taught them is my greatest professional accomplishment,” she explains.

Nicole’s children, Gabe and Grace, are her best friends.  They inspire, humble, and surprise her and her husband, Cody, every single day.  Hands-down, her children are her greatest personal achievement.  She enjoys watching her children play sports and even finds time to read a good book every once in a while.

While her career requires most of her time, Nicole also enjoys giving back to her community.  She currently serves on the board of United Way of Greater Texarkana and the Community Impact Committee for United Way.  She is president of the Texas A&M–Texarkana Alumni board and serves on the board of the Texarkana Home Builder’s Association.  

“In 10 years, I hope to be attending some college graduations for my children,” Nicole comments.  “And I will enjoy advising them, as much as they will let me, on what they should do with their lives!”

Best piece of advice:

““Family is everything. Keep your family close. You will always need them in some way.” – Bill Hopkins, Nicole’s grandfather

Name something about you that very few people know:

“I actually like to cook!”