In this episode, we present Mr. Juan Santiago, In this episode, we present Mr. Juan Santiago, Vice President and Community Development Officer for Farmers National Bank, longtime banking professional, community advocate, and 2023 recipient of the American Bankers Association Emerging Leader Award whose story is rooted in family, faith, service, and his Puerto Rican heritage in Youngstown, Ohio. Juan shares how growing up in a large family and a multicultural Youngstown neighborhood shaped his understanding of relationships, responsibility, and community. He reflects on the mentors who influenced his life, his work to expand access to homeownership and financial education, and the role preparation, discipline, and informed decision making play in economic mobility. This conversation explores service, resilience, mentorship, financial responsibility, and Juan’s belief that meaningful leadership begins with caring for people and understanding where they are in their journey. In This Episode, We Discuss: Growing Up in Youngstown and the Influence of His Puerto Rican FamilyFaith, Family, Relationships, and the Values That Shaped His LifeMentorship, Leadership, and the People Who Helped Shape His PerspectiveCommunity Development, the Community Reinvestment Act, and Access to HomeownershipFinancial Education, Credit, Debt, and Preparing for Economic MobilitySmall Business Readiness, Preparation, and the Importance of Sound GuidanceJuan's "One" WordSo press play and be moved by Stan's impactful story. Ladies and gentlemen, Sound United Presents... Mr. Juan Santiago! Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, or visit soundunitedpresents.com. Sound United Presents is a community focused podcast powered by Sound United Podcast Studio and Sound United Media LLC. Executive Producer and Producer: DeShawn ScottAudio Producer: Kimberly Gonzales
