“Linda is unique in how quickly she grasps all the angles of a complicated deal. She looks at her deals in a very straightforward, common sense way. She skillfully communicates all that needs to be done with her customers even when there are a lot of moving parts. What would be difficult for most, Linda makes it look easy,” Evan Howe, director of Baystone Government Finance, a division of KS StateBank, says. “She is always responsive to her customer requests and concerns, which I know her customers appreciate. For the government finance department of our bank, Linda quietly does all the little things behind the scenes that make a great office environment. The 30 years of knowledge and wisdom that she is able to bring every day helps everyone on our team. She is a leader and very deserving of this recognition.”

Tiers has been an active member of the AACFB and the NEFA since 1999. She has held numerous sessions on municipal finance for both associations through the years to provide continuous critical education to her fellow members. She also has written several articles in publications, including NEFA Newsline.

Outside of the office, Tiers is active in her local community through charitable fundraising for those in need. She enjoys every second of her free time with her large family and numerous friends by staying active and traveling as much as possible.