TBFA’s trust operations assistant VP to retire

Glenda Mims, assistant vice president of trust operations for The Baptist Foundation of Alabama, is retiring after nearly 26 years with the organization. After working for the state of Alabama for 17 years, Mims joined the Foundation as trust administrator. Her title was changed to assistant vice president around 2000.

A graduate of Massey-Draughon Business College (later incorporated as the college of business at South University) in Montgomery and Auburn University at Montgomery, Mims is a member of Bethsalem Baptist Church, Billingsley.

Although she’s enjoyed her time with the Foundation, “working with the people and the clients, different churches and entities,” she hopes to do “the least I can get by with” in retirement, she said, laughing. Mims’ activities will include caring for her mother, volunteering at her Chilton Baptist Association church and stepping back into the church choir.

But she’ll be missed at the Foundation, where she helped open more than 1,700 new accounts, totaling around $175 million, President Barry Bledsoe said. “She has spoken with literally hundreds of Alabama Baptists over the years, providing them with information and answering their questions,” Bledsoe said. “Glenda has been a vital part of our administration team, and her depth of knowledge and helpful attitude will be missed.”