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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterGuaranty Bancorp employees are -100% more likely to recommend Guaranty Bancorp as a great place to work
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| 0% | Passives |
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Working at Guaranty Bancorp is rated below average by 3 employees, across various culture dimensions. Guaranty Bancorp employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Team have the most room for improvement, putting Guaranty Bancorp’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Hickory, NC. See below in detail how working at Guaranty Bancorp was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Guaranty Bancorp is rated D-
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Guaranty Bancorp ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 6 Guaranty Bancorp employee reviews, 40% were positive. The remaining 60% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Guaranty Bancorp improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 40% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 60% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?the chance to learn on the job
What did you like most about the interview process?i like the lady that did the interview
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?they need to work harder and do far less toxic gossip
What needs to change to make the company culture better?the immediate manager does not like older people he is part of the reason for the toxic gossip.. He creates it.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?no one is encouraged to work together because the manager creates strife id he does no tlike someone. He turns the rest of the staff against that person
Guaranty Bancorp is a community- oriented federal mutual savings association.
At Guaranty Bank, our focus on community is what fuels our business strategies and we are here to support your past, present, and future financial goals. We measure our success not by the number of customers we have, but by the relationships we have built and the communities we serve. As a locally managed community bank, we work with you to customize the financial products and services you need. Let our practical advice, personalized solutions and local decision making help you reach your goals.
| Headquarter | 519 South New Hope Road Gastonia, NC United States of America |
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| Website | www.gbnk.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1998 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | GBNK |
Guaranty Bancorp competitors include Boston Private, American National Bank, and PacWest Bancorp. Guaranty Bancorp ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Guaranty Bancorp compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
3 employees at Guaranty Bancorp have reviewed Guaranty Bancorp across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 3 Guaranty Bancorp employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Guaranty Bancorp are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Guaranty Bancorp, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Guaranty Bancorp are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 3 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Guaranty Bancorp are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Guaranty Bancorp believe the environment at Guaranty Bancorp is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Guaranty Bancorp is moderate. About 100% of the employees at Guaranty Bancorp work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Guaranty Bancorp are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Hickory, NC about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Hickory, NC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Guaranty Bancorp employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Guaranty Bancorp's KPIs and OKRs.
Paul’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Hickory, NC. Guaranty Bancorp’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees. Compared to Guaranty Bancorp’s competitors, Paul Taylor ranks right above American National Bank CEO Michael Sanders. Under Taylor’s leadership, Guaranty Bancorp employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Compensation. Work Culture and Team are two areas, according to respondents, where Guaranty Bancorp could stand to see real improvement.
The Guaranty Bancorp Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Paul Taylor, President and Director of Guaranty Bank & Trust Company Michael Hobbs, and Executive VP & Chief Credit Officer Cathy Goss
Paul Taylor CEO / President
Mr. Paul W. Taylor has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Guaranty Bancorp since May 3, 2011. Mr. Taylor... read more
Michael Hobbs President and Director of Guaranty Bank & Trust Company
Mr. Michael B. Hobbs, also known as Mike, has been President of Guaranty Bank and Trust Company since July 20, 2011 and... read more
Cathy Goss Executive VP & Chief Credit Officer
Ms. Cathy P. Goss has been the Chief Credit Officer and Executive Vice President of Guaranty Bank And Trust Company and... read more
Christopher Treece Executive VP, CFO & Secretary
Mr. Christopher G. Treece has been the Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President and Secretary of Guaranty... read more
John Matthew Eggemeyer III Founder and Director
Mr. John Matthew Eggemeyer, III Co-founded Castle Creek Capital LLC in 1995 and serves as its Managing Principal and... read more
Christopher E. Erickson Executive Vice President of Real Estate Banking
Mr. Christopher E. Erickson serves as an Executive Vice President of Real Estate Banking at Guaranty Bancorp.
Darcy Myers Regional President of Guaranty Bank Metro Denver locations
Darcy Myers has been Regional President of Centennial Bank Holdings, Inc. since September 26, 2006. Mr. Myers has joined... read more
Michael J. DiPetro Executive Vice President of Retail Banking Manager
Mr. Michael J. DiPetro serves as an Executive Vice President of Retail Banking Manager at Guaranty Bancorp.
How much do people at Guaranty Bancorp get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Guaranty Bancorp is $113,378, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,406, or $56 per hour.
At Guaranty Bancorp, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $271,206 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $33,472 annually. Average Guaranty Bancorp salaries by department include: Admin at $64,871, Customer Support at $59,186, Engineering at $120,742, and Product at $138,761. Half of Guaranty Bancorp salaries are above $118,406.
3 employees at Guaranty Bancorp rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings) while 3 employees at Guaranty Bancorp rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 3 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $88k | $88k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $117k | $117k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $194k | $194k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $267k | $267k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $347k | $347k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Guaranty Bancorp across various culture dimensions.
Guaranty Bancorp PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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What is Guaranty Bancorp address?
Guaranty Bancorp location is at 519 South New Hope Road
Who is the CEO of Guaranty Bancorp?
Guaranty Bancorp CEO is Paul Taylor, their score by employees is 83
What is Guaranty Bancorp eNPS?
The eNPS for Guaranty Bancorp is -100
What is Guaranty Bancorp revenue?
Guaranty Bancorp revenue is $145M
What is the salary for Director of Product in Guaranty Bancorp?
Director of Product average salary in the US is 168k