Officials at Western approached Shea with high hopes. They deplored the current bank mold as just a place to store money and they wanted Shea to make Western a steady member of the local community. They challenged Shea to make that happen.

Besides being constructed of "green" materials, Western Bank is a rare community bank that goes beyond rhetoric with its very own 'community room,' where locals can talk politics, engage in debate, or simply hold a Cub Scouts meeting. This allows Western Bank to engage Oakdale residents as neighbors, not just customers. 

Western's unique community link and its commitment to a clean environment has helped it win acclaim as a community champion.