Linda McDermott:  

Life Yes, I was the quite one in school, red hair that I now cherish. Worked over 6 yrs at Florida Natl Bank of Opa Locka (wouldn't go there now). Moved to Tampa after marrying Jim McDermott in 1973. I became a Flight attendant for a small airline and after a few months I decided to go back to banking. Moved to West Palm Beach then to Jupiter where I have lived since 1986. My husband was an Insurance Agent. I went back to being a Head Teller, then several supervisory positions while still going to college at night. I kept in touch with Debbie Berry, and Paul Titus, old neighbors and school friends I was Asst. Vice President of First American Bank, in charge of Branch Banking teller and new account operations. In 1982, I wrote a teller manual then left that Nov to give birth to my daughter in 1982, after 9 years of marriage. I was so proud! 9 months later I returned to work as Branch Manager in Jupiter, Fl. In 1987 I left banking when I had my son, Michael. In 1990 is went to work for West Palm Beach Police as a dispatcher, becoming a trainer for 6 yrs. Then moved on to manage the Budget and in 2016 became the City of West Palm Beach Budget Manager. While many friends speak of retiring, I am getting promotions and have no plans to retire anytime soon. I have...Expand for more