Growth, stability and community are at the core of the Great Southern Bank story.  Great Southern Bank was founded in 1923, with a $5,000 investment, four employees and 936 customers. Today, it has grown to $4.1 billion in total assets, nearly 1,300 dedicated associates serving 168,000 households. Great Southern’s mission is to build winning relationships with its customers, associates, shareholders and communities. On any given day, we are hard at work helping young families realize the dream of home ownership, helping a business owner expand his or her business, or providing the right product or service to help an individual save for a future goal. We’re also partnering with the community to help make it a better and more prosperous place to live. And, last but not least, we are keeping the interests of our shareholders in mind in every decision we make while also maintaining our commitment to provide a superior long-term return on their investment.