Farmers State Bank, LaGrange, donated more than $100,000 across every school in its footprint last year in support of their fine arts programs. The initiative spawned from a meeting between bank leadership and representatives from one of its local school corporations, where school leaders mentioned the challenges many schools in the area faced when it came to their arts programs. (from left) Mark Cowen, FSB executive vice president, chief business development officer; Renea Boots, FSB executive vice president, chief administration officer; Joe Urbanski, FSB president and CEO; and Stacy Merrifield, FSB executive vice president and CFO. First Bank Richmond donated $94,000 to local organizations in the third quarter of 2024. The bank gave $85,000 to its local Boys and Girls Club to support operations costs; $5,000 to Cardinal Greenway for its BikeTOURberfest annual biking fundraiser; $2,500 to Centerville Dollars for Scholars for its golf tournament, which raises money for scholarships; and $1,500 to Birth to Five for its Dancing with the Stars fundraiser. First Federal Savings Bank, Evansville, partnered with Gibco Motor Express LLC for a community-driven hurricane relief effort. Community donations filled seven 18-wheeler trucks with essential items ranging from nonperishable food to clothing and hygiene products. Those donations were delivered by Gibco drivers to relief organizations actively working in hurricane-affected areas. Monetary donations were also accepted, totaling $715, which was distributed to Newsong Church in North Carolina. Dianna Geyer retired from her duties as assistant trust officer at Farmers and Merchants Bank, Boswell, effective Dec. 31. She spent her entire 46-year career at the bank. Managing the web of complex issues and regulatory constraints that surround banking today has never been more challenging. So the deep expertise of our banking team has never been more vital. Make life easier. Call us today. New Albany 812.945.2311 Louisville 502.423.0311 monroeshine.com CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Audit & Assurance BSA & ACH Compliance Outsourced Internal Audit SEC & SOX Compliance Loan Review IT Risk Management Consulting Services Merger & Acquisition TAKING IT EASY JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025 43
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