FROM YOU NEWS Mid America Bank is pleased to announce Michelle Abbott has joined the Bank as VP Treasury Management Officer. In this role, she will be responsible for sales, administration and development of the Bank’s treasury management products and services, as well as digital banking solutions. Michelle brings 24 years of banking experience to Mid America Bank, having held a variety of positions — from teller to assistant branch manager — over the years. Most notably, the last 15 years of her career were spent as the Electronic Banking Coordinator for First Mid Bank & Trust, formerly known as Providence Bank. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Lincoln University. She and her husband Steve reside in Wardsville, where they are members of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. ■ Friendship Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Mid America Bank, has announced the completion of its acquisition of the Bank of St. Elizabeth. “We are thrilled to close the acquisition of the Bank of St. Elizabeth,” commented Mark Luebbert, Chairman of Friendship Bancshares Inc. and President & CEO of Mid America Bank. “We are very excited about the linking of two great local and longstanding banks with common ownership,” Luebbert further added. The acquisition brings together the history of two great local banks that began in 1914, just a mere 15 miles apart. The acquisition was announced in the fall of 2021, with plans to merge the two institutions in late 2022. Additional information will be provided to clients in the future about any changes affecting them. In the meantime, current clients of both institutions are encouraged to verify that their contact information is up-to-date and correct. “We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to our organization in late 2022, once integrated, and we look forward to a bright future together,” closed Luebbert. ■ The Board of Directors of Adrian Bank is pleased to announce the following: Cary R. Six has been named the new Chairman of the Board, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Mr. Six will continue his duties as Chief Executive Officer of the Bank. He has been with Adrian Bank for more than 17 years and held various officer positions at the bank over that time. Mr. Six is filling the Chairman position vacated by the retirement of Alan Marr, who served as Chairman of the Board since 2018 and had been with the bank for 40 years, most recently serving as Executive Vice President. In addition, Debbie Umstattd has been named a director of the bank, filling an open position on the board. She previously served as Secretary of the Board since 2005, as well as being an employee of the bank since 1982. Ms. Umstattd will also continue to serve as a Senior Vice President of the Bank overseeing loan operations and financial reporting duties. The Board Secretary position will be filled by Christie Bunch. She has over 15 years of community banking experience and will continue to serve as Vice President of the bank, working in compliance and operations. Danny Milligan has also retired from the bank as of Dec. 31, 2021. He was the lead Agriculture Lender of the bank and an Executive Vice President. He had been with the bank for over 35 years. Mr. Milligan will retain his seat on the Adrian Bank Board of Directors. ■ Mid America Bank Hires Abbott as VP Treasury Management Officer Mid America Bank Acquires Bank of St. Elizabeth Adrian Bank Announces Board Changes February 2022 | 15
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