FFB&T Newsroom

It's Not Everyday You See This!

Can you guess who this man is running the teller line?

 

Gene Miles, President of First Farmers Bank and Trust

 

It's none other than our very own President of First Farmers Bank and Trust!

Friday, December 14th, Converse held their Customer Appreciation Day. This day was devoted to serving our wonderful customers for their business. They served refreshments all day and had drawings for great FFBT prizes! But not only did we want to serve our customers on this day, our President, Chief Operating Officer, and Regional Branch Manager surprised our tellers by taking over their teller windows so that they could all enjoy a nice lunch together!

This is so special because it shows just what we at First Farmers are all about, service. We dedicate our time and effort to serve all of our customers as well as our employees in any way that we can. It just goes to show that no employee is any less important or valued than the other!

 

Dave Eikenberry, Chief Operating Officer

 

 

 

Julie Cain, Regional Branch Manager

 

 

A Look Back

    As we look back on 2012, it is hard to believe where the time had gone. This year is almost gone and new one is quickly approaching. 2013 is coming, but before it does, we at FFBT would like to take a look back on just a few of the new and exciting things that have happened in 2012. The bank is growing and changing, and it's so exciting to see where we have been and look to where we are going in the future.

    January: Nancy Robison (Peru) celebrated her 15th anniversary in banking, while Don Smith (Kokomo Central) celebrated his 30th anniversary!

    February: Brandt Downing and Jordan Foland (Converse) represent FFBT at the Illinois Pork Conference. Kokomo Central hosts a Pet Contest in order to raise money for the Relay for LIfe.

    March: Our Greentown branch participates in the Urban Outreach Supermarket Sweep!

    April: Vikki Sutton (Kokomo South) retires after many years of service with us. The FFBT "Banking for a Cure" hosts a scavenger hunt to benefit the Howard County Relay for Life.

    May: High School graduates have the opportunity to receive $50 for opening a checking account.

    June: Our Relay for Life team reached their goal of $10,000! FFBT employees raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness on Lee National Denin Day. The Cook and Belle concert took place at the Grant County 4-H fair. Sara Douglas (Converse) celebrates her 35th anniversary in banking.

    July: FFBT acquired four new locations in Paris, Oakland, and Terre Haute! Our Tipton branch serves watermelon during the Tipton County 4-H fair. Kokomo branches offer the annual fishing clinic for kids to participate in.

    August: Janet Haworth (Russiaville) celebrates her 35th anniversary in banking. FFBT donated $15,000 to the MIllion Meals Program. Janet Wilde (Knox) receives the Employee of the Quarter Award. Brittany Brown (Paris Main) receives the Excellence award.

    September: Amboy, Greentown, and Sheridan hold their customer appreciations. The Elwood branchparticipates in a walk-a-thon to help raise funds for the Morrisett Center food pantry.

    October: Many FFBT employees as well as others participate in the 6th annual Miami Heartland's Chili Cook-off! Galveston celebrates their customers on customer appreciation day. The Elwood branch receivesthe Pride award from the Chamber of Commerce for their beautifully decorated building! Kokomo branches all help to create a beautiful tree for the 2012 We Care Trim-a-Tree. FFBT employees enjoy dressing up for Halloween!

    November: Russiaville offers great door prizes to their customers on customer appreciation day. Naomi Gross (Galveston) celebrates 35 years in banking! Linda Dever (Converse) celebrates 25 years in banking. FFBT welcomes new employees to our staff!

    December: Joan McReynolds retires after many years as a float/teller. Converse holds their customer appreciation day.

    Looking back on 2012, it's apparent the FFBT has been very busy in many different ways. Even though we have changed so much in a year's time, we still hold tight to our committment to serving our customers with the same old fashioned community service that we always have. We look forward to 2013 and all that it has in store for us! We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

    For additional information and pictures about many of the events and things listed can be found on our Facebook page or our Flickr page. So check us out online!