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The clock tower, 110 feet tall, was rebuilt in 2006 by the Electric Time Co. The clock, incorporating GPS technology, chimes every half hour. Union Square Park, adjacent to the station, hosts free events, including performances by Civil War re-enactment groups and various musical acts. The park, designed by White & Borgognoni, showcases a gazebo, pergolas made from ironwood, and notable statues, including one of Abraham Lincoln by Mark Luden.</span></font></p> 205 </div> 206 </div> 207 </div> 208 </div> 209 <div class="modal fade" id="slideModal-1" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-hidden="true"> 210 <div class="modal-dialog modal-lg" role="document"> 211 <div class="modal-content"> 212 <div class="modal-body"> 213 <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"> 214 <span aria-hidden="true">×</span> 215 </button> 216 <h2>Brown County Veterans Memorial, Mt. Sterling, IL</h2> 217 <img src="/application/files/5217/7016/6064/VeteransMemorial_Garden_MtSterlingIL.png" alt="Brown County Veterans Memorial, Mt. Sterling, IL" class="img-fluid img-thumbnail mx-auto d-bock" /> 218 <h4>Located directly across the street from Brown County State Bank in Mt. Sterling, we are honored to look upon this memorial and garden area honoring our Brown County area veterans. It is a beautiful reminder of the service and sacrifice made by so many for our country and our community. </h4> 219 220<h4>Honoring all military branches, it reads: United We Stand; In God We Trust; In memory of those who served and those who died for our country.</h4> 221 </div> 222 </div> 223 </div> 224 </div> 225 <div class="modal fade" id="slideModal-2" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-hidden="true"> 226 <div class="modal-dialog modal-lg" role="document"> 227 <div class="modal-content"> 228 <div class="modal-body"> 229 <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"> 230 <span aria-hidden="true">×</span> 231 </button> 232 <h2>Carthage College, Carthage, IL</h2> 233 <img src="/application/files/3515/4938/8718/CarthageCollege_OldMainCampus.png" alt="Carthage College, Carthage, IL" class="img-fluid img-thumbnail mx-auto d-bock" /> 234 <p>The legend of Carthage College began in 1870<strong>. </strong>After two short stints in Hillsboro, Ill. and Springfield, Ill. in the mid-1800s, the United Lutheran Church of America moved its Midwestern institution to Carthage, Ill. at the insistence of the then-burgeoning town’s residents.</p> 235 236<p>“They (the Lutherans) were wanting to find one in the Midwest, and the Carthage people promised them the ground and money towards the building,” said Kim Nettles, president of the Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum board. “Pretty much the same story as today — they got financial incentive to put it here.”</p> 237 238<p>In the 1800s, the Lutheran church struggled financially, and according to Michael Lowe, a history graduate assistant at Western Illinois University, it could not refuse Carthage’s offer.</p> 239 240<p>“It was in some ways out of necessity,” Lowe said. “The money situation wasn’t great for the Lutheran church when it decided to do this. Carthage was kind of seen as this unique place of opportunity. The railroad was just being built there.”</p> 241 242<p>The railroad proved to be instrumental in the college’s development. Students from Wisconsin and the Chicago area eventually took the train to get to Carthage. This aspect, combined with Carthage’s location, made the town a favorable option for the Lutheran church.</p> 243 244<p>“The towns that are prominent today are not necessarily the towns that were prominent then,” Nettles said. “So, this was probably more of a center of gravity, and they (the Lutherans) were probably looking at ease of transportation and being equidistant from other important points.”</p> 245 246<p>Aside from its relation to other towns, the church also viewed Carthage as a place that would promote the one thing the college stood for: education.</p> 247 248<p>“The idea in higher education, from what I’ve read, at that time was that urban society — it was kind of a Gilded Age idea — can distract you and rural life, pastoral life is more conducive to independent thought, relaxation and study, and Carthage was very much seen as a place like that,” Lowe said. “That was part of why the trustees decided to locate the college in Carthage.”</p> 249 250<p>Though the college was chartered in 1870, classes were not held on the campus until after the Old Main was constructed
250in 1872. In the meantime, buzz built around the anticipated institution.</p> 251 252<p>“I’ve read a lot of newspaper accounts, and everyone reports all the positive, brilliant happenings of the college and this rapid expansion of the college, and as the addendum they asked for money because they didn’t have the place built yet,” Lowe said. “It really did take two years, and Carthage citizens were really influential in that process.”</p> 253 254<p>During the two-year period, the college and Carthage hosted a cornerstone ceremony and parade in 1871 to celebrate the future school. The parade, reportedly attended by 5,000 people, included church officials and community members eager to show support for the college.</p> 255 256<p>“It was also the Odd Fellows and different citizen groups like that — local people who cared and thought that the education of Christian virtue but also education in the classical tradition would be great for the community,” Lowe said. “It would bring people into Carthage and make it a business center, hopefully, in addition to being a host for the college.”</p> 257 258<p><em>Photo courtesy of carthage.edu</em></p> 259 </div> 260 </div> 261 </div> 262 </div> 263 <div class="modal fade" id="slideModal-3" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-hidden="true"> 264 <div class="modal-dialog modal-lg" role="document"> 265 <div class="modal-content"> 266 <div class="modal-body"> 267 <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"> 268 <span aria-hidden="true">×</span> 269 </button> 270 <h2>Bayview Bridge, Quincy, IL </h2> 271 <img src="/application/files/4815/4514/3400/Quincybridge.png" alt="Bayview Bridge, Quincy, IL " class="img-fluid img-thumbnail mx-auto d-bock" /> 272 <p>Opened to westbound traffic on August 22, 1987, the Quincy Bayview Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge over the Mississippi River. It spans 4507 feet connecting Illinois and Missouri via US-24 and is supported by 56 cables from its 182 foot tall main towers. In 2015, on its 28th Anniversary and in conjunction with the 175th Anniversary of the City of Quincy, the Quincy Bayview Bridge was illuminated by 86 color-changing LEDs for the first time, bringing a new element of light and beauty to the grand structure.</p> 273 </div> 274 </div> 275 </div> 276 </div> 277 <div class="modal fade" id="slideModal-4" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-hidden="true"> 278 <div class="modal-dialog modal-lg" role="document"> 279 <div class="modal-content"> 280 <div class="modal-body"> 281 <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"> 282 <span aria-hidden="true">×</span> 283 </button> 284 <h2>Bailey's Opera House, Camp Point, IL</h2> 285 <img src="/application/files/6415/4938/6927/BaileyOperaHouse.png" alt="Bailey's Opera House, Camp Point, IL" class="img-fluid img-thumbnail mx-auto d-bock" /> 286 <p>Built by Thomas Bailey, one of Camp Point's four founding fathers, Bailey's Opera House opened on December 16, 1853. Although it is now home to a popular local restaurant, it originally hosted a variety of notable performers both from the area as well as many who would come in by train to share their talents. Mr. Bailey deeded the Opera House to the Town Trustees as well as the land for Bailey Park.</p> 287 </div> 288 </div> 289 </div> 290 </div> 291 <div class="modal fade" id="slideModal-5" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-hidden="true"> 292 <div class="modal-dialog modal-lg" role="document"> 293 <div class="modal-content"> 294 <div class="modal-body"> 295 <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close">
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358 359 360</section> 361 362<main> 363 <div class="container"> 364 365 366 367 <div id="accordion10175" class="accordion"> 368 369 <div class="card"> 370 <a 371 data-toggle="collapse" 372 class="" 373 data-target="#collapse-10175-1" 374 aria-expanded="true" 375 aria-controls="collapse-10175-1" 376 href="#collapse-10175-1" 377 > 378 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 379 UCB Announces Sengla "Pi" Boualavong as Chief Credit Officer <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 380 </div> 381 </a> 382 383 <div id="collapse-10175-1" 384 class="collapse show" 385 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 386 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 387 <div class="card-body"> 388 <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><strong>Chatham, October 1, 2026</strong> – United Community Bank (UCB) today announced that Sengla “Pi” Boualavong has joined the organization as Chief Credit Officer, bringing more than 25 years of experience in credit analysis, underwriting, and risk management. </p> 389 390<p><img src="/application/files/1317/9088/3298/PBoualavong_09-26.png" alt="RDill_website.jpg" width="150" height="175" class="mr-5" style="float: left;"></p> 391 392<p>In his role, Pi oversees the Bank’s credit administration and loan review processes across the organization. He works closely with UCB’s lending teams and leadership to support responsible growth while maintaining the strong credit standards fundamental to the Bank’s continued long-term success.</p> 393 394<p>Pi joined UCB with extensive experience in credit and risk management. He most recently served as Risk Rated Underwriting Manager at U.S. Bank. Prior to that, he served as Chief Credit Officer with Illini Bank prior to its acquisition by UCB in 2016.</p> 395 396<p>“We are very pleased to welcome Pi to United Community Bank,” said David J. Drennan, President. “Pi brings a tremendous depth of experience, a strong understanding of credit risk management, and importantly, a familiarity with many in our organization and our approach to community banking. His experience is a valuable asset in ensuring we maintain the strong credit culture that has contributed to our strategic growth.”</p> 397 398<p>“I’m excited to join the UCB family and reconnect with many people I’ve worked alongside in the past, while also getting to know a new team of talented, experienced professionals,” said Pi. “UCB has continued to grow and evolve, but its commitment to its customers, communities, and employees remains unchanged. The Bank’s willingness to reinvest in and support the communities it serves sets it apart from larger regional and national banks.”</p> 399 400<p>Pi is a graduate of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Business. He also holds a Credit Risk Certification from the American Bankers Association. </p> 401 402<p>Originally from Laos, Pi immigrated to Quincy, Illinois, where he was raised. He later lived in both Chicago and Los Angeles before making Chatham his home. A dedicated athlete, he remains actively involved in the Chatham and Springfield communities. Pi and his wife, Laura, have three children: Emma, 17; Lucas, 15; and Jacob, 11. They enjoy supporting their children’s sports and extracurricular activities.</p> 403 </div> 404 </div> 405 </div> 406 <div class="card"> 407 <a 408 data-toggle="collapse" 409 class="collapsed" 410 data-target="#collapse-10175-2" 411 aria-expanded="false" 412 aria-controls="collapse-10175-2" 413 href="#collapse-10175-2" 414 > 415 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 416 UCB's Rebecca Dill Named a 2026 Springfield Business Journal Forty Under 40 Honoree <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 417 </div> 418 </a> 419 420 <div id="collapse-10175-2" 421 class="collapse " 422 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 423 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 424 <div class="card-body"> 425 <p style="margin-top:8px; margin-bottom:8px"><strong>Springfield, IL, July 13, 2026</strong> — United Community Bank is proud to announce that Rebecca Dill, Lending Compliance Officer, has been named a 2026 Springfield Business Journal Forty Under 40 honoree. The annual recognition celebrates emerging leaders who are making a meaningful impact in their professions while demonstrating a strong commitment to serving their communities.</p> 426 427<p><img src="/application/files/4917/8398/2760/RDill_website.jpg" alt="RDill_website.jpg" width="150" height="188" class="mr-5" style="float: left;"></p> 428 429<p>Rebecca joined United Community Bank in 2013 in Data Operations before transitioning to the company’s Compliance team in 2015 as a Compliance Assistant. She was promoted to Compliance Coordinator in 2018 and took on new Community Reinvestment Act responsibilities in 2019. The following year, she was named Compliance Specialist, expanding her role to include lending compliance. Her experience led to a promotion to Loan Compliance Officer in 2021, with a focus on commercial and consumer lending. Earlier this year, Rebecca’s responsibilities expanded again, and she now oversees all aspects of lending compliance.</p> 430 431<p>“Rebecca is an excellent example of how hard work, dedication, and long-term commitment create opportunities for growth throughout our organization,” said David J. Drennan, President. “We take great pride in the strength of our team and in our commitment to developing and promoting talent from within, and we are thrilled that Rebecca’s talents and leadership have also been recognized by the Springfield Business Journal with this honor.”</p> 432 433<p>Dill earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Outside of her role at UCB, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons. She is also active in the Springfield area through her involvement with Illinois Women in Leadership Springfield, St. Joseph’
433s Catholic Church, and the Ball Chatham Parent Teacher Organization. She also volunteers at Glenwood Elementary School.</p> 434 435<p>The Springfield Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 program recognizes outstanding young professionals across central Illinois for their career accomplishments, leadership, and community involvement. Honorees represent a wide range of industries and are selected for their contributions to both their organizations and the communities they call home.</p> 436 </div> 437 </div> 438 </div> 439 <div class="card"> 440 <a 441 data-toggle="collapse" 442 class="collapsed" 443 data-target="#collapse-10175-3" 444 aria-expanded="false" 445 aria-controls="collapse-10175-3" 446 href="#collapse-10175-3" 447 > 448 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 449 UCB Announces David Drennan Named President, Kayla Mahaffay-Musson Returns as Chief Financial Officer, and Cheryl Martin Joins Board of Directors <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 450 </div> 451 </a> 452 453 <div id="collapse-10175-3" 454 class="collapse " 455 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 456 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 457 <div class="card-body"> 458 <p><strong>Chatham, IL, March 20, 2026</strong> – United Community Bank today announced that David J. Drennan has been named President of the Bank and elected to the Bank’s Board of Directors, and Kayla Mahaffay-Musson has returned to the organization as Chief Financial Officer, strengthening the Bank’s executive leadership team.</p> 459 460<p><img src="/application/files/8317/7396/6039/DDrennan_03-26_Web150x175.jpg" alt="DDrennan_03-26_Web150x175.jpg" width="150" height="175" class="mr-5" style="float: left;"> David brings more than 20 years of experience with UCB during which he has served in multiple leadership roles. Most recently serving as Chief Lending Officer, he has overseen lending operations, playing a central role in the Bank’s growth and performance.</p> 461 462<p>Throughout his career, David has developed deep relationships in the communities the Bank serves and has been instrumental in advancing strategic initiatives, operational efficiency, and long-term planning.</p> 463 464<p>“Dave understands both the business of banking and the responsibility that comes with being a community-focused institution,” said Robert A. Narmont, Chairman. “He is a steady, strategic leader who has earned the confidence of our Board, our employees, and our customers.”</p> 465 466<p>As President, David will oversee day-to-day operations, strategic growth initiatives, and continued execution of the Bank’s long-term vision.</p> 467 468<p>“I am honored by the confidence our Founder and Chairman, Bob Narmont, and our Board have placed in me,” stated Drennan. “What makes this organization special is our people – the way we serve our customers, support one another, and stay rooted in our communities. I am proud of what we have built together, and I am excited to continue moving our Bank forward while staying true to who we are.”</p> 469 470<p>David currently serves as a member of the LLCC Foundation Board, the Williamsville-Sherman CUSD#15 Board of Education, the HSHS St. John’s Hospital Board, and the HSHS System Finance Committee. He has also been a mentor and instructor with the Sangamon CEO Program and an adjunct instructor for Millikin University’s Organizational Leadership Program. David and his wife, Emily, live in Sherman with their three children.</p> 471 472<p> </p> 473 474<p><img src="/application/files/6917/7396/6039/KMMusson_03-26_Web150x175.jpg" alt="KMMusson_03-26_Web150x175.jpg" width="150" height="175" class="mr-5" style="float: left;"> Kayla began her career with United Community Bank in 2012, initially serving as a teller and payroll associate before being promoted to Controller in 2013. She held that role for nine years and was named Chief Financial Officer in 2022. After briefly gaining additional experience outside the organization, Kayla has returned to UCB to continue supporting the Bank’s long-term financial strength and strategic growth.</p> 475 476<p>“
476Kayla’s return is meaningful for our organization,” said Narmont. “She knows our culture, our communities, and our commitment to sound financial stewardship. The experience and insights she recently gained only further strengthens her leadership, and we are glad to have her back in this role as we look to the future.”</p> 477 478<p>As Chief Financial Officer, Kayla is responsible for the direction and oversight of accounting operations, financial reporting, and regulatory filings, as well as budgeting and forecasting the Bank’s future financial position. “I’m proud to return to United Community Bank and to work alongside a team that truly values integrity, collaboration, and community,” Mahaffay-Musson said. “UCB has provided me with incredible opportunities throughout my career, and I look forward to further strengthening our financial position while contributing to the Bank’s ongoing growth.”</p> 479 480<p>Kayla is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. She also earned a Master of Arts in Accountancy from the University of Illinois Springfield. Active in our community, Kayla currently serves as a board member with Sangamon CEO. She and her husband, Cody, and their two daughters reside in Springfield.</p> 481 482<p> </p> 483 484<p><img src="/application/files/7617/7396/6040/CMartin_03-26_Web150x175.jpg" alt="CMartin_03-26_Web150x175.jpg" width="150" height="175" class="mr-5" style="float: left;"> In addition, the Bank is pleased to announce the election of Cheryl Martin to the Board of Directors.</p> 485 486<p>“Cheryl brings exceptional financial expertise, sound judgement, and a deep understanding of our organization to the Board,” shares Narmont. “During her time as CFO with United Community Bank, she demonstrated disciplined financial leadership and a clear commitment to strengthening our financial foundation. We are fortunate to continue benefiting from her insight and perspective in this new capacity.”</p> 487 488<p>“It is an honor to continue serving UCB in a board role,” Martin declares. “I believe in the Bank’s mission and its commitment to local decision-making and community-focused banking, and I look forward to supporting the leadership team and helping guide the Bank’s continued growth and long-term success.”</p> 489 490<p>Previously, Cheryl was a Partner with KEB in Springfield for 25 years concentrating on financial institutions and commercial clients. She currently serves on the Memorial Health System Board of Directors. She and her husband, Tom, live in Mt. Pulaski where Tom farms. They have two grown children and four grandchildren.</p> 491 492<p> </p> 493 </div> 494 </div> 495 </div> 496 <div class="card"> 497 <a 498 data-toggle="collapse" 499 class="collapsed" 500 data-target="#collapse-10175-4" 501 aria-expanded="false" 502 aria-controls="collapse-10175-4" 503 href="#collapse-10175-4" 504 > 505 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 506 Liberty Bank Announces Jared Siebert as Market President <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 507 </div> 508 </a> 509 510 <div id="collapse-10175-4" 511 class="collapse " 512 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 513 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 514 <div class="card-body"> 515 <p><strong>Alton, IL, Feb. 12, 2026 </strong>– Liberty Bank, A United Community Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jared Siebert to Market President. Jared has been with Liberty Bank for five years, most recently serving as Vice President of Commercial Lending. </p> 516 517<p><img src="/application/files/3617/7099/7816/JaredSiebert_web.png" alt="JaredSiebert_web.png" width="150" height="188" class="mr-5" style="float: left;"></p> 518 519<p style="border:none; margin-top:8px; margin-bottom:8px">In his new role, Jared leads and supports the Liberty Bank team while overseeing market strategy and growth. His emphasis is on strengthening client relationships and expanding Liberty Bank’s presence as a trusted provider of personal, business, and wealth management services throughout the Riverbend area.</p> 520 521<p>“My focus as Market President is to support our team and continue to deliver the high level of service our clients expect and deserve,” stated Siebert. “Liberty Bank has a strong reputation throughout our Riverbend area, and I am excited to build on this momentum for our employees, our customers, and our communities. I appreciate the guidance of Liberty Bank’s advisory board of directors, including several of the Bank’s founders, whose leadership and community commitment are invaluable. I am also grateful for the strength and support of United Community Bank’s leadership as we work together to serve our communities and grow strategically.”</p> 522 523<p>Jared brings 20 years of banking industry experience to his role. He began his banking career in 2006 while attending Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), working part-time while completing his undergraduate studies. Over the course of his career, he has held positions including personal banker, retail mortgage lender, branch manager, commercial credit analyst, commercial credit department manager, and commercial lending officer. He spent 13 years with TheBANK of Edwardsville before gaining additional industry experience and joined Liberty Bank in 2021.</p> 524 525<p>“Jared is a proven leader who understands the value of community banking and relationship-based service,” said David J. Drennan, President of United Community Bank. “His experience, dedication, and deep ties to the region make him well suited to lead Liberty Bank as part of United Community Bank.”</p> 526 527<p>Siebert earned both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from SIUE. He is also a graduate of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois Community Bankers School.</p> 528 529<p>Active in the community, Jared serves on the board of the Edwardsville Rotary Club and is a past board member of the Edwardsville CEO Program. He and his wife, Amy, live in Edwardsville with their three children and together they enjoy sports, traveling, fishing, and spending time outdoors with family and friends.</p> 530 </div> 531 </div> 532 </div> 533 <div class="card"> 534 <a 535 data-toggle="collapse" 536 class="collapsed" 537 data-target="#collapse-10175-5" 538 aria-expanded="false" 539 aria-controls="collapse-10175-5" 540 href="#collapse-10175-5" 541 > 542 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175">
543 UCB Named to Newsweek’s America's Best Regional Banks 2026 <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 544 </div> 545 </a> 546 547 <div id="collapse-10175-5" 548 class="collapse " 549 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 550 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 551 <div class="card-body"> 552 <p style="margin-top:16px"><strong>Chatham, IL, December 19, 2025</strong> – For the third year in a row, United Community Bank has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized companies that are committed to powering local economies by supporting small businesses, financing community projects and providing reliable access to everyday banking services.</p> 553 554<p><img src="/application/files/1017/6643/8591/Americas_Best_Regional_Banks_Third_Time_Winner_2026.png" alt="Americas Best Regional Banks 2026 Newsweek" width="209" height="200" style="float: left;"></p> 555 556<p>This prestigious recognition considers a financial institution’s Texas Ratio (a measure of a bank's credit quality) as well as a review of profitability and net loans and leases, press coverage over the past two years, an elaborate large-scale independent customer survey of more than 71,000 U.S. citizens 1.9 million social media reviews and 129 million mobile app reviews.</p> 557 558<p>“Being recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks for the third consecutive year is a meaningful honor,” said Robert A. Narmont, Chairman of United Community Bank. “This recognition reflects the strength of our organization, our disciplined approach to financial excellence and the trust our customers place in us every day. We remain deeply committed to serving our communities with stability, integrity and long-term vision.”</p> 559 560<p>Jennifer H. Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief of Newsweek, emphasized the role of banks: “More than financial service providers, regional banks are community partners, showing up in neighborhoods, participating in local initiatives and helping strengthen the connections that bind their customers and communities together. We hope this list helps you find the most trusted financial institutions in your area—whether you're planning your next business venture or taking your next step toward financial security.</p> 561 562<p>United Community Bank continues to maintain its superior 5-star rating from Bauer Financial, solidifying its position as one of the nation’s strongest financial institutions. Additionally, UCB has been consistently recognized as “Best Bank” by readers of numerous community publications, including The State Journal-Register, Illinois Times, Quincy Herald-Whig, Alton Telegraph, and more.</p> 563 564<p>Allen Schmale, President of United Community Bank, added, “This recognition belongs to our employees in each of the communities we serve. Their dedication, relationships, and shared commitment to our customers are the foundation of our success. We are proud to continue to deliver trusted, community-focused banking that supports growth today and well into the future.”</p> 565 </div> 566 </div> 567 </div> 568 <div class="card"> 569 <a 570 data-toggle="collapse" 571 class="collapsed" 572 data-target="#collapse-10175-6" 573 aria-expanded="false" 574 aria-controls="collapse-10175-6" 575 href="#collapse-10175-6" 576 > 577 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 578 UCB Names New Market Presidents & Chief Lending Officer <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 579 </div> 580 </a> 581 582 <div id="collapse-10175-6" 583 class="collapse " 584 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 585 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 586 <div class="card-body"> 587 <p><strong>Chatham, IL, July 2, 2025</strong> - United Community Bank (UCB), a trusted leader in Central Illinois banking, is pleased to announce key leadership transitions and promotions that reinfor
587ce its commitment to growth, client service, and community engagement.</p> 588 589<p><img src="/application/files/8117/5149/4266/Otten-Seman-Wood-Drennan_Graphic-72dpi.png" alt="Otten-Seman-Wood-Drennan_Graphic-72dpi.png" width="1080" height="306" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;"></p> 590 591<p>To support UCB’s growth, the greater Springfield-area market and surrounding counties will be realigned into two regions each led by a newly promoted Market President beginning August 1st. Additionally, a new Chief Lending Officer has been appointed.</p> 592 593<p 40px="" margin-left:="" style="><strong>Matt Seman</strong>, currently Executive Vice President will be Market President - North Sangamon, Logan, & McLean Counties. Matt has over 15 years of combined service with Illini Bank and United Community Bank and more than 25 years as a financial professional. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison Graduate School of Banking.</concrete-picture></p><p style=">Born and raised in Sherman, Matt is actively engaged in the community. He is President of the Williamsville-Sherman CUSD #15 Board of Education, serving the Board for 14 years, the last 7 as President. He also serves as Treasurer of the Springfield Home Builders Association. He is a past president and board member of Williamsville Junior Football and has coached many youth sports. “I look forward to leading the Central North region,” states Seman. “I am committed to delivering exceptional service and strengthening our community ties!”</p> 594 595<p style="margin-left: 40px;"><strong>Todd Wood</strong>, currently Executive Vice President will be Market President - Central Sangamon & Morgan Counties. Todd joined UCB in 2008, serving across all lines of business in his 17-year tenure with the Bank. “I am excited to guide the growth and development of our newly designated UCB Central region,” says Wood. “I look forward to building on our tradition of community-focused banking!”</p> 596 597<p style="margin-left: 40px;">Hailing from Chatham, Todd is a graduate of the University of Illinois Springfield with a B.S. in Business Administration. He enjoys sharing his financial expertise in the community serving on the Illinois Real Estate Title Center Executive Board and Budget/Compensation Committee, The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Springfield Board, Springfield Ball Charter School Board, United Way of Central Illinois Vision Council, Panther Creek Country Club’s Finance and Golf Committees, and is a member of the Capital Area Association of REALTORS Commercial Real Estate Network.</p> 598 599<p style="margin-left: 40px;"><strong>David Drennan</strong>, currently Executive Vice President has been named Chief Lending Officer of United Community Banks. David is nearing his 20th year with UCB. An expert in loan development, underwriting, and operations, he will oversee lending management including operations, compliance, and profitability across all UCB markets. A Springfield native, David earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, a Master of Business Administration from Benedictine University at Springfield, and Banking and Executive Leadership Certification from Graduate School of Banking at University of Wisconsin – Madison.</p> 600 601<p>“Serving as Chief Lending Officer is an honor, following the lead of Allen Schmale our President and CEO,” shares Drennan. “I am eager to continue advancing our lending services and technologies to benefit our clients!” He currently serves on the boards of LLCC Foundation and HSHS St. John’s Hospital and is a member of HSHS System Finance Committee. In addition to his reading mentorship at Harvard Park Elementary School, Dave has also been a mentor and instructor with the Sangamon CEO Program and an adjunct instructor for Millikin University’s Organizational Leadership Program.</p> 602 603<p>"These promotions reflect the exceptional talent within our organization and our vision for growth,” states Allen Schmale, President and CEO. "Matt, Todd, and David will lead with integrity and innovation, strengthening our commitment to our customers and our communities."</p> 604 </div> 605 </div> 606 </div> 607 <div class="card"> 608 <a 609 data-toggle="collapse" 610 class="collapsed" 611 data-target="#collapse-10175-7" 612 aria-expanded="false" 613 aria-controls="collapse-10175-7" 614 href="#collapse-10175-7" 615 > 616 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175">
617 United Community Bancorp Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Midland Community Bank <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 618 </div> 619 </a> 620 621 <div id="collapse-10175-7" 622 class="collapse " 623 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 624 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 625 <div class="card-body"> 626 <p style="margin-top:8px"><strong>Chatham, IL, May 9, 2025</strong> – United Community Bancorp, Inc. (UCB), today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Midland Community Bank based in Kincaid, Illinois. Midland Community Bank is a full-service community bank established in 1968 with two locations in the Christian County communities of Kincaid and Taylorville, with $66.9 million in assets as of March 31, 2025.</p> 627 628<p>"Midland is an excellent and well-regarded community institution with a deep commitment to its customers that mirrors our own," says Robert Narmont, Chairman and CEO of United Community Bancorp. “By joining forces, we are uniting two organizations that share a passion for local community banking while seamlessly expanding our market area into a neighboring county that perfectly aligns with our strategic growth mission and vision for our Company.”</p> 629 630<p>“Joining UCB is a meaningful step forward that enhances our ability to serve our customers and communities while preserving our community banking roots,” states Mary Coy, CEO of Midland Community Bank. “Our bank has always been a strong, trusted presence in Christian County, and we are proud to align with an organization that shares our values and dedication to local, personalized service. This opportunity allows us to expand our reach while staying true to the philosophy that has defined us for more than 57 years.”</p> 631 632<p>The acquisition, subject to regulatory and Midland shareholder approvals, is expected to close later this year. Once complete, United Community Bancorp will remain the largest community bank group in West Central Illinois with $4 billion in consolidated assets. Its bank network will include 47 retail banking locations serving 37 communities in Illinois, Missouri, and Florida. Midland Community Bank will join UCB’s family of award-winning community banks that include United Community Bank (Chatham, IL), Brown County State Bank (Mt. Sterling, IL), Marine Bank & Trust (Carthage, IL), Mercantile Bank (Quincy, IL), Liberty Bank (Alton, IL), Farmers State Bank of Camp Point (Camp Point, IL), and United Commonwealth Bank (Naples, FL).</p> 633 634<p>“Midland Community Bank is a respected community banking institution with an outstanding reputation for customer service,” confirms Allen Schmale, President and CEO of United Community Bank. "We are excited to welcome their team and their customers into our family of banks and look forward to working together to continue to deliver the best-in-class community banking services our UCB Banks are dedicated to providing our customers and communities.”</p> 635 </div> 636 </div> 637 </div> 638 <div class="card"> 639 <a 640 data-toggle="collapse" 641 class="collapsed" 642 data-target="#collapse-10175-8" 643 aria-expanded="false" 644 aria-controls="collapse-10175-8" 645 href="#collapse-10175-8" 646 > 647 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 648 United Community Bank Announces Fund and Donation to Support Families and Its Chatham Community In Wake of Tragedy <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 649 </div> 650 </a> 651 652 <div id="collapse-10175-8" 653 class="collapse " 654 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 655 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 656 <div class="card-body"> 657 <p><strong>Chatham, IL, April 30, 2025</strong> – On behalf of Bob and Marsha Narmont, our Directors, Officers, and Employees, United Community Bank extends our most sincere condolences to the families of the precious lives lost and injured, to the owners, staff and students of YNOT Outdoors, and to the first responders.</p> 658 659<p>We also share our deepest sympathies with all the victims’ extended families, friends, neighbors, teachers, and anyone else touched by this tragedy across our Chatham community and beyond.</p> 660 661<p><img src="/application/files/4217/4604/5188/Chatham_Strong.png" alt="Chatham Strong Ribbon" width="102" height="200" class="mr-5" style="float: left;"></p> 662 663<p>
663To help support the financial needs of the families and those directly affected, United Community Bank is making a $10,000 donation to the Ball-Chatham School District designated YNOT fund established at UCB<span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,serif">. </span></span></span></p> 664 665<p style="margin-bottom:11px">In addition, we are holding company-wide Causal for a Cause Days each Friday in May to encourage our employees to donate and share their solidarity with our Chatham community by dressing casually and wearing red at all our locations. </p> 666 667<p>In support of the Ball-Chatham School District, we are also accepting donations from individuals and organizations in our communities who would like to contribute locally. Donations to this designated YNOT fund may be made at any UCB Banks location. 100% of all donations to this fund will be directed to support the families with no processing fees or other costs associated.</p> 668 </div> 669 </div> 670 </div> 671 <div class="card"> 672 <a 673 data-toggle="collapse" 674 class="collapsed" 675 data-target="#collapse-10175-9" 676 aria-expanded="false" 677 aria-controls="collapse-10175-9" 678 href="#collapse-10175-9" 679 > 680 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 681 United Community Bank Named to Newsweek’s America's Best Regional Banks 2025 <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 682 </div> 683 </a> 684 685 <div id="collapse-10175-9" 686 class="collapse " 687 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 688 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 689 <div class="card-body"> 690 <p><strong>Chatham, IL, February 7, 2025</strong> – For the second year in a row, United Community Bank has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This prestigious recognition considers a financial institution’s credit quality, profitability, and net loans and leases, in combination with a comprehensive survey of over 71,000 individuals and more than 845,000 reviews of regional banks and credit unions nationwide. In addition, more than 1.9 million social media reviews and 129 million app store reviews were gathered to assist with the scoring.</p> 691 692<p><img src="/application/files/8017/3870/1917/Best_Banks_2025-08_Round.png" alt="Americas Best Regional Banks 2024 Newsweek" width="186" height="187" style="float: left;"></p> 693 694<p>“We are honored to again be named among the nation’s top regional banks for 2025,” said Robert A. Narmont, Chairman of United Community Bank. “This award is a testament to our unwavering commitment to financial excellence and the confidence of our customers and communities. We are privileged to serve as their trusted financial partner.”</p> 695 696<p style="margin-top:11px">Nancy Cooper, Global Editor in Chief of Newsweek, emphasized the role of regional banks: “regional banks and credit unions are the financial backbone of communities nationwide. They serve as vital engines at the local level as they support small businesses, fund projects and ensure easy access to essential banking services. With intimate knowledge of local economies, these banks often form strong bonds with customers, enabling them to better meet their needs. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group are proud to honor organizations like United Community Bank positively impacting their communities.”</p> 697 698<p>United Community Bank continues to maintain its superior 5-star rating from Bauer Financial, solidifying its position as one of the nation’s strongest financial institutions. Additionally, UCB has been consistently recognized as “Best Bank” by readers and listeners of numerous community publications and radio stations, including The State Journ
698al-Register, Illinois Times, Quincy Herald-Whig, Alton Telegraph, Lincoln Courier, McDonough County Voice, Radio Keokuk and more.</p> 699 700<p>Allen Schmale, President of United Community Bank, expressed his gratitude: “These recognitions are deeply meaningful to our entire team. They reflect not only our past successes but also inspire us to continue delivering unparalleled banking services to our communities. We thank our customers and communities for their steadfast trust and support.”</p> 701 702<p>For more than a century, UCB and its family of United Community Banks have been dedicated to building lasting relationships, offering innovative financial solutions, and empowering the communities we serve.</p> 703 </div> 704 </div> 705 </div> 706 <div class="card"> 707 <a 708 data-toggle="collapse" 709 class="collapsed" 710 data-target="#collapse-10175-10" 711 aria-expanded="false" 712 aria-controls="collapse-10175-10" 713 href="#collapse-10175-10" 714 > 715 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 716 United Community Bank Names Allen Schmale President & CEO <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 717 </div> 718 </a> 719 720 <div id="collapse-10175-10" 721 class="collapse " 722 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 723 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 724 <div class="card-body"> 725 <p><strong>Chatham, IL, Jan. 10, 2025 </strong>– The Board of Directors of United Community Bank (UCB) is pleased to announce that Allen Schmale has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of UCB, effective immediately. This announcement follows a highly successful tenure as Interim President and CEO, during which Schmale demonstrated exceptional leadership and a steadfast commitment to the Bank's mission. <span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span arial="" style="font-family:"> </span></span></p> 726 727<p><img src="/application/files/7817/3692/3474/Allen_Schmale_FR.png" alt="Allen_Schmale_FR.png.jpg" width="150" height="188" class="mr-5" style="float: left;"></p> 728 729<p>"Allen is the ideal leader for this role," said Bob Narmont, Chairman of the UCB Board. "His deep banking expertise, dedication to serving our customers and communities, and ability to engage and motivate our team have been invaluable as we continue to grow and strengthen our organization." </p> 730 731<p>With decades of experience in banking and finance, Schmale previously served as Chief Lending Officer at UCB, where he spearheaded initiatives that drove growth and success across our organization. His leadership will be instrumental as UCB continues to serve and support its central Illinois, northeast Missouri, and southwest Florida markets while expanding its growth opportunities. "I’m honored to take on this role and continue building on the strong foundation of service and trust that UCB has cultivated over the years," said Schmale. <span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></span></span></p> 732 733<p>Chairman Narmont also acknowledged the contributions of the Search Committee formed to guide the CEO/President selection process, highlighting the dedication of committee members Jerry Bar
733kmeier, Rick Grenzebach, Bob Rhea, and Chuck Davis. Their efforts ensured a smooth and thoughtful leadership transition. </p> 734 735<p>As the bank looks ahead, its focus remains on delivering exceptional service to customers, fostering economic growth in the communities it serves, and advancing its strategic priorities under Schmale's leadership.<span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></span></span></p> 736 </div> 737 </div> 738 </div> 739 <div class="card"> 740 <a 741 data-toggle="collapse" 742 class="collapsed" 743 data-target="#collapse-10175-11" 744 aria-expanded="false" 745 aria-controls="collapse-10175-11" 746 href="#collapse-10175-11" 747 > 748 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 749 UCB Again Earns 5-Star Rating <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 750 </div> 751 </a> 752 753 <div id="collapse-10175-11" 754 class="collapse " 755 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 756 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 757 <div class="card-body"> 758 <p><strong>Chatham, IL, December 2, 2024 </strong>- United Community Bank together with Mercantile Bank, Marine Bank & Trust, Brown County State Bank, Liberty Bank, Farmers State Bank of Camp Point, and United Commonwealth Bank announced that Bauer Financial, Inc., the nation's leading bank rating and research firm,<strong> has again recognized United Community Bank, as a 5-Star Superior Bank</strong>. </p> 759 760<p><span style="color: var(--bs-body-color); font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family); font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight);"><img src="/application/files/3517/8941/7113/5-star-BANK-logo_SEPT_26.gif" alt="Bauer_5-star-bank-logo" width="175" height="172" style="margin: 10px; float: left;"></span><strong style="color: var(--bs-body-color); font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);">A 5-Star Superior rating indicates that UCB, with our UCB family of banks, is one of the strongest in the nation, excelling in areas of capital, loan quality, profitability and more.</strong></p> 761 </div> 762 </div> 763 </div> 764 <div class="card"> 765 <a 766 data-toggle="collapse" 767 class="collapsed" 768 data-target="#collapse-10175-12" 769 aria-expanded="false" 770 aria-controls="collapse-10175-12" 771 href="#collapse-10175-12" 772 > 773 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 774 UCB and Springfield Business Journal Honor Fifteen Outstanding Small Businesses <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 775 </div> 776 </a> 777 778 <div id="collapse-10175-12" 779 class="collapse " 780 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 781 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 782 <div class="card-body"> 783 <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><strong>Springfield, IL, October 25, 2024</strong> - United Community Bank hosted its annual 15 Under Fifteen Awards reception on Thursday, October 24 at UCB's Montvale location. This was the 22nd year UCB and the Springfield Business Journal have partnered to honor outstanding small businesses in our Springfield-area communities.</p> 784 785<p>The event featured keynote speaker Kayla Edwards, Managing Partner of Express Employment Professionals, who shared her experiences, passion, and admiration for those who strive to be exceptional. Recipients were recognized by Michelle Ownbey, Publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and awards were presented by Julie Bowen, Marketing Director of United Community Bank.</p> 786 787<p>2024 15 Under Fifteen Award Recipients</p> 788 789<ul> 790 <li>Ben Ladage Auctions</li> 791 <li>Bramley Funeral Home</li> 792 <li>Café Moxo</li> 793 <li>Chatham Seamless Gutters</li> 794 <li>Compass for Kids</li> 795 <li>Farley Diesel and Truck Repair</li> 796 <li>Phoenix Collision</li> 797 <li>Pilates Studio of Springfield</li> 798 <li>RE/MAX Professionals</li> 799 <li>Rose Aesthetics & Wellness Clinic</li> 800 <li>Springfield Art Association</li> 801 <li>Storyteller Studios</li> 802 <li>The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce</li> 803 <li>The Urban Hippie Salon</li> 804 <li>Up and Running Services</li> 805</ul> 806 807<p>A complete list of previous selectees may be found on our <a href="{{MASTER_LINK|2682}}">
80715 Under Fifteen Hall of Fame</a> page.</p> 808 </div> 809 </div> 810 </div> 811 <div class="card"> 812 <a 813 data-toggle="collapse" 814 class="collapsed" 815 data-target="#collapse-10175-13" 816 aria-expanded="false" 817 aria-controls="collapse-10175-13" 818 href="#collapse-10175-13" 819 > 820 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 821 2024 Best Places to Work Awards Presented to Five Local Businesses <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 822 </div> 823 </a> 824 825 <div id="collapse-10175-13" 826 class="collapse " 827 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 828 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 829 <div class="card-body"> 830 <p><strong>Springfield, IL, May 24, 2024</strong> - United Community Bank hosted the 2024 Best Places to Work reception, recognizing outstanding Springfield-area companies nominated by their employees for providing superior workplaces on Thursday, May 23. </p> 831 832<p>The event was held at UCB’s Montvale location at 1900 West Iles Avenue in Springfield and featured keynote speaker Rich Niemann, Jr., Chairman, President & CEO of Niemann Foods, Inc. Recipients were recognized by Michelle Ownbey, Publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and awards were presented by Julie Bowen, Marketing Director at United Community Bank. </p> 833 834<p><strong>2024 Best Places to Work Recipients</strong></p> 835 836<ul> 837 <li>Capitol Radio Group</li> 838 <li>First Impressions Day Care Center</li> 839 <li>Troxell</li> 840 <li>Watts Copy Systems</li> 841 <li>Hanson Professional Services -<em> Alumni Recipient</em></li> 842</ul> 843 844<p><strong>About Best Places to Work Awards</strong><br /> 845Since 2008, United Community Bank, in partnership with the Springfield Business Journal, has presented 54 local companies with this honor and hundreds more have been nominated. UCB is proud to recognize so many outstanding companies who make a commitment to provide a quality workplace in our business community and salute each of these companies for being a “Best Place to Work!”</p> 846 </div> 847 </div> 848 </div> 849 <div class="card"> 850 <a 851 data-toggle="collapse" 852 class="collapsed" 853 data-target="#collapse-10175-14" 854 aria-expanded="false" 855 aria-controls="collapse-10175-14" 856 href="#collapse-10175-14" 857 > 858 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 859 United Community Bank Named Top 50 U.S. Community Bank by S&P Global Market Intelligence <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 860 </div> 861 </a> 862 863 <div id="collapse-10175-14" 864 class="collapse " 865 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 866 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 867 <div class="card-body"> 868 <p><strong>Chatham, IL, April 12, 2024</strong> – United Community Bank announced today that it has been named by S&P Global Market Intelligence as one of the Top 50 Community Banks in the U.S. with assets between $3B and $10B.</p> 869 870<p><img src="/application/files/5417/1391/3567/S_and_P_Global_Market_Intelligence_04-18-24.png" alt="SPGlobalMarketIntelligence_Blk_Web.png" width="175" height="175" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; float: left;"></p> 871 872<p>"We are honored to be named as one of the top 50 community banks in the nation," states Robert Narmont, Chairman. "Our strength and performance are attributed to our strong balance sheet management and the dedication of our entire UCB team. We have over 500 employees working together in 35 communities that make recognition like this possible,” shares Narmont. “Each one plays an important role in our success, and I am proud of their hard work and commitment to excellence on behalf of our customers.”</p> 873 874<p>S&P Global Market Intelligence ranks institutions based on returns, growth and funding but places a premium on the strength and risk profile of balance sheets. To compile this ranking, S&P Global Market Intelligence calculated scores for each company based on seven metrics: pretax return on average assets, cost of funds, operating revenue growth, net charge-offs to average loans and leases ratio, nonperforming assets and loans 90 days or more past due as a percentage of total assets, gross loans & leases and held to maturity securities to total deposits, and adjusted tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio.</p> 875 876<p>“As a community bank, our focus has always been on building long-term relationships with our customers and our communities. Being a well-capitalized, high-performing bank is how we earn and maintain the trust of our clients,” says Narmont. “This recognition amongst our peers, nationally, helps provide further confirmation for our customers, locally, that their hard-earned money and financial futures are safe and sound with us.”</p> 877 878<p>In addition to this national ranking, United Community Bank was recently named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks in 2024 and maintains its stellar 5-star rating by Bauer Financial. Furthermore, UCB Banks have consistently been voted "Best Bank" by readers and listeners of numerous respected community publications and radio stations.</p> 879 </div> 880 </div> 881 </div> 882 <div class="card"> 883 <a 884 data-toggle="collapse" 885 class="collapsed" 886 data-target="#collapse-10175-15" 887 aria-expanded="false" 888 aria-controls="collapse-10175-15" 889 href="#collapse-10175-15" 890 > 891 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 892 United Commonwealth Bank Hosted Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 893 </div> 894 </a> 895 896 <div id="collapse-10175-15" 897 class="collapse " 898 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 899 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 900 <div class="card-body"> 901 <p><strong>Naples, FL, April 9, 2024</strong> – United Commonwealth Bank hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony in partnership with the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce to celebrate its opening as Naples’s new “Local Community Bank” on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 12:00pm at 2911 Tamiami Trail N.</p> 902 903<p><img src="/application/files/6217/1329/5945/7a.jpg" alt="United Commonwealth Bank Ribbon Cutting 2024" width="600" height="450"></p> 904 905<p class="small"><small><em>Pictured above in center, Robert Narmont, Chairman & Founder, cuts the ceremonial ribbon with Josh Mitchell, Vice President & Branch Manager to his immediate left and Geoff Cross, Market President, to the far right, with help from Chamber Ambassadors and our United Commonwealth team</em>.</small></p> 906 907<p>This special occasion was the first of many opportunities to welcome guests and the public to visit its fully renovated community bank facility, conveniently located on the northwest corner of Tamiami Trail North and Harbour Drive in Naples. Attendees mingled with United Commonwealth’s local community banking professionals and enjoyed a light lunch along with learning more about the Bank’s services. </p> 908 909<p>"We are pleased to introduce our community to United Commonwealth Bank, the newest chapter in our
909company’s impressive growth story. Serving southwest Florida, United Commonwealth Bank is built on more than a half-century of community banking excellence and strong and steady leadership,” states Geoffrey Cross, Market President. “Our company’s founder and owner, Robert Narmont, is not only our chairman, but he and his family are proud residents of Naples and Fort Myers. Our local ownership, local management, and community bank focus, truly make us our area’s Local Community Bank choice,” exclaims Cross. “We appreciate all those who took time to join us at our official ribbon cutting ceremony and invite all members of the community to visit with us to discover the distinctive qualities that set United Commonwealth Bank apart!”</p> 910 </div> 911 </div> 912 </div> 913 <div class="card"> 914 <a 915 data-toggle="collapse" 916 class="collapsed" 917 data-target="#collapse-10175-16" 918 aria-expanded="false" 919 aria-controls="collapse-10175-16" 920 href="#collapse-10175-16" 921 > 922 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 923 United Community Bank Named to Newsweek’s America's Best Regional Banks 2024 <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 924 </div> 925 </a> 926 927 <div id="collapse-10175-16" 928 class="collapse " 929 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 930 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 931 <div class="card-body"> 932 <p><strong>Chatham, IL, February 13, 2024</strong> – United Community Banks announced today that it is recognized as one of America's Best Regional Banks 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This survey of over 35,000 individuals included over 140,000 reviews of regional banks and credit unions.</p> 933 934<p><img src="/application/files/2417/3871/1650/Best_Regional_Banks_2024-04.png" alt="Americas Best Regional Banks 2024 Newsweek" width="186" height="187" style="float: left;"></p> 935 936<p>"We are thrilled to be acknowledged as one of the nation's top regional banks by Newsweek," states Robert A. Narmont, Chairman. "This recognition not only reflects our financial strength and performance but also underscores our dedication to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and communities. We are honored to be their trusted financial partner of choice."</p> 937 938<p>“Regional banks and credit unions play a pivotal role in meeting the needs of communities across the nation. Newsweek and market-data research firm Plant-A Insights are proud to introduce “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024,” highlighting local lenders that are committed to the needs of their communities,” offers Nancy Cooper, Global Editor in Chief, Newsweek.</p> 939 940<p>In addition to this national ranking, United Community Bank maintains its stellar 5-star rating by Bauer Financial, a testament to our position among the nation's strongest banks. Furthermore, UCB Banks have consistently been voted "Best Bank" by readers and listeners of numerous respected community publications and radio stations, including The State Journal-Register, Illinois Times, Quincy Herald-Whig, Alton Telegraph, AdVantage News, McDonough County Voice, Capitol Radio Group, Radio Keokuk, and Lincoln Courier.</p> 941 942<p>Dan Wilcoxen, President, expresses gratitude for the continued support of the communities we serve. "We are deeply honored by the recognition from all those within our communities. These awards and rankings serve not only as achievements but as catalysts for our ongoing mission to deliver unparalleled products and services in community banking." </p> 943 </div> 944 </div> 945 </div> 946 <div class="card"> 947 <a 948 data-toggle="collapse" 949 class="collapsed" 950 data-target="#collapse-10175-17" 951 aria-expanded="false" 952 aria-controls="collapse-10175-17" 953 href="#collapse-10175-17" 954 > 955 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 956 2023 15 Under Fifteen Recipients Celebrated at Annual Awards Reception <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 957 </div> 958 </a> 959 960 <div id="collapse-10175-17" 961 class="collapse " 962 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 963 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 964 <div class="card-body"> 965 <p><strong>Springfield, IL, October 25, 2023</strong> - United Community Bank in partnership with the Springfield Business Journal hosted the annual 15 Under Fifteen Awards re
965ception on Thursday, October 19 at UCB's Montvale location. </p> 966 967<p>The event featured keynote speaker Colleen Redpath Feger, City of Springfield Treasurer, who shared her insights on the value and importance of small businesses in our local economy. Attendees were recognized by Michelle Ownbey, Publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and awards were presented by Dan Wilcoxen, President of United Community Bank.</p> 968 969<p>2023 15 Under Fifteen Award Recipients</p> 970 971<ul> 972 <li>Ace Mechanical </li> 973 <li>ACTS, Inc.</li> 974 <li>CheckPoint Tire & Service</li> 975 <li>DeHeve's Tavern </li> 976 <li>Garvey Tubman Cultural Arts Center </li> 977 <li>Harry's Pharmacy</li> 978 <li>Height Media </li> 979 <li>Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery</li> 980 <li>Missy Grady Home Team - The Real Estate Group, Inc.</li> 981 <li>Northern Lights Lounge</li> 982 <li>Nothing Bundt Cakes</li> 983 <li>The Village Tea Room and Gift Shoppes</li> 984 <li>TNS Detailing and Restoration</li> 985 <li>Tom Day Business Machines</li> 986 <li>Wooden It Be Lovely</li> 987</ul> 988 989<p style="margin-bottom:11px">This was the 21st year for Springfield’s “15 Under Fifteen” event. A complete list of previous selectees may be found on our <a href="{{MASTER_LINK|2682}}">15 Under Fifteen Hall of Fame</a> page.</p> 990 </div> 991 </div> 992 </div> 993 <div class="card"> 994 <a 995 data-toggle="collapse" 996 class="collapsed" 997 data-target="#collapse-10175-18" 998 aria-expanded="false" 999 aria-controls="collapse-10175-18" 1000 href="#collapse-10175-18" 1001 > 1002 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 1003 UCB Hosts 2023 Award Reception Honoring Five Local Companies & Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebration <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 1004 </div> 1005 </a> 1006 1007 <div id="collapse-10175-18" 1008 class="collapse " 1009 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 1010 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 1011 <div class="card-body"> 1012 <p><strong>Springfield, IL, May 19, 2023</strong> - United Community Bank hosted the 2023 Best Places to Work reception, recognizing outstanding Springfield-area companies nominated by their employees for providing superior workplaces on Thursday, May 18. </p> 1013 1014<p>The event was held at UCB’s Montvale location at 1900 West Iles Avenue in Springfield and featured keynote speaker Sharon Riechers, Sr. Director of Global Sales, BUNN. Recipients were recognized by Michelle Ownbey, Publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and awards were presented by Dan Wilcoxen, President of United Community Bank. </p> 1015 1016<p><strong>2023 Best Places to Work Recipients</strong></p> 1017 1018<ul> 1019 <li>American Metals Supply Company</li> 1020 <li>Conn's Hospitality Group</li> 1021 <li>Kuhn & Trello Consulting Engineers</li> 1022 <li>Kerber, Eck & Braeckel (KEB) - <em>Alumni Recipient</em></li> 1023 <li>MJ Kellner Foodservice -<em> Alumni Recipient</em></li> 1024</ul> 1025 1026<p>In addition to honoring the 2023 recipients, UCB also kicked off its 50th Anniversary celebration. Founded by Chairman Robert Narmont in 1973, UCB began with $7 million in assets and one location in Greenfield, IL. Today, United Community Bank has grown to $3.5 billion in assets with more than 100 banks and ATMs in 34 communities throughout central Illinois and northeast Missouri. UCB will be celebrating its first 50 years and looking ahead to its next 50 years and beyond, all summer long with its employees, customers, and communities!</p> 1027 1028<p><strong>About Best Places to Work Awards</strong><br /> 1029Since 2008, United Community Bank, in partnership with the Springfield Business Journal, has presented 50 local companies with this honor and hundreds more have been nominated. UCB is proud to recognize so many outstanding companies who make a commitment to provide a quality workplace in our business community and salute each of these companies for being a “Best Place to Work!”</p> 1030 </div> 1031 </div> 1032 </div> 1033 <div class="card"> 1034 <a 1035 data-toggle="collapse" 1036 class="collapsed" 1037 data-target="#collapse-10175-19" 1038 aria-expanded="false" 1039 aria-controls="collapse-10175-19" 1040 href="#collapse-10175-19" 1041 > 1042 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175">
1043 Marine Bank & Trust Announces Tim Parrish as Market President <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 1044 </div> 1045 </a> 1046 1047 <div id="collapse-10175-19" 1048 class="collapse " 1049 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 1050 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 1051 <div class="card-body"> 1052 <p><strong>May 12, 2023 </strong>– Marine Bank & Trust, A United Community Bank, welcomes Tim Parrish as its new Market President. Tim has been with Marine Bank & Trust for the past eight years and brings 16 years of lending experience and community leadership to his new position.</p> 1053 1054<p><img src="/application/files/6615/2235/0826/Tim_Parrish.jpg" alt="MWaters.jpg" width="150" height="188" class="mr-5" style="float: left;"></p> 1055 1056<p>Tim is responsible for directing operations and strategy for Marine Bank & Trust in Hancock County as well as United Community Bank in McDonough County. He succeeds Lynn Fisher, President of Marine Bank & Trust who retired March 30, 2023.</p> 1057 1058<p>“Tim is an essential part of both our Marine Bank & Trust and our United Community Banks team. He is an outstanding community banker that will ensure a seamless transition for our customers and employees,” states Dan Wilcoxen, President of United Community Banks. “We have complete confidence in his leadership and commitment to our communities.”</p> 1059 1060<p>"Hancock County and Marine Bank & Trust are thriving. The opportunities in our communities are growing and making this a great place to live and work,” states Parrish. “With the help of a great team, the trust of our customers, and the strength of our United Community Banks, I look forward to continuing to build upon the success of Marine Bank & Trust”.</p> 1061 1062<p>Tim holds a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from Culver-Stockton College, is a graduate of the Community Bankers of Illinois Lending Institute, and has earned certificates from various lending programs sponsored by the Community Bankers Association of Illinois and the Illinois Bankers Association.</p> 1063 1064<p>He serves as Chairman of the Hancock County CEO Program and is a member of the Board of Directors for both the Sts. Peter & Paul Finance Council and the Hancock County Ambulance Committee. He is also an<br /> 1065active member of the Carthage Kiwanis Club and a Youth Basketball and Baseball Coach. Tim resides in rural Carthage with his wife, Amber, and their two children: Gage & Gara.</p> 1066 </div> 1067 </div> 1068 </div> 1069 <div class="card"> 1070 <a 1071 data-toggle="collapse" 1072 class="collapsed" 1073 data-target="#collapse-10175-20" 1074 aria-expanded="false" 1075 aria-controls="collapse-10175-20" 1076 href="#collapse-10175-20" 1077 > 1078 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 1079 UCB and Springfield Business Journal Honor the 2022 15 Under Fifteen Recipients <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 1080 </div> 1081 </a> 1082 1083 <div id="collapse-10175-20" 1084 class="collapse " 1085 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 1086 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 1087 <div class="card-body"> 1088 <p><strong>Springfield, IL, October 15, 2023</strong> - United Community Bank hosted the 2022 15 Under Fifteen reception, recognizing outstanding Springfield-area small businesses on Wednesday, October 13. </p> 1089 1090<p>The event was held at UCB’s Montvale location at 1900 West Iles Avenue in Springfield and featured keynote speaker Julie Staley, Director of the Staley Family Foundation. Attendees were recognized by Michelle Ownbey, Publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and awards were presented by Dan Wilcoxen, President of United Community Bank. </p> 1091 1092<p><strong>2022 15 Under Fifteen Recipients</strong></p> 1093 1094<ul> 1095 <li>Absolute Concrete</li> 1096 <li>All In One Laundry Center & Services</li> 1097 <li>Capital Elite Athletics</li> 1098 <li>Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln</li> 1099 <li>District 23 Boutique</li> 1100 <li>Emerson Press</li> 1101 <li>First Electric Motor Shop</li> 1102 <li>Indigo Restaurant</li> 1103 <li>Intertwine Loc Design</li> 1104 <li>Just The Basics Mobile Bar</li> 1105 <li>MBK Construction</li> 1106 <li>Midwest Mission Distribution Center</li> 1107 <li>Music Therapy Connections</li> 1108 <li>Pure Performance Fitness Center</li> 1109 <li>Street Art Customs</li> 1110</ul> 1111 1112<p>This was the 20th year for Springfield’s “15 Under Fifteen” event. A complete list of previous selectees may be found on our <a href="{{MASTER_LINK|2682}}">
111215 Under Fifteen Hall of Fame</a> page.</p> 1113 </div> 1114 </div> 1115 </div> 1116 <div class="card"> 1117 <a 1118 data-toggle="collapse" 1119 class="collapsed" 1120 data-target="#collapse-10175-21" 1121 aria-expanded="false" 1122 aria-controls="collapse-10175-21" 1123 href="#collapse-10175-21" 1124 > 1125 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 1126 Mercantile Bank Announces 2022-23 Banking on YOUth Grant Awards <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 1127 </div> 1128 </a> 1129 1130 <div id="collapse-10175-21" 1131 class="collapse " 1132 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 1133 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 1134 <div class="card-body"> 1135 <p><b>Quincy, Illinois, May 26, 2022</b> - Mercantile Bank is pleased to announce its Banking on YOUth Grant recipients for the 2022-23 school year. Grants were awarded to eleven teachers from seven schools in Quincy, IL and Palmyra, MO totaling $3,877. </p> 1136 1137<p>Since 2000, Mercantile has awarded more than 335 individual classroom grants totaling over $86,000. These grant funds have been used to provide hands-on learning programs, field trips, materials, and equipment that continue to benefit thousands of students each year.</p> 1138 1139<p><b>2022-23 Banking on YOUth Grant Recipients:</b></p> 1140 1141<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="487"> 1142 <tbody> 1143 <tr> 1144 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217"> 1145 <p><b>Arts & Humanities </b></p> 1146 </td> 1147 <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width: 255px;" valign="bottom" width="270"> </td> 1148 </tr> 1149 <tr> 1150 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217"> 1151 <p>Aron Knoche</p> 1152 </td> 1153 <td style="width: 255px;" valign="top" width="270"> 1154 <p>Palmyra High School</p> 1155 </td> 1156 </tr> 1157 <tr> 1158 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217"> </td> 1159 <td style="width: 255px;" valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1160 </tr> 1161 <tr> 1162 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217"> 1163 <p><b>Books & Materials</b></p> 1164 </td> 1165 <td style="width: 255px;" valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1166 </tr> 1167 <tr> 1168 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217"> 1169 <p>Florence "Dee" Fleming</p> 1170 </td> 1171 <td style="width: 255px;" valign="top" width="270"> 1172 <p>Early Childhood & Family Center</p> 1173 </td> 1174 </tr> 1175 <tr> 1176 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217"> </td> 1177 <td style="width: 255px;" valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1178 </tr> 1179 <tr> 1180 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217"> 1181 <p><strong>Field Trips & Transportation</strong></p> 1182 </td> 1183 <td style="width: 255px;" valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1184 </tr> 1185 <tr> 1186 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217"> 1187 <p>Stephanie Factor</p> 1188 </td> 1189 <td style="width: 255px;" valign="top" width="270"> 1190 <p>St. Peter <span style="background-color: transparent;">School</span></p> 1191 </td> 1192 </tr> 1193 <tr> 1194 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217">Kailee Flesch & Heather Friday</td> 1195 <td style="width: 255px;" valign="top" width="270"> 1196 <p>Blessed Sacrament School</p> 1197 </td> 1198 </tr> 1199 <tr> 1200 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217"> </td> 1201 <td style="width: 255px;" valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1202 </tr> 1203 <tr> 1204 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217"> 1205 <p><b>Health & Fitness</b></p> 1206 </td> 1207 <td style="width: 255px;" valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1208 </tr> 1209 <tr> 1210 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217">Kailee Flesch & Travis Ruppel</td> 1211 <td style="width: 255px;" valign="top" width="270"> 1212 <p>Blessed Sacrament School</p> 1213 </td> 1214 </tr> 1215 <tr> 1216 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217">Jennifer Oitker</td> 1217 <td style="width: 255px;" valign="top" width="270">Denman Elementary School</td> 1218 </tr> 1219 <tr> 1220 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217"> </td> 1221 <td style="width: 255px;" valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1222 </tr> 1223 <tr> 1224 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217"> 1225 <p><b>Science & Technology</b></p> 1226 </td> 1227 <td style="width: 255px;" valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1228 </tr> 1229 <tr> 1230 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217"> 1231 <p>Jamie Hamby</p> 1232 </td> 1233 <td style="width: 255px;" valign="top" width="270"> 1234 <p>Denman Elementary School</p> 1235 </td> 1236 </tr> 1237 <tr> 1238 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217">Diane Kasparie</td> 1239 <td style="width: 255px;" valign="top" width="270">Quincy Notre Dame High School</td> 1240 </tr> 1241 <tr> 1242 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217"> </td> 1243 <td style="width: 255px;" valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1244 </tr> 1245 <tr> 1246 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217"> 1247 <p><b>Special Initiatives</b></p> 1248 </td> 1249 <td style="width: 255px;" valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1250 </tr> 1251 <tr> 1252 <td style="width: 230px;" valign="top" width="217"> 1253 <p>Tia Holman</p> 1254 </td> 1255 <td style="width: 255px;" valign="top" width="270"> 1256 <p>Palmyra Middle School</p> 1257 </td> 1258 </tr> 1259 </tbody> 1260</table> 1261 1262<p><br /> 1263<b>About the Mercantile Bank Banking on YOUth Grant Program</b></p> 1264 1265<p>Created in 2000, the Banking on YOUth Grant program awards funds directly to teachers to help them provide special classroom projects, materials, and programs that expand and enhance the learning experience of students, Pre-K - 12, in the Quincy and Palmyra public and parochial school systems. Consideration is given to unique and creative projects that encourage student participation and broaden classroom and community involvement, as well as help, develop alternative and effective methods of learning life skills. </p> 1266 </div> 1267 </div> 1268 </div> 1269 <div class="card"> 1270 <a 1271 data-toggle="collapse" 1272 class="collapsed" 1273 data-target="#collapse-10175-22" 1274 aria-expanded="false" 1275 aria-controls="collapse-10175-22" 1276 href="#collapse-10175-22" 1277 > 1278 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 1279 2022 Best Places to Work Award Winners Honored <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 1280 </div> 1281 </a> 1282 1283 <div id="collapse-10175-22" 1284 class="collapse " 1285 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 1286 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 1287 <div class="card-body"> 1288 <p><strong>Springfield, IL, May 20, 2023</strong> - United Community Bank hosted the 2022 Best Places to Work reception, recognizing outstanding Springfield-area companies nominated by their employees for providing superior workplaces on Thursday, May 19. </p> 1289 1290<p>The event was held at UCB’s Montvale location at 1900 West Iles Avenue in Springfield and featured keynote speaker Mike Murphy, President & CEO, The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Recipients were recognized by Michelle Ownbey, Publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and awards were presented by Dan Wilcoxen, President of United Community Bank. </p> 1291 1292<p><strong>2022 Best Places to Work Recipients</strong></p> 1293 1294<ul> 1295 <li>American Legion Post 32</li> 1296 <li>Prairie Engineers</li> 1297 <li>Scheels</li> 1298 <li>Spavia</li> 1299 <li>Express Employment Professionals -<em> Alumni Recipient</em></li> 1300</ul> 1301 1302<p>Since 2008, United Community Bank, in partnership with the Springfield Business Journal, has presented over 45 companies with this honor and hundreds more have been nominated. UCB is proud to recognize so many outstanding companies who make a commitment to provide a quality workplace in our business community and salute each of these companies for being a “Best Place to Work!”</p> 1303 </div> 1304 </div> 1305 </div> 1306 <div class="card"> 1307 <a 1308 data-toggle="collapse" 1309 class="collapsed" 1310 data-target="#collapse-10175-23" 1311 aria-expanded="false" 1312 aria-controls="collapse-10175-23" 1313 href="#collapse-10175-23" 1314 > 1315 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 1316 UCB Director Diane Rutledge Receives Distinguished Volunteer Award <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 1317 </div> 1318 </a> 1319 1320 <div id="collapse-10175-23" 1321 class="collapse " 1322 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 1323 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 1324 <div class="card-body"> 1325 <p><strong>Apr. 28, 2022 </strong>– United Community Bank is pleased to share that Diane Rutledge was recently honored with the 2022 Distinguished Volunteer Award, presented at the annual Good As Gold Ceremony held on April 25, 2022 at the UIS Student Union. </p> 1326 1327<p><img src="/application/files/2416/3830/8348/DRutledge_FL-1.jpg" alt="DRutledge.jpg" width="150" height="188" class="mr-5" style="float: left;"></p> 1328 1329<p>A member of our UCB Board of Directors since 2007, Diane's selfless dedication to educating and empowering others goes well beyond her distinguished career. She gives so much of her time and of herself to help improve the quality and quantity of opportunities for all within our schools, our institutions, and our community.</p> 1330 1331<p>All of us at United Community Bank are thrilled Diane has received this well-deserved recognition. We extend our warmest and most sincere congratulations and appreciation to Diane and all of this year's Good as Gold winners and finalists. </p> 1332 1333<p>The Good as Gold Awards program is sponsored by the University of Illinois Springfield, Junior League of Springfield and the United Way of Central Illinois. The awards recognize volunteers who use their time and talents to help improve the lives of others in the Springfield area. More than 40 awards are awarded annually to Sangamon County community volunteers, organizations and businesses.<br /> 1334<br /> 1335Individuals and organizations can be nominated in several categories including Heart of Gold, Youth Volunteer, Organization of the Year and Distinguished Volunteer. The ceremony also recognizes UIS and/
1335or Lincoln Land Community College faculty/staff members and students who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to service.</p> 1336 </div> 1337 </div> 1338 </div> 1339 <div class="card"> 1340 <a 1341 data-toggle="collapse" 1342 class="collapsed" 1343 data-target="#collapse-10175-24" 1344 aria-expanded="false" 1345 aria-controls="collapse-10175-24" 1346 href="#collapse-10175-24" 1347 > 1348 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 1349 Mercantile Bank Awards 2021-22 Banking on YOUth Grants <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 1350 </div> 1351 </a> 1352 1353 <div id="collapse-10175-24" 1354 class="collapse " 1355 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 1356 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 1357 <div class="card-body"> 1358 <p><b>Quincy, Illinois, August 5, 2021</b> - Mercantile Bank is pleased to announce its Banking on YOUth Grant recipients for the 2021-22 school year. Eleven grants were awarded to 10 teachers from seven schools in Quincy, IL totaling $3,720. </p> 1359 1360<p><b><img src="/application/files/1415/7471/5368/2019-20BankingOnYouthGrantWinner.jpg" alt="2019-20BankingOnYouthGrantWinner.jpg" width="432" height="324" style="float: right;"></b>Since 2000, Mercantile has awarded more than 325 individual classroom grants totaling over $82,000. These grant funds have been used to provide hands-on learning programs, field trips, materials, and equipment that continue to benefit thousands of students each year.</p> 1361 1362<p>“It’s exciting to be able to help our communities’ teachers by providing needed materials and unique learning opportunities that, in many cases, they would not otherwise be able to offer,” states Melissa Chaplin, Marketing Project Managers with Mercantile Bank and chair of the Banking on YOUth Grant Committee. “All of the teachers provide compelling cases for their projects making it very difficult to choose which grant applications will receive funding.”</p> 1363 1364<p><b>2021-22 Banking on YOUth Grant Recipients:</b></p> 1365 1366<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" width="487"> 1367 <tbody> 1368 <tr> 1369 <td valign="top" width="217"> 1370 <p><b>Arts & Humanities </b></p> 1371 </td> 1372 <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" width="270"> </td> 1373 </tr> 1374 <tr> 1375 <td valign="top" width="217"> 1376 <p>Kailee Flesch</p> 1377 </td> 1378 <td valign="top" width="270"> 1379 <p>Blessed Sacrament School</p> 1380 </td> 1381 </tr> 1382 <tr> 1383 <td valign="top" width="217"> </td> 1384 <td valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1385 </tr> 1386 <tr> 1387 <td valign="top" width="217"> 1388 <p><b>Books & Materials</b></p> 1389 </td> 1390 <td valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1391 </tr> 1392 <tr> 1393 <td valign="top" width="217"> 1394 <p>Tami Reed</p> 1395 </td> 1396 <td valign="top" width="270"> 1397 <p>Early Childhood & Family Center</p> 1398 </td> 1399 </tr> 1400 <tr> 1401 <td valign="top" width="217"> 1402 <p>Brittany Haubrich</p> 1403 </td> 1404 <td valign="top" width="270"> 1405 <p>Quincy Junior High School</p> 1406 </td> 1407 </tr> 1408 <tr> 1409 <td valign="top" width="217"> </td> 1410 <td valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1411 </tr> 1412 <tr> 1413 <td valign="top" width="217"> 1414 <p><strong>Field Trips & Transportation</strong></p> 1415 </td> 1416 <td valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1417 </tr> 1418 <tr> 1419 <td valign="top" width="217"> 1420 <p>Kailee Flesch</p> 1421 </td> 1422 <td valign="top" width="270"> 1423 <p>Blessed Sacrament <span style="background-color: transparent;">School</span></p> 1424 </td> 1425 </tr> 1426 <tr> 1427 <td valign="top" width="217"> 1428 <p>Katie O'Neal</p> 1429 </td> 1430 <td valign="top" width="270"> 1431 <p>St. Dominic School</p> 1432 </td> 1433 </tr> 1434 <tr> 1435 <td valign="top" width="217"> </td> 1436 <td valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1437 </tr> 1438 <tr> 1439 <td valign="top" width="217"> 1440 <p><b>Health & Fitness</b></p> 1441 </td> 1442 <td valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1443 </tr> 1444 <tr> 1445 <td valign="top" width="217"> 1446 <p>Alexis Van Nostrand</p> 1447 </td> 1448 <td valign="top" width="270"> 1449 <p>Palmyra Middle School</p> 1450 </td> 1451 </tr> 1452 <tr> 1453 <td valign="top" width="217">Jeff Wilson</td> 1454 <td valign="top" width="270">
1454Chaddock School</td> 1455 </tr> 1456 <tr> 1457 <td valign="top" width="217"> </td> 1458 <td valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1459 </tr> 1460 <tr> 1461 <td valign="top" width="217"> 1462 <p><b>Science & Technology</b></p> 1463 </td> 1464 <td valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1465 </tr> 1466 <tr> 1467 <td valign="top" width="217"> 1468 <p>Alice Arnold</p> 1469 </td> 1470 <td valign="top" width="270"> 1471 <p>Chaddock School</p> 1472 </td> 1473 </tr> 1474 <tr> 1475 <td valign="top" width="217">Jeffrey Fessler</td> 1476 <td valign="top" width="270">Thomas S. Baldwin Elementary School</td> 1477 </tr> 1478 <tr> 1479 <td valign="top" width="217"> 1480 <p>John Weitnauer</p> 1481 </td> 1482 <td valign="top" width="270"> 1483 <p>Chaddock School</p> 1484 </td> 1485 </tr> 1486 <tr> 1487 <td valign="top" width="217"> </td> 1488 <td valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1489 </tr> 1490 <tr> 1491 <td valign="top" width="217"> 1492 <p><b>Special Initiatives</b></p> 1493 </td> 1494 <td valign="top" width="270"> </td> 1495 </tr> 1496 <tr> 1497 <td valign="top" width="217"> 1498 <p>Jolie Lilly</p> 1499 </td> 1500 <td valign="top" width="270"> 1501 <p>Early Childhood & Family Center</p> 1502 </td> 1503 </tr> 1504 </tbody> 1505</table> 1506 1507<p><br /> 1508<b>About the Mercantile Bank Banking on YOUth Grant Program</b></p> 1509 1510<p>Created in 2000, the Banking on YOUth Grant program awards funds directly to teachers to help them provide special classroom projects, materials, and programs that expand and enhance the learning experience of students Pre-K - 12 in the Quincy and Palmyra public and parochial school systems. Consideration is given to unique and creative projects that encourage student participation and broaden classroom and community involvement, as well as help, develop alternative and effective methods of learning life skills. </p> 1511 </div> 1512 </div> 1513 </div> 1514 <div class="card"> 1515 <a 1516 data-toggle="collapse" 1517 class="collapsed" 1518 data-target="#collapse-10175-25" 1519 aria-expanded="false" 1520 aria-controls="collapse-10175-25" 1521 href="#collapse-10175-25" 1522 > 1523 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 1524 Liberty Bank Welcomes Matthew Waters as Community President <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 1525 </div> 1526 </a> 1527 1528 <div id="collapse-10175-25" 1529 class="collapse " 1530 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 1531 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 1532 <div class="card-body"> 1533 <p><strong>Nov. 25, 2018</strong>– Liberty Bank, A United Community Bank, welcomes Matthew Waters as its new Community President. Waters joins Liberty Bank with more than 15 years of experience in the financial industry.</p> 1534 1535<p><img src="/application/files/2515/7507/0843/MWaters.jpg" alt="MWaters.jpg" width="150" height="188" class="mr-5" style="float: left;"></p> 1536 1537<p>Matt is responsible for directing operations and strategy for Liberty Bank throughout Madison County. He succeeds Alan Schmale, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer with United Community Bank, as interim Community President after the retirement of Dale Blachford last November.</p> 1538 1539<p>After a thorough search for the right individual to lead Liberty Bank, Matt’s dedication to the community, his customers, and his family combined with his proven leadership skills and passion for building relationships made it clear to us he is the perfect fit,” states Todd Wise, President and CEO of United Community Bank. “We appreciate Alan’s dedicated service this past year and the time it afforded us to find the right match in Matt for Liberty Bank and its communities."</p> 1540 1541<p>"Madison County and Liberty Bank are strong. The opportunities in our communities are abundant and it’s only getting better to live and work right here at home,” states Waters. “With the help of a great team, the valued trust of our customers, and the strength of United Community Bank, I look forward to continuing to build upon the success of Liberty Bank.</p> 1542 1543<p>Born and raised in Alton and an alumnus of Marquette Catholic High School, Matthew remains actively involved in the community, currently serving on the school’s board of directors as well as the Alton Boys and Girls Club, and Riverbend CEO. He is a graduate of Quincy University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Marketing and was a 2-time letter winner in both football and baseball. He and his wife, Lindsay, currently reside in Bethalto with their four children: Madelyn (11), William (9), Sophia (8), and Charlie (1). They spend most of their free time watching their children play sports including soccer, hockey, basketball, and baseball.</p> 1544 </div> 1545 </div> 1546 </div> 1547 <div class="card"> 1548 <a 1549 data-toggle="collapse" 1550 class="collapsed" 1551 data-target="#collapse-10175-26" 1552 aria-expanded="false" 1553 aria-controls="collapse-10175-26" 1554 href="#collapse-10175-26" 1555 > 1556 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175">
1557 Liberty Bank Announces Retirement of President Dale Blachford <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 1558 </div> 1559 </a> 1560 1561 <div id="collapse-10175-26" 1562 class="collapse " 1563 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 1564 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 1565 <div class="card-body"> 1566 <p><b>Sept. 18, 2018 </b>– Liberty Bank today announced the upcoming retirement of Dale Blachford. Dale has served as the Bank’s president since 2004 and will be retiring at the end of November after more than 42 years in community banking. He will remain an active member of the Bank’s Board of Directors.</p> 1567 1568<p><img src="/application/files/7315/3790/0534/DaleBlachford.jpg" alt="DaleBlachford.jpg" width="150" height="188" class="mr-5" style="float: left;"></p> 1569 1570<p>"I have thoroughly enjoyed my 42 plus years as a community banker," shares Blachford. "The 14 years I have spent at Liberty Bank have been some of the most rewarding of my career. I have been blessed to work with and for some great people over the years, and I cherish working with my customers, our employees, and serving in our community.” </p> 1571 1572<p>An active member in the community and in the banking industry, Dale is the Treasurer of the Illinois Bankers Association, serves on the Executive Committee and chairs the IBA’s Ag Committee. He is also Chairman of the Gordon Moore Park Restoration Committee and serves on the Board of Growth Association.</p> 1573 1574<p>“I know we will stay in the area, and I will always continue to be actively involved in the community,” states Blachford. “Best of all, I am excited to still be involved with the Bank by serving on the Board. Liberty Bank has a bright future and I appreciate the opportunity to continue to be a part of it - just in a new role that will allow me to spend more time with my wife Jan, our 6 children, and 8 grandchildren!”</p> 1575 1576<p>"Dale has provided outstanding leadership for Liberty Bank, for our industry, and for our communities," notes P.J. Jun, a founding member of Liberty Bank’s Board of Directors and former owner of Jun Construction. "He had the wealth of experience we needed to help grow Liberty Bank into the successful community bank it is, and we are very grateful for his dedication and years of service. We wish him much success in his retirement, and are pleased to continue to benefit from his insight as a member of the Bank’s Board.”</p> 1577 </div> 1578 </div> 1579 </div> 1580 <div class="card"> 1581 <a 1582 data-toggle="collapse" 1583 class="collapsed" 1584 data-target="#collapse-10175-27" 1585 aria-expanded="false" 1586 aria-controls="collapse-10175-27" 1587 href="#collapse-10175-27" 1588 > 1589 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 1590 Farmers State Bank of Camp Point Welcomes Grant Huber <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 1591 </div> 1592 </a> 1593 1594 <div id="collapse-10175-27" 1595 class="collapse " 1596 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 1597 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 1598 <div class="card-body"> 1599 <p><strong>Camp Point, IL, June 18, 2018</strong> – Farmers State Bank of Camp Point announced that Grant Huber has recently joined the bank as Vice President, Lending. Grant will be responsible for assisting area residents and businesses with all their financing needs, including personal, auto, home, commercial, and agricultural loans and lines of credit.</p> 1600 1601<p><img src="/application/files/7115/3203/1333/GHuber_web.jpg" alt="GHuber_web.jpg" width="150" height="188" class="mr-5" style="float: left;"> Most recently, Grant served as an agriculture/commercial loan officer with Famers National Bank of Griggsville, and was also previously employed by Gardner Denver. Grant is a graduate of Western Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Bu
1601siness Management.</p> 1602 1603<p>Grant is a lifelong resident of Adams County and remains actively involved with his family’s farm operations, Huber Farms. He currently serves as President of the Adams County Beef Producers and as a Director with both the Adams County Farm Bureau and the Pike County Beef Producers. In addition he is a member of the Illinois Beef Association, American Angus Association, American Shorthorn Association, and American Maine Anjou Association.</p> 1604 1605<p>“I am pleased to be a part of the Farmers State Bank team,” says Huber. “Hard work is second nature to me and my first-hand knowledge of our community and our region’s strong agricultural roots helps me understand the needs of my customers, and the challenges and opportunities they face. In my new role here at Farmers, I look forward to being a partner in their success.”</p> 1606 </div> 1607 </div> 1608 </div> 1609 <div class="card"> 1610 <a 1611 data-toggle="collapse" 1612 class="collapsed" 1613 data-target="#collapse-10175-28" 1614 aria-expanded="false" 1615 aria-controls="collapse-10175-28" 1616 href="#collapse-10175-28" 1617 > 1618 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 1619 Liberty Bank Names Jane Saale as New Director <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 1620 </div> 1621 </a> 1622 1623 <div id="collapse-10175-28" 1624 class="collapse " 1625 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 1626 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 1627 <div class="card-body"> 1628 <p><strong>Alton IL, April 25, 2018 </strong>– Liberty Bank today announced that Jane Saale has been elected to join the Bank’s Advisory Board of Directors.</p> 1629 1630<p><img src="/application/files/9915/2484/7593/JSAALE_LibertyBank.jpg" alt="JSAALE_LibertyBank.jpg" width="150" height="188" class="mr-5" style="float: left;"></p> 1631 1632<p>“We are very pleased to add Jane to our Advisory Board of Directors. She exhibits the knowledge, character, and dedication that we value as an institution,” states Dale Blachford, President and CEO of Liberty Bank. “Jane’s commitment to the growth and well-being of our community matches our own and makes her an outstanding addition to our team.”</p> 1633 1634<p>Saale is President and CEO of Cope Plastics, Inc., headquartered in Alton. Cope Plastics, Inc. is ranked in the top 150 privately held companies, and ranked 5th largest women-owned business in the St. Louis metro area as published by St. Louis Business Journal.</p> 1635 1636<p>“I am looking forward to serving as an advisory director of Liberty Bank,” said Saale. “Liberty Bank has wonderful reputation of service and dedication to the residents, businesses, and organizations in our community and I welcome the opportunity to contribute to their continued success.”</p> 1637 1638<p>Saale is an accomplished leader and has received various awards over the past years including, The Paul Davis Award of Merit with International Association of Plastics Distribution 2016, Circle of Care Honoree-Riverbend Headstart 2015, 100 St. Louisans You Should Know-St. Louis Small Business Monthly, and Most Influential Business Woman-St. Louis Business Journal. She has served as President of the International Association of Plastics Distribution, President of the Lewis & Clark Community College Foundation Board and Chairman of the Southern Illinois Employer’s Association Board.</p> 1639 1640<p>She and her husband, Steve are lifelong residents of the Alton area and attend Godfrey First United Methodist Church. Together they have 5 children, Phillip, Melissa, Haley, Taylor, Logan and one grandchild, Hatley. Along with the Cope team, the Saales are also active in the community supporting Riverbend CEO, The Riverbend Growth Association, Riverbend Headstart and Family Services, United Way, Pride, Inc., Susan G. Komen, Friends of Kids with Cancer, several area schools and other organizations.</p> 1641 </div> 1642 </div> 1643 </div> 1644 <div class="card"> 1645 <a 1646 data-toggle="collapse" 1647 class="collapsed" 1648 data-target="#collapse-10175-29" 1649 aria-expanded="false" 1650 aria-controls="collapse-10175-29" 1651 href="#collapse-10175-29" 1652 > 1653 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 1654 Marine Bank & Trust Names Susan Starr and Tim Parrish Senior Vice Presidents <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 1655 </div> 1656 </a> 1657 1658 <div id="collapse-10175-29" 1659 class="collapse " 1660 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 1661 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 1662 <div class="card-body"> 1663 <p><strong>Carthage, IL, March 19, 2018</strong> – Marine Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the following promotions:</p> 1664 1665<p><img src="/application/files/2715/2235/0827/Susan_Starr.jpg" alt="Susan Starr.jpg" width="150" height="188" class="mr-5" style="float: left;"> Susan Starr has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Retail & Area Manager. Susan joined Marine Bank & Trust in 2007 as Assistant Vice President and was later promoted to Vice President. Her new responsibilities include serving as Area Manager of Marine Bank & Trust’s locations in Carthage, Hamilton, and Augusta as well as United Community Bank’s locations in Macomb, Colchester, and Bushnell.</p> 1666 1667<p>Susan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Illinois – Champaign, and is a 2013 graduate of the Illinois Community Bankers School. She is currently an active volunteer with Carthage Kiwanis Club, Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce, Hancock County Farm Bureau, and Memorial Hospital.</p> 1668 1669<p> </p> 1670 1671<p><img src="/application/files/6615/2235/0826/Tim_Parrish.jpg" alt="Tim Parrish.jpg" width="150" height="188" class="mr-5" style="float: left;"> Tim Parrish has been named Senior Vice President, Ag and Commercial Lending with Marine Bank & Trust. Tim joined the Bank as an experienced lender and Vice President in 2015. In addition to his new senior management role, Parrish will continue to work closely with business clients to assist them with all their commercial and agricultural lending needs.</p> 1672 1673<p>Tim holds a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from Culver-Stockton College, is a 2009 graduate of the Community Bankers of Illinois Lending Institute, and has earned certificates from various lending programs sponsored by the C
1673ommunity Bankers Association of Illinois and the Illinois Bankers Association. He currently serves as president of the Carthage Kiwanis Club, board chairman of the Hancock County CEO Program, treasurer of the Carthage 4th of July committee, and a member of Saints Peter and Paul School’s Education Commission and Finance Committee.</p> 1674 </div> 1675 </div> 1676 </div> 1677 <div class="card"> 1678 <a 1679 data-toggle="collapse" 1680 class="collapsed" 1681 data-target="#collapse-10175-30" 1682 aria-expanded="false" 1683 aria-controls="collapse-10175-30" 1684 href="#collapse-10175-30" 1685 > 1686 <div class="card-header" id="heading10175"> 1687 United Community Bancorp, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Liberty Bank <i class="fa fa-angle-down pull-right"></i> 1688 </div> 1689 </a> 1690 1691 <div id="collapse-10175-30" 1692 class="collapse " 1693 aria-labelledby="heading10175" 1694 data-parent="#accordion10175"> 1695 <div class="card-body"> 1696 <p><strong>Chatham, IL, February 7, 2017</strong> - United Community Bancorp, Inc. (UCB), Chatham, Illinois, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Liberty Bank, a full service community bank with four locations in the Madison County, Illinois communities of Alton, Godfrey, and Bethalto.</p> 1697 1698<p>The addition of Liberty Bank, founded in 1994, adds $321 million in assets to UCB, bringing the Company’s total assets to more than $2.5 billion; expands its footprint to include more than 45 banks in 32 communities throughout Central Illinois and northeast Missouri; and brings its total employees to more than 600.</p> 1699 1700<p>UCB is now among the top 25 largest bank holding companies in the state of Illinois as measured by federally insured deposits. There are more than 750 bank holding companies operating in Illinois.</p> 1701 1702<p>“While our growing size is an important part of operational strength, it never changes our philosophy,” states Robert A. Narmont, Chairman and CEO of United Community Bancorp. “Our banks are community banks that are dedicated to meeting the individual needs of each community we serve with the collective strength and resources of our much larger company.”</p> 1703 1704<p>Liberty Bank is a strong community leader in its own right, states Todd Wise, President & CEO of United Community Bank, “and now, as a part of UCB, they will have additional opportunities to serve their current and prospective clients with our collective capabilities and resources.”</p> 1705 1706<p>"We are excited to join the UCB family,” states Dale Blachford, President and CEO of Liberty Bank. “We look forward to the many benefits our new ownership will bring to our customers, our communities and our employees.</p> 1707 1708<p><strong>About United Community Bancorp, Inc.</strong><br /> 1709United Community Bancorp, Inc., parent company of United Community Bank, is headquartered in Chatham, Illinois. It is an employee-owned regional bank holding company with roots dating back to 1907, when Farmer’
1709s State Bank was established in Greenfield, IL. In 1973, a local group invested in Farmer's State Bank with the goal of delivering the ultimate in customer service while continuing to welcome other banks in central, southern, and western Illinois into the United Community Bank family. For more information, visit ucbbank.com.</p> 1710 </div> 1711 </div> 1712 </div> 1713 </div> 1714 1715 1716 1717 1718 <h5 style="margin-top: 11px; margin-bottom: 11px;">About United Community Banks</h5> 1719 1720<p>United Community Bank, headquartered in Chatham, Illinois, is an employee-owned regional bank holding company with roots dating back to 1907, when Farmer’s State Bank was established in Greenfield, IL. In 1973, a local group led by Robert Narmont invested in Farmer's State Bank with the goal of delivering the ultimate in customer service while continuing to welcome other banks into the United Community Bank family. Today, United Community Bank has grown to more than $4 billion in assets with over 100 combined bank branches and ATMs in 37 communities in central, west central, and southwest central Illinois, northeast Missouri, and southwest Florida.</p> 1721 1722<p>Our United Community Banks include United Community Bank, Marine Bank & Trust, Brown County State Bank & Golden State Bank, Farmers State Bank of Camp Point, Liberty Bank, and Midland Community Bank in Illinois, Mercantile Bank in Illinois and Missouri, and United Commonwealth Bank in N
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